Kazi handmade African artisan sustainable home décor
Kazi handmade African artisan sustainable home décor
Kazi handmade African artisan sustainable home décor
Kazi handmade African artisan sustainable home décor
Kazi handmade African artisan sustainable home décor
Kazi handmade African artisan sustainable home décor
Kazi handmade African artisan sustainable home décor

Natural Raffia Parade Mobile

Regular price$110
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  • 100% Fair Trade
  • Free U.S. Shipping $80+
  • In stock, ready to ship
  • Inventory on the way

HANDMADE IN UGANDA

Add motion and life to your decor with this gorgeous fringed mobile!

Designed by Nina Howard of FLOC, these beautiful pieces are stunning, versatile, and inspiring. Leave this gorgeous piece as a stand-alone statement, or pair with other plates and baskets to transform your space. Hang on the wall or as a mobile to enjoy the eye-catching movement of the piece. Match to throw pillows in your living room or bed set in your bedroom. Each of these breathtaking works of art comes with a hand-stitched loop so you can easily hang and enjoy.

These lovely pieces were made by groups of women in small cooperatives across rural areas of Uganda in an ethical, fair trade environment. They weave together sweetgrass and raffia using a sewing needle to achieve these incredible pieces of art.



Specifications:
  • Approximately 18” W x 36” H
  • Fair Trade, Nest Seal of Transparency
  • Made in Uganda
  • Products are made from all natural fibers of raffia and sweetgrass
  • Organic dyes are used to dye the raffia
  • Profiled weaver tag is attached to each product

*All products are made by hand with love and vary slightly in color and size.

Made of the highest quality natural fibers in an ethical, fair trade environment. Raffia is wound stitch by stitch around a small sweetgrass bundle. Handwoven by a woman in remote regions of Uganda.


Care Instructions:
Cleaning
  • Made of natural fibers; do not submerge in water.
  • If necessary, use a damp cloth to wipe or spot clean.
  • Avoid using chemicals or detergents.
Sun and fading
  • Due to being all natural fibers, keep dyed products out of direct sunlight for long periods of time to avoid natural fading.
  • All natural products with little or no coloring do well in direct sunlight.

Meaning & Purpose
FLOC was founded by Australian designer Nina Howard. In East Africa, Nina partners with artisans to design eye-catching moving art pieces from locally-sourced natural materials. This product holds significant meaning and purpose. Handmade by an artisan in rural Uganda over the course of several days in her home. The sale of this product means a fair wage and an opportunity to provide for her family where few job opportunities exist. By pairing market access with training and education, KAZI artisans are earning 10x traditional wages and are transforming into well respected business leaders in their communities, helping lead and create a positive future.

No returns on sale items.

Kazi exists to create fair living wages, good working conditions and market access for artisans.  Some might call this “fair trade”, we call it good business. 

We are the first of 5 companies to receive the highly regarded Nest Seal. Every year we undergo an onsite audit in each country and with each cooperative to earn the right to mark our products with this important seal. 

When you see the Nest Seal you have the confidence to know products have been ethically handcrafted in a home or small workshop. This means fair wages are paid, good working conditions are provided, there are no children or forced labor in the workforce, materials are traced and fairly sourced and all aspects of the production and material processes (like dyeing) are in consideration of the environment and safe working environments. 

Read our full Fair Trade Statement

Free shipping to the continental United States on all orders $80+.

Orders $39.99 and below: $4.99 flat rate

Orders $40-$79.99: $7.99 flat rate

Orders typically ship within 3-7 business days. Express shipping is available.

At this time we do not offer shipping outside the US.

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Our Purpose
Beautiful Design that Empowers Women & Communities in Africa

Kazi exists to create high demand for expertly woven goods from skilled artisans.

Our work with work with Nest ensures that our wages and practices meet the highest possible standards, evolving with the global marketplace in real time.

The fair wage we provide increases income ten-fold in many cases, which then filters into local economies and communities.

The results: Skilled African Women Weave Our Creations and Forever Change Their Worlds.

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