Sunset Camel Hump Birdhouse

HANDMADE IN GHANA

Say hello to the cutest birdhouses you've ever seen!

Sit back, relax and enjoy seeing the birds come flocking to the porch area.

Specifications:

• Approximately 4.7” W x 12” H
• Fair Trade
• Made in Ghana
• Products are made of elephant grass
• Organic dyes are used to dye the grass
• Profiled weaver tag is attached to each product

*These delicately textured and handcrafted woven baskets were made by groups of women in intimate communities in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana in an ethical, fair trade environment.

Care Instructions:

• To clean or re-shape, simply wet it with cool water, shape it as needed, and allow it to air dry.
• Once per season, the birdhouse should be cleaned out to make room for the next house guest. Simply discard any inside debris and clean with water. This will also help hydrate the straw and keep it supple.
• Avoid using chemicals or detergents.
• Elephant grass can take new forms in transit, easily reshape by spraying with water and using your hands to shape back into your preferred form.
  

Meaning & Purpose

The material used for weaving in Bolgatanga is elephant grass, this grass is only available in the southern part of Ghana, Kumasi to be precise. The grasses are harvested and dried up, a process which might take up to three (3) days. It is then tied together in big bundles and transported to the Bolga markets. This is where most of the weavers buy their raw materials. The straw grass is further processed before weaving begins.

1. Straw is collected and splitted then rolled/twisted for texture.
2. Straw is dyed to give a vibrant color before weaving begins.