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Desert Sandstorm Wall Disk

Intricately crafted with timeless tradition, this carefully dyed sisal fiber and sweet grass wall disc is a stunning statement piece.Style it in any room for a globally inspired feel. This beautiful wall disc is the perfect size as a stand alone piece or pair it with our large baskets and trays to create an eye-catching basket-wall.When you purchase these handcrafted goods from Kazi Goods (All Across Africa), you are creating opportunities for men and women across Africa to thrive. It’s that simple. Inspired living, opportunities to thrive. Go ahead, take in your love for the world every day and share in the delight of connecting with African artisans. Kazi Goods reaches deep into rural villages in the developing world and provides training and fair wage jobs that restore dignity and
promote self-sufficiency - the way forward for sustainable development in Africa.They re-invest profits to further expand artisan development through artisan training; by training rural farmers to become artisans who then teach existing craftsmen new techniques to expand markets. Additionally, their teams provide education on finance, business management and leadership to empower men and women throughout the entire value chain.Artful craftsmanship that does good.Specifications:- Approximately 24” D x 0.5” H- Made in Rwanda- Product is made from all natural fibers of sisal and sweet grass- Organic dyes are used to dye the sisal- Profiled weaver tag is attached to each product- Wall disc has a hang loop on the back for wall décor*All products are made by hand with love and vary
slightly in color and size.Made only in an ethical, fair trade environment. Handwoven by a cooperative of women located in Rwanda, this one of kind piece takes weeks to complete.
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Intricately crafted with timeless tradition, this carefully dyed sisal fiber & sweet grass wall disc is a stunning statement piece. Style it in any room for a globally inspired feel. This beautiful wall disc is the perfect size as a stand alone piece or pair it with our large baskets & trays to create an eye-catching basket-wall. When you purchase these handcrafted goods from Kazi Goods (All Across Africa), you are creating opportunities for men & women across Africa to thrive. It’s that simple. Inspired living, opportunities to thrive. Go ahead, take in your love for the world every day & share in the delight of connecting with African artisans. Kazi Goods reaches deep into rural villages in the developing world & provides training & fair wage jobs that restore dignity & promote self-sufficiency
- the way forward for sustainable development in Africa. They re-invest profits to further expand artisan development through artisan training; by training rural farmers to become artisans who then teach existing craftsmen new techniques to expand markets. in addition, their teams provide education on finance, business management & leadership to empower men & women throughout the entire value chain. Artful craftsmanship that does good. Specifications:- Approx. 24” D x 0.5” H- Made in Rwanda- Product is made from all natural fibers of sisal & sweet grass- Organic dyes are used to dye the sisal- Profiled weaver tag is attached to each product- Wall disc has a hang loop on the back for wall décor* All products are made by hand with love & vary slightly in color & size. Made only in an ethical, fair trade environment. Handwoven by a cooperative of women located in Rwanda, this one of kind piece takes weeks to complete.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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