Ten Thousand Villages - Gift Bag


Item Number: 146

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $27

Online Close: Dec 16, 2012 11:59 PM EST

Bid History: 1 bid - Item Sold!




Description

Gift Bag Includes:


1. Natural Hemp Washcloth-


Hemp fiber, with an ancient history of use around the world, is back in
fashion for its strength and quality.  Bangladeshi artisans harvest, spin and knit natural hemp fiber to create this earth-friendly washcloth.  



  • Hemp 

  • Cold wash, line dry 

  • 7Wx7L inches

  • Made in Bangladesh


2. Enchainment Candleholder


Soft candlelight for bikers! Biker or not, you’ll love the unusual use of recycled bike chain as decorative candleholder.

Through innovative recycling, artisans of Noah’s Ark International, an artisan group in Moradabad, India, fashion items like this from recycled bicycle chain. The cost of metals has skyrocketed in recent years, which has had a devastating effect on the local economy and on the lives of metal workers in Moradabad. Noah’s Ark has worked hard to train artisans in using alternative metals and materials, as well as to create distinctive designs such as this product.



  • Recycled bicycle chain

  • 2.5Dx1H inches

  • Made in India


3. Rosemary Mint Soap


Refreshing shea butter soap features the stimulating scent of rosemary and mint. The all-natural ingredients also include coconut and olive oils.

Handmade in Ghana with native shea butter. The “adinkra” double heart stamped on each bar of soap symbolizes nature’s bounty and
sustenance of life.



  • Shea butter soap

  • 3Lx2.5Wx1.5H inches

  • Made in Ghana

Special Instructions

S&H: Standard shipping charges apply. Item may be picked up at VYCC as well.

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Ten Thousand Villages