Set of 2 Hand Carved Muzumina Wood Bowls, Fair Trade & Sustainable
Set of two bowls- one mini bowl and one medium Muzumina wood bowl,
Zambian woodcarvers create simple all-natural serving bowls from beautifully grained Muzumina wood, also known as white Seringa. The wood is sanded smooth and finished lightly with oil to condition and seal the wood. With these three sizes, the bowls can be used to serve salads of all sizes, from full family portions down to single servings.
Seringa is an eco-friendly hardwood product that has been recognized by Greenpeace, widely cultivated in well-managed forests or plantations with minimal harm to the environment.
Because this is a handcrafted item, each may vary slightly.
Sold as a set of two
Origin: Zambia
Set Includes 1 Mini bowl - 5.5"D x 2"T & 1 Medium bowl- 10-10.5"Dx 3-4"T
Material: Muzumina / Seringa Wood
To care for these natural serving pieces, hand-wash in warm water and rub lightly with a coat of olive or food-safe mineral oil to ensure years of use.
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Member of The Fair Trade Association. Providing fair payment to workers in developing nations, educating artisans and workers to increase their potential for advancement ensuring the rights of children, developing products and processes that protect and conserve the natural environment.
Lends over 33 million pounds yearly to both producers in developing nations and the buyers who distribute their goods worldwide.
They provide business training to marginalized producers, furthering the sustainability of cooperative investments. Working with producers across Africa who value their natural environment and employ sustainable methods of production. Artisans are required to abide by local and export regulations governing the legal harvest of hardwoods to ensure compliance with U.S. import standards and to uphold proper management of their local forest resources. Artisans are encouraged to utilize materials fully by converting scraps into salable products Artisans are encouraged to utilize recycled, reclaimed and highly renewable materials in product design, and to isolate new sources of low-cost materials.
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IMPACT:
- Fair Trade
- Sustainability
- Socio-Economic
- Business Training to Marginalized Producers
- Eco-Friendly
