What Women are Making in West Africa: Burkina Faso

This piqued my curiosity (see post on top of this one). These are like Madonna ‘goomie’ bracelets in glorious African colors. Who were the women behind them -and how could I make them available from the artisan to your doorstep? I happened upon the story of Rose Bere, a woman from Burkina Faso, just south of Mali, who leads a group of women in making bracelets from cast-off plastic woven rugs. You can buy these amazing similar cuffs and give back to a company that is a member of such reputable organizations as Fair Trade Federation, Coop America, Social Venture Network, and the Aid to Artisan Trade Network through One World Artisans.

Price:

• $2.50 / narrow bracelet
• $3.50 / bangle

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Friday • June 19, 2009 • by Chauncey Zalkin

Category: Africa, Blog, Jewelry, Plastic, Rose Bere, Sustainable