Bridge for Africa: Shop with a conscience. Shop fair trade. This intricately woven basket has been handcrafted by talented Zulu weavers living in rural South Africa. These artisans combine traditional weaving with modern day telephone wire to create this extraordinary artwork. When you purchase a Bridge for Africa Telephone Wire Basket, you help the artisans of rural South Africa. Bridge for Africa provides consistent work for artisans, both men and women, in South Africa. This work enables the artisans to shape their lives and create hope for their children and larger communities. Bridge for Africa began in 2003 with the chance meeting of an African and an American in South Africa. They recognized that the art emerging from Africa represents an extraordinary blend of tradition, vibrancy and the beauty of modern Africa. However, local markets were such that artisans were frequently not rewarded with a living wage for their work. Today, Bridge for Africa is a well-established and respected provider of fine contemporary crafts to the American market. African artists are paid a living wage and promote sustainable development in Africa. About Fair Trade The fair trade movement was founded over 65 years ago in the United States to help workers in developing countries. The goal is to: Pay artisans a fair wage in the local context. Provide health care and educational opportunities. Ensure that working conditions are safe and healthy. Prohibit discrimination, sexual exploitation and child labor. Involve employees in decision-making processes. Use sustainable environmental practices.
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