Cotton coin purses, 'Dances with Flowers' (pair)
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Brand: NOVICAProduct features:
- Delivery by May 14th guaranteed with STANDARD shipping if order received by 4/28/2006. Delivery by May 14th guaranteed with EXPEDITED shipping if order received by 5/6/2006.
- Handmade by Thai Tribal Crafts
- Ships from Thailand within 7 days
- Ring, 'Rooster' 10.5 (US Ring Size)
- Cotton Shoulder Bag, 'Mountain Signals'
- Sterling Silver and Moonstone Cross Necklace, 'Moon Cross' 20" L
- Moonstone ring, 'Swirls and Twirls' 8.0 (US Ring Size)
Description of Cotton coin purses, 'Dances with Flowers' (pair)
NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. A work of detailed finesse adorns these hold-alls while celebrating the textile legacy of the Lahu hill tribe. Ideal for make-up and toiletries, each bag features a frontal pocket and a zipper closure. The Lahu people live in Thailand, China, and Myanmar; they have developed a unique form of appliqué and embroidery work to supplement their community's income. Artisan Info: Traditionally, the tribal people in northern Thailand have supported their families through slash and burn agriculture, being forced to move their villages every few years searching for new and fertile fields. However, as the available space is limited, this semi-nomadic style is no longer feasible. On the other hand, based on ecological criteria, the Thai government is banning the timber cut down, trim, and hauling on the hillside lands. Thus, the hill tribes have explored new options for solving their economical needs while preserving their communal life, and the answer was found in their handicrafts. Luckily, this new activity has helped them to restore and revive traditions and expressions, which, otherwise, may have been lost forever. Aiming to market such products, and improve the quality of life of the tribal people, in 1973 the Baptist Christian Service Foundation sponsored the creation of the "Thai Tribal Crafts," which is a grass-roots, non-profit and self-sustained agency, operatingDepartments
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