Women of the Cloud Forest luminary Zodiac Constellation Luminary

Women of the Cloud Forest

Zodiac Constellation Luminary

$32.00

Style: Gemini Pisces Libra Virgo Cancer Aquarius

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This beautiful ceramic luminary featuring the zodiac constellations is handcrafted in a family workshop in the community of San Juan de Oriente, Nicaragua. There are two variations, each with 6 zodiac constellations represented. Each luminary is created out of local clay, turned on a kick wheel, hand-painted, and wood-fired in a beehive-shaped kiln. For use with tea light candle or string of electric lights (not included).

-Approximate size: 4" wide x 5" high
-Materials: Local clay
-Fair Trade certified

*Each luminary is lovingly made by hand and is beautifully unique, with slight color, size and shape variations.

To the best of our knowledge, the local clay and black stain are considered non-toxic and safe for the home. Learn more about our ranking system.

Care

Hand-painted items:

To clean, simply dust with a dry cloth. Do not use cleaning products or water. We recommend any hand painted products be kept out of direct sunlight to prevent fading. *Hand-painted items are for decorative use only and are not food safe.

Planters:

Soak your terracotta planters for several hours or overnight. The natural, porous clay tends to absorb a good amount of water (stealing the water from your plants). After soaking they are ready for planting!

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Women of the Cloud Forest Zodiac Constellation Luminary

$32.00

HANDMADE BY ARTISANS

Each piece is created with care by skilled women artisan co-ops in Nicaragua, Ecuador, Peru and Nepal, preserving traditional pottery techniques.

SUSTAINABLE

The materials of each handcrafted good are carefully chosen to be non toxic + in harmony with the environment.

SUPPORT MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES

Women of the Cloud Forest generates a fair and stable wage for artisans in Nicaragua, Nepal, Ecuador and Peru.

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ABOUT WOMEN OF THE CLOUD FOREST

“Women of the Cloud Forest has been working in fair trade since 2001. We have direct, long-term relationships with small family workshops and cooperatives in Nicaragua, Nepal, Ecuador, and Peru.

In addition to placing consistent orders with our artisan partners, we provide business training and product development/design and we offer no-interest micro-loans and direct grants for workshop capacity building. This holistic approach to business enables our artisan partners to grow their businesses and access new markets without creating cycles of dependency.”

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HUMBLE BEGINNINGS

Amy and her husband, Michael, founded Women of the Cloud Forest back in 2000 while living in Monteverde, Costa Rica. They taught classes at a community art center for women, learned about the concept of fair trade, and perfected their Spanish over many cups of coffee.

They shared the Costa Rican artisans’ creations with wonderful customers at fairs, church sales, and school events over the years. Their team grew to include two good friends, Marla and Sue, who have helped Women of the Cloud Forest continue to expand, selling wholesale to over 500 stores in the US and Canada.

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COMMUNITY IMPACT

Over the years, they have expanded their work and concentrate mostly in Nicaragua but also work directly with several cooperatives in Ecuador, Peru and Nepal.

In addition to providing countless stable jobs and income, Women of the Cloud Forest supports their artisan partners with no-interest loans for home building, donations of trees for reforestation and energy efficient eco-stoves.

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