FREE: Fair Trade Recycled Cans Attitude Angels Cute African Multi Handmade Fair Trade

The listing, Fair Trade Recycled Cans Attitude Angels Cute African Multi Handmade Fair Trade has ended.

These 3 inch angels, made from recycled drink cans, are made by Zulu school children as an extra-mural activity.
# These students live in an area of Northern Zululand where the AIDS epidemic is very high, and are themselves orphans who have been left destitute.
# Your purchase of this item impacts the student directly, assisting them to feed , clothe and educate themselves and at the same time giving them a sense of pride and selfworth.
# The project is part of the Angels Against Crime project.
# Please note, these are recycled cans. Therefore, there are likely to be a few "character marks" (i.e. minor scratches, dents & wear marks)
*****This listing is specifically for the green/white/silver/yellow/red Schwepps Lemonade angel pictured *****

About the artist:
Ilala Weavers is situated at Hluhluwe within the province of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. The organizations was established some 30 years ago, with a clear vision and objective of revitalizing and enhancing the age-old Zulu tradition of handcrafts, which at the time were in danger of being lost forever.
Today, Ilala Weavers helps over 2000 Zulu people, both men and women, to attain self sufficiency, by working from their homes and therefore retaining their lifestyle and rich heritage of basket weaving and bead work, which has been passed down through the generations by Zulu crafters, whose modern counterparts today produce stunning works of art, sought after the world over.

Item comes with a card tag that includes brief info about the artist & where the item came from.

I am currently semi-liquidating aging inventory from my online store. This means that you - my Listia friends - have the chance at getting some brand new items for free!

Free "standard" First Class or parcel shipping to the US. Exact postage for international.

*** I actually listed this months ago, but the buyer never gave me a good address. I still have it & am doing a relist. Enjoy!