BEADED ZEBRA KEY CHAIN

Zebra Key Chain

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: SOUTH AFRICA

A zany zebra from the land of the Zulu. This key chain is a delightful example of South African wire art, the popular craft form created by children whose families couldn't afford to buy toys. Now a blossoming industry, wire art uses recycled and found materials to construct fun handicrafts that provide much needed income for hundreds of South Africans.

2 ½" x 2"

CRAFTED BY STREETWIRES

Established in 2000 to create and market contemporary South African wire and bead craft art, Streetwires provides skills training, support, and raw materials to over 100 formerly unemployed men and women in Cape Town and rural Clanwilliam. As market access increases, Streetwires plans to expand its presence in communities across South Africa through a number of centers operated by non-governmental organizations (NGOs). At these centers, Streetwires not only provides training, employment, and wages, but also develops community leaders to take over management of the centers and demonstrates to the broader community that it is possible to start a successful business despite challenging circumstances.

Fair Trade Products: Global Goods Partners