Tree of Hope Wall Art (Lg)
Handcrafted in Haiti
Availability:
Out of stock
SKU 8002510
Tree of Hope Wall Art (Lg)
Handcrafted in Haiti
Availability:
Out of stock
SKU 8002510
STORY
Painted birds flutter in this handcrafted tree of hope, as artisans build lives from their craft. To create cut metal pieces such as this, Haitian artisans cut open 55-gallon drums, hammer them flat, and then mark designs on the black metal with chalk. Using a hammer and chisel, they pound and cut through the metal to make designs. Intricate painting adds to the striking design.
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ABOUT THE ARTISAN
Comite Artisanal Haitien
HAITI
The nonprofit Comité Artisanal Haitien (CAH) was founded in 1973 to help rural craftspeople sell their wares in Port–au–Prince, to provide income a...