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Glowing artistry is the highlight of this hand painted iron lantern where rich deep red, bronze and a subtle blue wash create a striking layered finish. Crafted from durable iron with powder coating and paint, a black swing holds a tealight candle that casts a soft, radiant light through the intricate floral cutouts against the warm gold interior. A Ten Thousand Villages Exclusive handcrafted in India. For use with battery operated tealight candle only - not included.
HANDCRAFTED IN INDIA
SKU: 6895620
THE MAKERS
Noah's Ark International Exports is a fair trade handicraft marketing organization in Moradabad, India. Noah's Ark provides benefits such as education and medical treatment for artisans and their families. As artisan businesses become more self-sufficient, Noah's Ark takes on new families. Since the company's inception, about 20 artisan workshops have become independent. Noah's Ark started in 1986, in one room of a family house in Moradabad. Businessman Samuel Masih observed that exporters and middlemen were taking advantage of handicraft artisans. He started Noah's Ark to promote these artisans and their crafts.
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