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Saat Shell Casing Star Ornament - Ten Thousand Villages

Crafted from recycled bombshell casings found in Cambodia, this brass star ornament transforms remnants of conflict into a symbol of peace and resilience. Hanging from a bold red ribbon, it’s a striking reminder that beauty can rise from even the darkest histories. A powerful, stunning tribute to the spirit of the season. A Ten Thousand Villages Exclusive handcrafted by the artisans from Rajana, a Cambodian-run social enterprise partnering with makers through a fair business relationship allowing them to work from home and empowering them to earn a living while caring for their families, send their children to school, provide food for their families and purchase motorbikes for transportation.

HANDCRAFTED IN CAMBODIA

  • Materials: Recycled Brass Bomb Casing
  • Measures: 2.5"H x 2.5"W, Hanger: 4"L
  • Colors: Brass, Red

SKU: 5304660

THE MAKERS

The Rajana Association is a nonprofit organization for income generation and skills training, producing fair trade products using traditional Cambodian skills with contemporary designs. The name Rajana means "design" in Khmer. Rajana Association focuses on the rural and urban poor, and small producers of handicrafts. Rajana trains young Cambodians in traditional craft–making skills, as well as in accounting, marketing, computer courses and English. Through development of traditional craft–making skills, Rajana helps maintain and rebuild Cambodia’s rich cultural traditions, damaged in the country’s wars.Rajana Association began in 1995 as an income–generating project of the British nongovernmental organization Southeast Asian Outreach UK. Since 2000 Rajana has been owned and operated by Cambodians. Ten Thousand Villages has been purchasing from Rajana since 2007.
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Welcome to our global maker-to-market movement where, together with 20,000 artisans, we ignite social change. We create opportunities for individuals, families, and communities in developing countries to thrive through strong relationships, fair wages, safe working conditions, and sustainable practices.

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