{"title":"Home Decor","description":"Be delighted and inspired by our fabulous collection of fair trade, one of a kind artisan handcrafted home decor and accessories. Explore our collection for beautiful ideas for your own sense of style for your home! Trendy yet timeless, classic yet modern, our collection of home decor accessories is sure to inspire.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you choose amazing Tonga woven batik textiles and pillows, earth friendly linens by Sustainable Threads, hand painted candles from South Africa, hand crafted Talavera Mexican dinnerware, artisan signed Haitian metal wall art, handmade soapstone sculptures, Zulu baskets, pottery vases from Nicaragua, olive wood tableware or delightful whimsical felted wool garden birdhouse and ornaments, our fair trade Home Decor Collection at The Village Country Store will define your unique style of home decorating and accessorizing. 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The tallest piece is 5 inches high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the Artisans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Banana Fiber \" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalcraftsb2b.com\/store\/pc\/catalog\/imga0206_1556_large.jpg\" style=\"width: 200px; height: 200px; margin: 5px; float: left;\"\u003e Esther Kariuki is an independent artisan who, in her area of Kenya, near Kitui, has organized and trained women in her village to use the dried fiber of the banana plant, which would normally be discarded. The banana fiber is first dried, and then a light varnish applied. Once this process is complete craftspeople cut the fiber into thin strips to make several different items, including boxes, Bao Bab trees and mobiles. The varnish on the banana fiber with its many tones of brown resembles textured tortoise shell. Esther ensures the craftspeople are paid a fair wage for their goods, which has enabled many in her small village to earn a sustainable wage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Esther Kariuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11260903555,"sku":"KNFNATO_554017","price":44.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/0756\/products\/esther-kariuki-holiday-banana-fiber-arched-nativity-set-esther-kariuki-921575981080.jpg?v=1776491735"},{"product_id":"banana-fiber-nativity-set-esther-kariuki","title":"Banana Fiber Nativity Set - Esther Kariuki","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Nativity set is handcrafted out of banana fiber wrapped on wire and includes a 5 1\/4 by 7 1\/4 inch handmade banana fiber box for storage. The tallest piece is 5 inches high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the Artisans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Banana Fiber \" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalcraftsb2b.com\/store\/pc\/catalog\/imga0206_1556_large.jpg\" style=\"width: 200px; height: 200px; margin: 5px; float: left;\"\u003e Esther Kariuki is an independent artisan who, in her area of Kenya, near Kitui, has organized and trained women in her village to use the dried fiber of the banana plant, which would normally be discarded. The banana fiber is first dried, and then a light varnish applied. Once this process is complete craftspeople cut the fiber into thin strips to make several different items, including boxes, Bao Bab trees and mobiles. The varnish on the banana fiber with its many tones of brown resembles textured tortoise shell. Esther ensures the craftspeople are paid a fair wage for their goods, which has enabled many in her small village to earn a sustainable wage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Esther Kariuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11260909891,"sku":"KNFNAT-6","price":44.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/0756\/products\/esther-kariuki-holiday-banana-fiber-nativity-set-esther-kariuki-921782353944.jpg?v=1776491736"},{"product_id":"two-birds-metal-wall-art-11-by-12-inches-croix-des-bouquets","title":"Two Birds Metal Wall Art - 11 by 12 Inches - Croix des Bouquets","description":"\u003cp\u003eHaitian artisans hand cut and embossed from steel oil drums this 11-by-12-inch piece depicting two birds. With a high-gloss varnish, this piece perfect for hanging indoors or out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the Artisans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e When you visit Croix des Bouquets, the area of town known for Haitian metal art in the capital of Port-Au-Prince, you are met with a cacophony of tink, tink, tink as ball peen hammers strike sheets of steel. The sheets are cut from steel drums colored by oil and other liquids the drums at one time held. The process of turning sheets of metal into beautiful wall art is all done by hand, from cutting holes that become edges of trees and leaves, to accenting each lizard with a texture of scales, to painting or lacquering the final design. The artists are proud of their work, signing the pieces on the back side, leaving a raised, reversed signature on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair Trade Artisan Gifts and Crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Croix des Bouquets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11261199555,"sku":"HMDSQUARE-D1-534027","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/0756\/products\/croix-des-bouquets-metal-wall-art-two-birds-metal-wall-art-11-by-12-inches-croix-des-bouquets-921686016024.jpg?v=1571311596"},{"product_id":"tree-of-life-hand-painted-24-inch-metal-wall-art-croix-des-bouquets","title":"Tree of Life Hand Painted 24-inch Metal Wall Art - Croix des Bouquets","description":"\u003cp\u003eHaitian artisans hand cut and embossed from steel oil drums this 24-inch diameter painted piece depicting a tree of life. 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Suitable for indoor or outdoor hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the Artisans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Metal Artisan in Haiti\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/1740\/files\/Haiti--artisan_large_medium.jpg?11670262887399486920\" style=\"width:200px; height:200px; margin:5px; float:left\" width=\"200\"\u003e When you visit Croix des Bouquets, the area of town known for Haitian metal art in the capital of Port-Au-Prince, you are met with a cacophony of tink, tink, tink as ball peen hammers strike sheets of steel. The sheets are cut from steel drums colored by oil and other liquids the drums at one time held. 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The tools consist of household items from screwdrivers, hand drills, to switchblades. \"Pangas,\" sword-like tools usually used for cutting down vegetation, are used to cleave the stone in the mines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair Trade Artisan Gifts and Crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smolart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11261865667,"sku":"KSA003_1P2C_602010","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/0756\/products\/smolart-soapstone-natural-8-inch-tall-soapstone-family-sculpture-1-parent-2-children-smolart-921617825816.jpg?v=1571312200"},{"product_id":"natural-10-inch-tall-soapstone-family-sculpture-2-parents-2-children-smolart","title":"Natural 10-inch Tall Soapstone Family Sculpture - 2 Parents 2 Children - Smolart","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfrican Soapstone is among the most beautiful in the world. 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Please allow for slight variations due to the handmade nature of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the Artisans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Metal Artisan in Haiti\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/1740\/files\/artisansmolart_medium.jpg?4380629565887964965\" style=\"width:200px; height:200px; margin:5px; float:left\" width=\"200\"\u003e Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The name, a shortened version of Small, Medium, and Large Artists, refers to the size of the soapstone products the artisans make, not their stature. Established in 1990, SMOLArt is a member of the WFTO, and as such assures that the artisans are paid a fair price for their work. In addition, the organization support community development by contributing to projects that improve living conditions, education, and health of their members and the village at large.\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tSoapstone is mined from great pits in the area surrounding Kiisi, Kenya. The mined soapstone is then delivered to carvers who carve sculptures from the natural stone for the wholesale market, the color of which ranges from cream, to pink, to brown, to yellow, to black, to a marbling of all of them. Once carved, the craftspeople smooth rough edges of the soapstone with sandpaper dipped in water and polish the piece to a high gloss or paint African motifs in brilliant colors with etched accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\tAll of the soapstone products we sell are completely handmade. The tools consist of household items from screwdrivers, hand drills, to switchblades. \"Pangas,\" sword-like tools usually used for cutting down vegetation, are used to cleave the stone in the mines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Smolart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11262363395,"sku":"KSAHIPPOL-602021","price":24.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/0756\/products\/smolart-soapstone-handcrafted-blue-soapstone-hippo-smolart-921798836248.jpg?v=1571312456"},{"product_id":"handcrafted-8-inch-soapstone-connected-hearts-sculpture-in-black-smolart","title":"Handcrafted 8-inch Soapstone Connected Hearts Sculpture in Black - Smolart","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandcarved from a single piece of soapstone, this sculpture features two intertwined hearts. It measures 8 inches tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the Artisans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The name, a shortened version of Small, Medium, and Large Artists, refers to the size of the soapstone products the artisans make, not their stature. Established in 1990, SMOLArt is a member of the WFTO, and as such assures that the artisans are paid a fair price for their work. In addition, the organization support community development by contributing to projects that improve living conditions, education, and health of their members and the village at large.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Soapstone is mined from great pits in the area surrounding Kiisi, Kenya. The mined soapstone is then delivered to carvers who carve sculptures from the natural stone for the wholesale market, the color of which ranges from cream, to pink, to brown, to yellow, to black, to a marbling of all of them. Once carved, the craftspeople smooth rough edges of the soapstone with sandpaper dipped in water and polish the piece to a high gloss or paint African motifs in brilliant colors with etched accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e All of the soapstone products we sell are completely handmade. The tools consist of household items from screwdrivers, hand drills, to switchblades. \"Pangas,\" sword-like tools usually used for cutting down vegetation, are used to cleave the stone in the mines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair Trade Artisan Gifts and Crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smolart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11262368451,"sku":"KSAHEART8-B","price":32.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/0756\/products\/smolart-soapstone-handcrafted-8-inch-soapstone-connected-hearts-sculpture-in-black-smolart-921778749464.jpg?v=1571312457"},{"product_id":"handcrafted-5-inch-soapstone-sitting-cat-sculpture-in-orange-smolart","title":"Handcrafted 5-inch Soapstone Sitting Cat Sculpture in Orange - Smolart","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarved from soapstone in Western Kenya, this cat sculpture is like none found in nature with its hand etched patterns and whimsical shape. Each cat is approximately 5 inches tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the Artisans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Metal Artisan in Haiti\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/1740\/files\/artisansmolart_medium.jpg?4380629565887964965\" style=\"width:200px; height:200px; margin:5px; float:left\" width=\"200\"\u003e Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The name, a shortened version of Small, Medium, and Large Artists, refers to the size of the soapstone products the artisans make, not their stature. Established in 1990, SMOLArt is a member of the WFTO, and as such assures that the artisans are paid a fair price for their work. 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The tools consist of household items from screwdrivers, hand drills, to switchblades. \"Pangas,\" sword-like tools usually used for cutting down vegetation, are used to cleave the stone in the mines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Smolart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11262371331,"sku":"KSASCAT-O","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/0756\/products\/smolart-soapstone-handcrafted-5-inch-soapstone-sitting-cat-sculpture-in-orange-smolart-921883836440.jpg?v=1571312457"},{"product_id":"hand-carved-soapstone-maasai-chess-set-14-board-smolart","title":"Hand Carved Soapstone Maasai Chess Set - 14\" Board - Smolart","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand carved from soapstone in Kenya, this chess set features 32 delicate pieces in a Maasai tribal theme on a 14-inch square board. As each piece is hand carved from natural stone, please allow some variations in color and design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the Artisans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The name, a shortened version of Small, Medium, and Large Artists, refers to the size of the soapstone products the artisans make, not their stature. Established in 1990, SMOLArt is a member of the WFTO, and as such assures that the artisans are paid a fair price for their work. In addition, the organization support community development by contributing to projects that improve living conditions, education, and health of their members and the village at large.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Soapstone is mined from great pits in the area surrounding Kiisi, Kenya. The mined soapstone is then delivered to carvers who carve sculptures from the natural stone for the wholesale market, the color of which ranges from cream, to pink, to brown, to yellow, to black, to a marbling of all of them. Once carved, the craftspeople smooth rough edges of the soapstone with sandpaper dipped in water and polish the piece to a high gloss or paint African motifs in brilliant colors with etched accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e All of the soapstone products we sell are completely handmade. The tools consist of household items from screwdrivers, hand drills, to switchblades. \"Pangas,\" sword-like tools usually used for cutting down vegetation, are used to cleave the stone in the mines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair Trade Artisan Gifts and Crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smolart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11262387011,"sku":"KSH0014_602025","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/0756\/products\/smolart-soapstone-hand-carved-soapstone-maasai-chess-set-14-board-smolart-921641517080.jpg?v=1571312490"},{"product_id":"hand-carved-african-giraffe-mask-jedando-handicrafts-h","title":"Hand-carved African Giraffe Mask - Jedando Handicrafts (H)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Giraffe mask is hand-carved and hand-painted by economically disadvantaged members of the Kamba tribe in Kenya. Purchasing this product provides sustainable income for the artists to support their families and send their children to school. Mask measures approximately 8.5 inches in height and 4 inches in depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the Artisans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Metal Artisan in Haiti\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/1740\/files\/prjedando_543_large_medium.jpg?1442657034662852755\" style=\"width:200px; height:200px; margin:5px; float:left\" width=\"200\"\u003e Working with more than 100 individual carvers in Machakos, Kenya,Jedando Modern Handicrafts markets african handicrafts primarily made of wood and bone worldwide. Carving is a tradition in Kenya with the children learning the craft from their parents. 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Often the bone is \"batiked\" by placing wax on the white bone and dipping the bone a dark brown\/black dye, resulting in patterns African mud cloth designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Jedando Handicrafts (H)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11262393091,"sku":"KWC011SD_Grf_133005","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/0756\/products\/jedando-handicrafts-h-home-hand-carved-african-giraffe-mask-jedando-handicrafts-h-921535381528.jpg?v=1571312491"},{"product_id":"haitian-steel-drum-tree-of-life-sq-8-inch-wall-art-croix-des-bouquets-1","title":"Haitian Steel Drum Tree of Life Sq 8 inch Wall Art - Croix des Bouquets","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecycled oil drums are handcut and worked with textured details creating this small square tree of life. 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The artists are proud of their work, signing the pieces on the back side, leaving a raised, reversed signature on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair Trade Artisan Gifts and Crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Croix des Bouquets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11262397635,"sku":"HMDTREESM_534009","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/0756\/products\/croix-des-bouquets-metal-wall-art-ooak-folk-prim-rustic-handmade-drum-bird-tree-of-life-8-wall-art-sculpture-921860702232.jpg?v=1571312492"},{"product_id":"four-geckos-painted-metal-wall-art-croix-des-bouquets","title":"Four Geckos Painted Metal Wall Art - Croix des Bouquets","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis piece of Haitian metal wall art is 24 inches in diameter. 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The natural patina makes this piece perfect for hanging indoors or out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the Artisans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e When you visit Croix des Bouquets, the area of town known for Haitian metal art in the capital of Port-Au-Prince, you are met with a cacophony of tink, tink, tink as ball peen hammers strike sheets of steel. The sheets are cut from steel drums colored by oil and other liquids the drums at one time held. The process of turning sheets of metal into beautiful wall art is all done by hand, from cutting holes that become edges of trees and leaves, to accenting each lizard with a texture of scales, to painting or lacquering the final design. The artists are proud of their work, signing the pieces on the back side, leaving a raised, reversed signature on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair Trade Artisan Gifts and Crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Croix des Bouquets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11262498371,"sku":"HMDFISHB","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/0756\/products\/croix-des-bouquets-metal-wall-art-fish-bones-metal-art-croix-des-bouquets-921873448984.jpg?v=1571312596"},{"product_id":"eight-inch-striped-metal-gecko-caribbean-craft","title":"Eight Inch Striped Metal Gecko - Caribbean Craft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis gecko is handmade in Haiti from recycled oil drums. 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The sealed finish makes this piece perfect for hanging indoors or out. 24 inches in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the Artisans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e When you visit Croix des Bouquets, the area of town known for Haitian metal art in the capital of Port-Au-Prince, you are met with a cacophony of tink, tink, tink as ball peen hammers strike sheets of steel. The sheets are cut from steel drums colored by oil and other liquids the drums at one time held. The process of turning sheets of metal into beautiful wall art is all done by hand, from cutting holes that become edges of trees and leaves, to accenting each lizard with a texture of scales, to painting or lacquering the final design. 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