Handmade Pine Needle Coasters - Set of 4
Handmade Pine Needle Coasters - Set of 4
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SKU: SKU: SK-169617
Add natural beauty to your tabletop from the lush forests of Nicaragua. Made by women artisans using fallen pine needles which are bound into tight coils and tied with colorful thread. Your purchase helps preserve their timeless artistic heritage.
- Set of 4
- Pine needles gathered, not harvested
- 4" diameter (10 cm)
- Handmade in & fairly traded from Nicaragua
Artisan Information
Artisan Information
Nicaragua's state of Chinandega lies along the Pacific Ocean, with miles of beaches rising into dry coastal hills covered with pines.
The women of El Cerro, a tiny community near the town of Cinco Puntos, have turned these pine trees' dropped needles into a creative craft. Under the leadership of Yeiba Guevara, 30 women gather and clean the dropped pine needles, then weave them together with threads and ribbons to create baskets, boxes, and even magazine holders, hats, and purses!
The weaving process is simple, but the execution and skill involved truly make each piece a work of artistry. Through selling their pine needle crafts, the women are able to bolster their families' incomes and send their children to school. The artisans constantly develop new designs to appeal to international audiences, ensuring that El Cerro's coastal pines will continue to provide more than just shade to the people who live there.
Supplier Information
Supplier Information
By shopping the Global Girlfriend collection, you are making a difference in women’s lives across the globe. Global Girlfriend is focused on striving for gender equality and empowerment, and the importance of women providing for themselves and their families. By supporting jobs that guarantee fair wages by fair trade, women are able to proudly contribute to their families, encouraging their communities to flourish.
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Shipping
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Returns
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I originally purchased these multicolor coasters on clearance, being sold individually. Even on clearance I thought them to be a bit pricey. I found that they are beautifully made, durable, and my friends want to steal them. I am back to buy a set of four, not on clearance, and I don't care. They accommodate larger items, a vase of flowers, a serving dish, etc. After five years, they still look like new. Recommend.