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Haitian Metal Steel Drum Sun Face in Natural
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Crafted from recycled 55-gallon steel drums by village artisans in Haiti, these stunning pieces of art are truly one-of-a-kind! The process of turning sheets of metal into beautiful art is all done by hand. Steel drums used to transport oil into the capital of Haiti are cut, the oil is burned off to clean the metal, and then flattened in order to create stunning, upcycled art. Suitable for Indoor or Outdoor Use.
- Type: Metal Wall Art
- Colors: Metallic
- Materials: Upcycled Steel Metal
- Finish: Lacquer
- Dimensions: Approx. 10" Diameter
- Care: If displaying outdoors it is recommended to spray with a clear lacquer once or twice a year, as prolonged exposure to the elements will cause rust.
- Hanging Instructions: To hang metal art simply use pin head nails in the many nooks and spaces available in the design. If nails are shiny, you may want to darken heads with a black marker to help nails visually disappear.
Given the handmade nature of this product please allow for minor variations. As the metal is recovered from recycled oil drums and colored through a burning process it will vary slightly in coloration. Typically the piece has a darkened steel patina. If handpainted, exact colors may vary, which speaks to the one-of-a-kind nature of each piece. Each piece of metal art whether painted or natural is coated with a layer of clear lacquer to help protect the metal.
* Due to the artisanal nature of this product, color and size may vary.THE STORY BEHIND THE PRODUCT
Artisan Organization: Caribbean Craft
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"See through the eyes of Haitian artisans, and you'll realize that Haiti is more than a story of poverty, dysfunctional politics, and climate disasters." —Magalie Noel Dresse, founder
Established in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Caribbean Craft is a sustainable home décor brand that aims to strengthen isolated artisan communities by exporting papier-mâché handicrafts created from upcycled paper. As Haiti's largest craft exporter, Caribbean Craft supports dozens of artisans in need of employment, design training, and market linkages.
"Caribbean Craft was founded in 2006, but our story really began when I went to grade school," says Magalie Noel Dresse, the brand's creator. "Across the street from my school was an artist's workshop that drew me in from grade one. After class, I had to wait quite a long time before my parents picked me up, so I usually scurried over to this artist's studio and watched him create and sell. I was captivated by both sides of his work but never fully understood why he sold products at such low prices when each item took two weeks minimum to make; he barely made a living. This frustrated me and is what first stoked my interest in the handmade sector."
"Decades later, Caribbean Craft was founded with the goal of providing higher wages and better working conditions for craftspeople across the country. Our creative vision followed suit and arose from a mixture of chance and intention. One of our artisans was from Jacmel, a town in southern Haiti famous for elevating the craft of papier-mâché masks made from upcycled paper. Masks are most popular during Jacmel's annual Kanaval (Carnival), when the city's residents take to the streets and wear fantastic papier-mâché masks and costumes. As this artisan was teaching me how to make masks, I thought: why not create decorative papier-mâché items not only for the street but also for the home?"
"Caribbean Craft now harnesses the full potential of papier-mâché craft, designing and creating all sorts of decorative objects for the home, like vases, bowls, sculptures, and wall hangings. Our designs and colors vary from minimalist to organic and from rainbow to black and white.""
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