Recycled Metal Star Ornament from India

Create an earth-friendly theme for your holiday tor any time! These 3-dimensional ornaments are handcrafted from salvaged metal, then small dye-cut stars are cut into the star and it is painted with a sponging technique to add a play of color. 

Handmade using recycled materials by artisans in India at Mohd Israil's workshop, one of many fair trade workshops sponsored by the NGO Noah’s Ark. 

• Small - 4” high x 3-1/2” wide x 1” deep
• Large - 6-1/2” high x 5-1/4” wide x 1-1/2” deep
• Comes with a yellow ribbon for hanging

Handmade in India and fair trade imported.

This item was handmade in India in a workshop sponsored by Noah’s Ark, an NGO that offers funding for raw materials, machines, and workshop repairs to 100 artisan groups across India. In exchange for assistance, workshops must prove that all employees are paid fair wages for their products and work in safe and clean conditions. Noah's Ark also offers free classes in capacity building to its network of 600 artisans, a rigorous quality control check, and runs education and water sanitation projects to benefit the artisans’ children and the rest of the community. The company has established 20 new workshops in the past 15 years, and all employees are paid 10-15% above the local rate.