Towards a green economy: The Zamimpilo Arts and Craft Market, Kwa Zulu Natal

A green trade initiative. The Zamimpilo Arts and Craft Market, Kwa Zulu Natal consists of 184 women who make a living by selling Arts and Crafts, produced in a symbiotic relationship with the environment. They make their living by harvesting the wetlands of Kwa Zulu Natal. The clay for their pottery, the grass for their bags and matts, the dye - obtained by boiling leaves from indigenous trees - are all natural products from the Wetlands. The Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs and Rural Development in Kwa Zulu Natal equipped the women with the knowledge to harvest and maintain the the Wetlands in a sustainable way. The products are made with hours of human dedication, yet you can buy items for as cheap as $10. No toxic factories. Virtually zero carbon emissions in manufacturing. All hand made. We believe that there are sound reasons to develop trade with these communities. The products are endowed with and embedded in humanity, there are no clinical molds, no creepy mechanistic robots, virtually the only carbon emissions are from breathing:) This Craft market is in fact a highly flexible and adaptable production line. Think about hand crafted clay pots with your company logo. Beaded company logo's. Wood carved corporate gifts. You can get it all from here, at a very competitive and environmental friendly price!

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