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New African Home Accent Arrivals - Table Top and Serving
New African home accent arrivals for kitchen, table top, and serving. See what's new in safari theme table top accents and serving accessories.
Continue Reading...Handmade Pottery Fired in Rustic Brick Kilns Provides Fair Wages and Basic Needs to Hundreds
16. November 2009
As we prepare for this Thanksgiving season, it’s particularly meaningful to us to be able to give back to those who do not have access to food, water, and education like so many of us do. You know our passion for pottery and fair wages. Well, a lot of the pottery you see at bluedango.com [...]
Continue Reading...100% Silk - Special Introductory Offer
30. June 2009
Small women's cooperative in India gives new life to recycled sari scraps that would otherwise add to a landfill. Introducing our newest addition, the 100% silk Senka Sari throw. Save 25% off now, with our special introductory offer.
Continue Reading...Last Chance: 20% Off Suede Celebration Deal Ends 6/25
24. June 2009
Last chance for 20% savings on all 4 designs of our suede throws that were recently featured in Green Right Now as one of Twenty great, green decorative items with stories to tell...
Continue Reading...4 Great Deals - All Handmade, Fair Trade, Suede and 20% Off (limited time only)
19. June 2009
Recently featured in Green Right Now as one of Twenty great, green decorative items with stories to tell...we're celebrating suede! For a limited time only, you can save 20%...
Continue Reading...Only 2 Available - Discontinued Candle Holder - A Steal of a Deal
5. June 2009
Laka Candle Holder: Dark black soapstone candle holder; sleek lines; wicker patten in molten wax design; eco-friendly; natural materials & dyes; 9.0 x 3.5 inches; origin: Kenya; Steal of a Deal: Only 2 Available; Being Discontinued
Continue Reading...New Arrival - Tablecloth; Handwoven with Traditional Mayan Design
28. May 2009
A new arrival at bluedango: the Lila Tablecloth - a decorative hand woven tablecloth featuring a traditional Mayan pattern. Handmade by rural Guatemalan women using backstrap weaving - a traditional Mayan art form. Vibrant blue cloth with red stripe results in shades of purple. Zig zag pattern on both edges, each with second layer of weaving. Ample in size, use as a tablecloth, table runner, or wall hanging textile. Coordinating napkin(s) not included.
Continue Reading...New Arrival - Decorative Wall Cross; Hand carved with Inlaid Southwestern Design
23. May 2009
We love new arrivals and today's feature is the Madera Cross - a decorative hand carved wooden wall cross featuring an inlaid Southwestern design. Handmade, depicting mountains, streams, cacti against evening sky - each cross varies slightly in design. Display in collection of wall hanging crosses, or give as a unique inspirational gift that gives back to others.
Continue Reading...Celebrating Women: Traditional Rwandan Friendship Basket
20. May 2009
One of the most recognizable baskets from Rwanda is the traditional friendship basket, a cone shaped lidded basket with a pattern that represents two friends walking together along a path. The friends walk together, stop to visit with others, and then continue on their way. A traditional friendship basket, the bluedango Harmony Basket features a red zig-zag pattern on an off-white, neutral background. Hand woven of sisal, with loop for hanging, the Harmony Basket measures 6 inches in diameter and 10 inches in height (including the lid). On sale for a limited time, only $47.95. A great way to celebrate the special women in your life--definitely a unique gift for your friends.
Continue Reading...Another great addition to your African decor or safari-themed room
30. April 2009
Tembo Vase: Accent vase; metallic African design with elephant; fair trade; handmade; Height (in): 10.0; Diameter (in): 5.5; Origin: Africa Shop Now > Another great way to add a touch of Africa to your safari-themed room or decor. Authentic African pottery made by hand; metallic finish; elephant design. Various sizes are available. Great for displaying dried [...]
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