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Only 2 Available - Discontinued Candle Holder - A Steal of a Deal
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 [...]
Continue Reading...Unique Addition to Any Room’s Rustic Decor
20. March 2009
Vorderen Wood Tray: Unique wooden tray, neutral; food-safe; eco-friendly; fair trade; handmade; recycled, reclaimed; Length (in): 14.0; Width (in): 9.0; Height (in): 2.5; Origin: Ghana Shop Now > Another great way to make a stylistic and eco-friendly statement about you and your environment. Practical wooden tray; hand carved in Ghana from scraps of wood that [...]
Continue Reading...Green, green, green. St. Patty’s Day is coming and we’re thinking green.
16. March 2009
Well, talk about a play on words. Here we are just a day away from St. Patrick’s Day, and we’re thinking about green. Actually, we’re always thinking about green, ’cause we’re socially-conscious and our fair trade home accents are designed using natural or recycled materials. And, we’re pretty proud of that, but… What makes this week [...]
Continue Reading...Spice Up Your Kitchen with African Herb Baskets
3. March 2009
Looking for a unique way to store your herbs and spices? Well, bluedango has just the herb basket for you. The Kadogo Herb Baskets are small traditional African baskets that are handmade by Zulu basket weavers. Being miniature versions of the traditional ukhamba baskets, these small Kadogo Herb Baskets range in size from approximately 3.0 - [...]
Continue Reading...Newest eco-friendly wooden bowls. Say hello to Tisa and Tano…
19. February 2009
Yes, it’s time to say hello to Tisa and Tano. Pretty cool names, huh? Well, they should be, because Tisa and Tano are very cool new additions to The Mti Collection, which features wooden bowls carved from aged olive tree stumps found on the Kahero Farm in the Great Rift Valley, Kenya. See, we told [...]
Continue Reading...The elephant the room. Actually, elephants…plural.
17. February 2009
Now, we’ve all heard that phrase the elephant in the room, right? Right. Well, it’s true, you simply can’t overlook an elephant in the room. But, we’re not pretending something’s not here. There actually is an elephant in the room. In fact, there are two. Yes, two…because these Tembo bookends are sold as a pair. Perfect [...]
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