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Cordia Coin Purse, Handmade Wild Tamarind Seedwork

$250
£191.99
€220.02
CA$351.94
A$394.25
CHF 205.06
MX$4,809.02
NOK 2,610.66
SEK 2,461.67
DKK 1,642.15

About the Item

Today, seed work is threatened as a dying art. Only five women on the island of Antigua are master seed workers. To save this art form before it vanishes forever, your purchase will aid in this preservation effort. These artistic expressions are botanical in nature and are unique to the twin-island Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda. This scenic space in the Caribbean sea is home to 100,000 persons and was initially inhabited by Amerindians. The island has a past binding its people to a history of enslavement. As exemplified by the Botanique line of products, traditional artisanship is one of the few remaining intangible cultural skills that keep the island’s heritage alive. Botaniqué allows the consumer to explore and celebrate African history, albeit under the jurisdiction of the diaspora. The painstaking process of creating these crafts represents the stamina of the people and the traditions who made the journey from the African Continent. This craft is of such value that its preservation and development should be an essential element of efforts to enliven African culture among the diaspora. This item is from our Sui Generis line. Sui Generis is a Latin-derived phrase meaning one of a kind, which summarizes the pieces of this collection. Every Sui Generis piece is unique and has a stock of one. If you purchase anything from this collection, you will be the only one to have it, as these items are rare patterns and do not restock. You may use ideas from any of these designs in the creation of a custom item (email to inquire), as with all our wares. Still, these specific pieces you must buy while you can before they’re gone forever.
  • Creator:
    Louise Edwards and Team
  • Weight:
    18.5 Strap Length in Inches
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 4.5 in (114.3 mm)Length: 4.5 in (114.3 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2022
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Oxford, MD
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: P000061stDibs: LU3085217862232

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