Handmade Wire and Bead Gecko
This gecko made of steel wire and multicolored glass beads will replace the bobblehead dog in the rear window of your car. His body is 10 inches long and tail about 8 inches. Bead colors will vary.
Handcrafted by the skilled artisans at Murenga Arts and Crafts. In Zimbabwe, the simplest task is complex with hyperinflation and fuel rationing, yet craftspeople in Harare manage to produce colorful tin animals and insects out of recycled cans, steel wire and beads and Mbiras, also called finger pianos. This type of art is often referred to as slum art as the artisans work independently in their homes, which are often located in the slums.
To help bring these unique items to western markets, Murenga Arts and Crafts coordinates the work and ensures that Fair Trade practices are in place and payments are made so the artisans can experience a sustainable livelihood in the midst of an unpredictable economy.
Handmade Wire and Bead Gecko- Made of steel wire and multicolored glass beads
- This beautiful gecko would liven up any room!
- His body is 10 inches long and tail about 8 inches
Handcrafted by the skilled artisans at
Murenga Arts and Crafts. In Zimbabwe, the simplest task is complex with hyperinflation and fuel rationing, yet craftspeople in Harare manage to produce colorful tin animals and insects out of recycled cans, steel wire and beads and Mbiras, also called finger pianos. This type of art is often referred to as slum art as the artisans work independently in their homes, which are often located in the slums.
To help bring these unique items to western markets, Murenga Arts and Crafts coordinates the work and ensures that Fair Trade practices are in place and payments are made so the artisans can experience a sustainable livelihood in the midst of an unpredictable economy.