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RECYCLED TIN VW BEETLE SILVER HANDMADE MADAGASCAR BY BEZALILA FAIRTRADE 10 cm

£11.95

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ETHICALLY SOURCED JUTE SHOPPING BAG ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY OWL ON BRANCHDESIGN

This bag is made from entirely environmentally friendly and ethically sourced jute which means as well as avoiding plastic shopping bags no pesticides are used either! The bag is made in India on a fair trade basis. The bag is lined inside to make it water resistant, is lightweight yet sturdy and has padded handles for comfort. Ideal as a shopping bag, swim or beach bag, days out or going to the gym! Also the bag opens out to 20 cms in width which provides very useful extra carry space unlike many plastic bags for life.   The bag measures 30 x 30 x 20 cm not including the straps.  Our suppliers are members of BAFTS (British Association of Fair Trade Shops and Suppliers). This means our suppliers are accountable to BAFTS to provide transparent information about our suppliers and our trading practices. Both ourselves and our suppliers adhere to the 10 principles of Fair trade. All our products are handmade.  We chose suppliers who work with artisan groups, individual craftspeople, family groups or small businesses favouring natural and sustainable materials created with traditional skills. This item includes a 100% money back guarantee.  If you’re not completely satisfied with your purchase send it back in the same condition within 30 days and you will receive a full refund.

Recycled tin silver VW BEETLE handmade in Madagascar.

Comes with turning wheels

Approximate size: 100x55x55mm

One of our most popular ranges, these models are all hand-made from recycled tin cans by Bezalila, a co-operative in Madagascar. They have been in operation since 1994. This type of modelling is known as Kapoaka, each piece is completely unique due to the nature of materials used. Each figure is hand-made using old drinks, beer, air freshener cans etc. Each piece of material is hand folded, cut and soldered together to create a magical car, bike, boat or even plane. 
They have 18 workshops which provide Fair Trade employment to formerly impoverished artisans in crafts such as weaving, woodwork, bone carving and modelling recycled tin cans, called “Kapoaka” in Madagascar.


With the profits generated by these workshops, the Kapoaka artisans have been able to improve their houses, bought nice fields and have established pig breeding farms. Things which they would never have been able to do otherwise.


Not suitable for children due to small parts and sharp edges. THIS IS NOT A TOY. 

Approximate size width 10cm, height 8cm, length 23cm, not including rotors

Our suppliers are members of the WFTO (World Fair Trade Organisation). This means our suppliers are accountable to the WFTO to provide transparent information about our suppliers and our trading practices. Both ourselves and our suppliers adhere to the 10 principles of Fair trade. 

All our products are handmade. 

We chose suppliers who work with artisan groups, individual craftspeople, family groups or small businesses favouring natural and sustainable materials created with traditional skills. This item includes a 100% money back guarantee. 

If you’re not completely satisfied with your purchase send it back in the same condition within 30 days and you will receive a full refund.

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