5 inch Tall Vase - Green Bird - Esperanza en Accion Measuring 1

Measuring 1

Delicate pieces of pink abalone are inlaid into alpaca silver in the shape of a lotus flower

tink as ball peen hammers strike sheets of steel

thus alleviating poverty within the community

The pendant's coloration is achieved with high heat rather than paints or dyes

5 inch Tall Vase - Green Bird - Esperanza en Accion Measuring 1This decorative vase from Nicaragua is 5 inches tall and 4 inches in diameter, featuring a bird design. This is low fired and not designed to hold water. Meet the Artisans Working with the fair trade organization Esperanza en Accion, men and women artisans in Nicaragua produce traditional pottery pieces that are world renowned. Artisans in San Juan de Oriente make the pottery using a manual kick wheel and finish the pieces using natural mineral oxides