Wise Tusker

HK$120.00

Wise Tusker Ornament
Crafted by Congolese, Ethiopian and South Sudanese refugees, now living in Kenya

This hand-dyed ornament honors the African elephant - an iconic creature admired for its strength, intelligence, and resilience, yet increasingly endangered and in urgent need of protection.

Made in partnership with RefuSHE

About the craftsmanship
These refugee artisans use tie-dye techniques, creating intricate patterns using various binding and resist methods. They then sew designs using their hand-dyed fabrics.

Size:

  • 9 cm x 8 cm x 1.3 cm

Materials: 

  • Hand-dyed cotton

Note: These products are handmade and there will be slight variations in shape, size, and colour.

Wise Tusker Ornament
Crafted by Congolese, Ethiopian and South Sudanese refugees, now living in Kenya

This hand-dyed ornament honors the African elephant - an iconic creature admired for its strength, intelligence, and resilience, yet increasingly endangered and in urgent need of protection.

Made in partnership with RefuSHE

About the craftsmanship
These refugee artisans use tie-dye techniques, creating intricate patterns using various binding and resist methods. They then sew designs using their hand-dyed fabrics.

Size:

  • 9 cm x 8 cm x 1.3 cm

Materials: 

  • Hand-dyed cotton

Note: These products are handmade and there will be slight variations in shape, size, and colour.

Each MADE51 product that reaches consumer hands plays a part in enabling refugees to contribute to their host country’s economy and strengthens their ties with local society. Each purchase also represents an unmistakable act of solidarity with refugees and an appreciation for the power of the human spirit.

Throughout Africa, Asia and the Middle East, MADE51 links refugee artisans in hosting countries with local social enterprises that work in the artisanal sector. MADE51 social enterprise partners are selected based on their proven experience in design, production management, export and marketing.

In partnership with the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), MADE51 sets the ethical compliance standards that social enterprise partners must meet in their work with refugees. This ensures that each artisan receives a fair wage, has decent working conditions and that the 10 principles of Fair Trade are met.