Beautiful double picture frame made by Salay (SHAPII)
SHAPII are located in the Philippines and started in 1987 as a family business and have grown to employing over 200 people, making handmade paper, cards and stationery items. The Philippines government regard this project as a mode for creating rural employment without large investment. The employment it creates has brought real stability to the small seaside town of Salay. The production areas are light, airy and spacious and benefits include free medical consultation, dental health and eyeglasses. Workers participate in decision-making and have the option of becoming shareholders.
The paper is made from grasses and leaves which are gathered from the streets and gardens nearby and production helps free the village of the weed cogon grass.
The frame is decorated with dried flowers.
Approx size: Overall width - 18.5cm, height 12cm
Picture Inserts: width 5cm, height 7cm
Fair Trade
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