Hand Crafted Cat Wall Art made from Steel Drums, Hand Painted, Fair Trade, Haiti , 14.5 inch

Hand Crafted Cat Wall Art made from Steel Drums, Hand Painted, Fair Trade, Haiti , 14.5 inchCreated by skilled village artisans in Haiti, this unique wall art is made from recycled 55 gallon steel drums. The metal is carefully crafted by hand, starting with cutting and cleaning the oil from used drums that were once used to transport oil in the country. Once flattened, the metal is transformed into beautiful, one of a kind pieces suitable for both indoor and outdoor display. Incorporating elements of sustainability and creative upcycling,

Created by skilled village artisans in Haiti, this unique wall art is made from recycled 55-gallon steel drums. The metal is carefully crafted by hand, starting with cutting and cleaning the oil from used drums that were once used to transport oil in the country. Once flattened, the metal is transformed into beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces suitable for both indoor and outdoor display. Incorporating elements of sustainability and creative upcycling, this artwork is truly a work of art with a meaningful story behind it.

• Type: Metal Wall Art
• Colors: Metallic
• Materials: Upcycled Steel Metal
• Finish: Painted
• Dimensions: Approx. 14.5  x 11 inches.
• Care: If displaying outdoors it is recommended to spray with a clear lacquer once or twice a year, as prolonged exposure to the elements will cause rust.
• Hanging Instructions: To hang metal art simply use pin head nails in the many nooks and spaces available in the design. If nails are shiny, you may want to darken heads with a black marker to help nails visually disappear.

Given the handmade nature of this product please allow for minor variations. As the metal is recovered from recycled oil drums and colored through a burning process it will vary slightly in coloration. Typically the piece has a darkened steel patina. If handpainted, exact colors may vary, which speaks to the one-of-a-kind nature of each piece. Each piece of metal art whether painted or natural is coated with a layer of clear lacquer to help protect the metal.

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This company offers income-generating opportunities to craftspeople in developing countries by following fair trade practices including paying in advance at least the market price for items, ensuring that craftspeople receive payment, and ensuring that the craftspeople work in fair working conditions. We work directly with artisans, craftspeople, and producer groups to achieve these goals and hopefully help improve the lives of some of the people with whom we share this planet.

IMPACT

• Supports Artisans
• Fair Wage/Trade
• Creates Jobs
• Socio-Economic
• Sustainable
• Recycled
• Re-purposed