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Swahili African Modern

Swahili African Modern

Swahili Modern is a member of the Fair Trade Federation, a group of like-minded companies working directly with artisans in Africa to bring you handcrafted baskets, decor, & gifts, and organizations that adhere to:

Providing fair payment to workers in developing nations

Educating makers and workers to increase their potential for advancement

Ensuring the rights of children

Developing products and processes that protect and conserve the natural environment

Promoting fair trade as the standard in commercial exchanges

A proudly woman-owned business founded by Leslie Mittelberg in June 1995. Leslie's husband Dale held a Fulbright Scholar position at the University of Nairobi, and during the years the family lived in Kenya, Leslie fell in love with African artistry. Upon returning to the US, she founded her company and named it in honor of the people of East Africa whose artistry inspired her entrepreneurship.

Swahili believes in the potential for a sustainable trade network between Africa and the world. 

Dimensions

Size17.5"L x 13"W x 3.2"H

Vaima Arts Trust Eight Note Xylophone

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These xylophones are carefully calibrated musical instruments that produce an amazingly resonant sound with warm, round tones. This beautiful instrument includes 8 notes, and a set of mallets.

Measures approximately 17.5”L x 13”W x 3.5”H. Due to the handcrafted nature of this item, slight variation is expected such as string and wood color. 

About the Artisans:

Vaima Arts Trust is an amazing organization that uses music and creative arts to empower, rehabilitate, and advocate for marginalized members of their communities. Officially started in 2017, they teach the people they work with how to play, and create Zimbabwean instruments. "Vaima," a Shona word meaning "shine bright," encapsulates their mission to spread joy and creativity using music.

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SKU: mmbx3

Product Origin

Swahili African Modern

Swahili African Modern

Swahili Modern is a member of the Fair Trade Federation, a group of like-minded companies working directly with artisans in Africa to bring you handcrafted baskets, decor, & gifts, and organizations that adhere to:

Providing fair payment to workers in developing nations

Educating makers and workers to increase their potential for advancement

Ensuring the rights of children

Developing products and processes that protect and conserve the natural environment

Promoting fair trade as the standard in commercial exchanges

A proudly woman-owned business founded by Leslie Mittelberg in June 1995. Leslie's husband Dale held a Fulbright Scholar position at the University of Nairobi, and during the years the family lived in Kenya, Leslie fell in love with African artistry. Upon returning to the US, she founded her company and named it in honor of the people of East Africa whose artistry inspired her entrepreneurship.

Swahili believes in the potential for a sustainable trade network between Africa and the world. 

Dimensions

Size17.5"L x 13"W x 3.2"H
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