I have to say, one of the most beautiful gifts I received over the holidays was from one of my closest friends. What makes this gift so extra special is knowing that the gorgeous, hand-woven basket was made by survivors of the Rwandan genocide, and the proceeds go into the hands of the weavers and their families. The average weaver’s household has 8 children.
Each uniquely crafted piece in the series was commissioned by Macy’s, and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity: “The Path to Peace Project and the income it generates has impacted the lives of at least 18,000 children, transforming them in amazing ways.” To support the cause, which is “based on trade, not aid” you can review the collection online @ macys.com. My heart goes out to the survivors and craftspeople of the Land of a Thousand Hills. namaste.
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