Wola Nani, Xhosa for “we embrace and develop one another”, is a non-profit organization that helps South African communities hit by the HIV crisis. Wola Nani Crafts emerged in response to the need for unemployed, HIV-positive women to generate an income. Through a developmental, self help approach the project’s members have been enabled to take greater control of their lives and achieve a better quality of life. The various crafts are distributed extensively throughout the world and their colorful designs have been granted a Proudly South African endorsement.
I found these affordable handmade Wola Noni papier mache bowls on a recent jaunt to Anthropologie. Constructed from recycled materials like sardine can labels and matchbook covers, each bowl comes with an illustrated storybook depicting their commitment to this vital project.
4 comments:
I knew these looked familiar! I saw them at the Anthro in San Francisco this past weekend and wondered how I could fenagle one home in my suitcase. Very cool find and for a very good cause.
Oh, I love these. So colorful and vibrant. And perhaps best, guilt-free! Good buy, Anthro.
Anthropologie is going to break me, I swear!!! These are so great.
these are fantastic. i love the last one in particular.
i enjoyed my visit. have a good week!
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