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Alaffia
African Basket, Shoulder

Product code: PC410912
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Alaffia Shoulder African Baskets are used traditionally in Togo, West Africa to hold coins awarded to ceremonial dancers. Members of Alaffia basket cooperatives receive fair wages and health care for their families in return for indigenous skills and knowledge. This exchange empowers West African communities and preserves cultural heritage.

Care and Use: To reshape your basket, spray lightly with water, shape and air dry thoroughly. Avoid direct light for best color retention.
This product traveled 1201 km to reach our warehouse.

Features: Fair Trade

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UPC: 18713200189
G Tax Fair trade product Fair trade product
Hand-woven African Shoulder Basket. Colors may vary.
Alaffia
Olympia, WA
The Alaffia Foundation (TAF) is on a mission to empower African communities through the advancement of Fair Trade, education, sustainable living and gender equality.

The Alaffia Foundation executes our Alaffia Empowerment Projects in Togo, West Africa that support Fair Trade producer communities. TAF provides a platform for individuals and organizations around the world to partner with Alaffia, by sharing resources, skills, time and money. This public support is critical to Alaffia impacting more lives in Togo.

Empowerment Projects are Alaffia’s mission in action, funded by the sale of Alaffia products. Targeted development ensures basic needs are met for a dignified life, allow Togolese communities to provide their skills and knowledge to the rest of the world and rise out of poverty.


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