• Made from Shesham wood by Aspiration in India
• Hand carved
• Overall size 27 x 29 x 9cm
•  On 3 legs

This clever bowl is made using a 'concertina' effect, whereby the inside of the bowl is comprised of wooden links that rest on each other, each one smaller than the last. This means it effectively folds up flat!

Fair Trade producer details:

Aspiration are a small fair trade organisation based in Delhi in India.   Founded in 1993 they organise groups of families and skilled artisans and help bring them up from poverty.  Bashir Ahmed who is in charge of their workshop has won the prestigious Indian National Master Craftsman Award.  Some groups have even become self-independent artisans in their own community.

Aspiration believe in sincere work for the welfare of artisans and families which are located all over India including Jaipur and Sarangapur by promoting and developing cottage industries, improving economic and social welfare and proving fair wages.

By purchasing fair trade products like this you are making a positive difference to the lives of disadvantaged producers and artisans in the developing world.