Monday, June 29, 2015

Zulugrass Jewelry Helps Build a Bridge

Zulugrass helps cross the economic bridge.

Made in the bush of Kenya, Zulugrass jewelry was created to provide work opportunities for their Maasai neighbors.

Long grasses are harvested one blade at a time, dried, cut to size, then dyed lovely hues. See Multi Strand selections here.

This cultural tradition of highly skilled beadwork dates back generations, Maasai women string the grass beads together with brilliant Czech crystals, creating attractive jewelry.

An art form that now provides a much needed income and opportunity to themselves, their families, and their community.

colors for single strand zulugrass jewelry

Colors in the Classic Collection

Daraja Imports™ continues to strengthen their partnerships in East and South Africa to further bridge the economic gap and empower the poor to a sustainable level of living.

Long Grasses are harvested one at a time.

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

ENDLESS WAYS TO RECYCLE ..

A TIRE ...

It would appear there are a multitude of practical and fun choices.

Even global choices..

Whether disposing - gathering - re-using - recycling - re-purposing - re re-purchasing -

Make the Fair, Safe and Green Choice.

We Wear Ours …

We've made it part of our Fair Trade with East African artisans. There's just a great comfort knowing this purchase helps so many people, causes and our environment.

These Great Recycled Tire Sandals

FATHERS DAY SPECIAL $40 AND FREE SHIPPING

Fair Trade is a global movement that addresses the injustices of conventional trade. Fairtrade, the most widely recognised ethical label in the world, makes it easy for you to figure out if your purchases are ethically produced.

These handmade black leather sandals are made in Tanzania by a group of enterprising, rural women, many of whom are widows.

They are handcrafted from fine leather, recycled tires and either a white or black trade bead.

High quality leather is used for the inner sole, and recycled tire tread is used for the sole. Good for another 20,000 miles!

All Daraja Imports products are Fair Trade and handcrafted in Eastern and Southern Africa from local, sustainable and/or recycled material.

Purchase at Duraja Imports.

Your purchase of these cool flip flops guarantees you an awesome pair of footwear, and a chance to help recycle and change the lives of these underprivileged women and their families!

Sizes currently available are 8-12. If you wear a half size, order a size up.

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

DARAJA IMPORTS SHOWING at OLD THRESHERS REUNION

June 30-July 4, 2015: 45th Annual Southeast Old Threshers’ Reunion

8 am-9 pm
Denton FarmPark
1072 Cranford Road, Denton NC

Daraja Imports™ On The Road brings the experience to you. Festivals and Events provide a welcoming place to share a piece of Daraja Imports. Old Threshers Reunion in Denton NC will be such a place. You’ll enter our booth and find an authentic culturally rich feel as you hold a piece of handbeaded jewelry, completely recycled from an old form, hand fired and beaded into wearable art. Touching the silk scarves transfers a process of passion long forgotten by many. Visit our booth at Old Threshers Reunion and Experience Daraja Imports™. See you in Denton!

The largest steam, gas and antique farm machinery show in the Southeastern US! Over 1,000 antique tractors on display, hundreds of gasoline engines on display, antique farm machinery demonstrations, tractor pulls, lawnmower pull, horse pull, auction, arts & crafts, flea market, 15 restored old buildings, country, bluegrass and gospel music, and some of the best food you will ever eat! Admission is $14 for adults; $6 for children under 12 and pre-school are free. Camping is available. For more information call 800-458-2755 or visit www.DentonFarmPark.com.

See flyer here