{"product_id":"striped-braided-raffia-lamp-shade","title":"Striped Braided Raffia Lamp Shade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMade from carefully braided raffia fiber, black stripes at the base add a sophisticated pop to this beautifully designed large lampshade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16” W x 10” H \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a 1\" opening for hanging\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural color with black stripes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally sourced braided raffia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable and bulb not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDue to the handmade nature, some size and color variation may occur.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBehind The Design\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRwanda has a long history of craft. Traditionally passed down through generations of women, weaving has long been a form of artistic expression with very practical application.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaffia is a straw-like material found inside of a species of palm that grows abundantly across sub-Saharan Africa. The fiber is stripped from the palm leaf, dried in the sun, dyed (if desired), and woven. Because Raffia is soft, durable, and flexible it can be used in a variety of techniques from coil weaving to crochet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eImpact\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artisan sector is the second largest employer in the developing world. Yet the majority of artisans are women who lack access to export markets, business skills, and the financial tools needed to run successful, global enterprises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are dedicated to changing that by investing 100% of our profits into education programs for the women who handcraft our products and youth in their communities. Since 2007, we've provided over 1,100 artisans and 250 young people in Rwanda \u0026amp; Ghana with employment opportunities, entrepreneurship training, and consistent access to the global export market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/indegodev.myshopify.com\/pages\/education\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/indegodev.myshopify.com\/pages\/education\"\u003eThat's Impact.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur woven pieces are sturdy and made to last. They’re also meant to be used, and because life happens, sometimes they get a little out of shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can reshape your basket or bag by spraying creased areas with water and pressing into your desired shape. The material should feel damp but not saturated. Add water slowly to get a feel for what your piece needs and avoid color bleeding. Let dry, avoiding direct sunlight, or placing on fabrics. Repeat as necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStray fibers are normal, trim any that appear over time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSpot Clean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indego Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47679934922969,"sku":"FB70","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/2832\/7897\/files\/FB70.jpg?v=1767728250","url":"https:\/\/bfnw0y-th.myshopify.com\/products\/striped-braided-raffia-lamp-shade","provider":"Soirée Season","version":"1.0","type":"link"}