Glass Bead Blue Whale Ornament

Make a splash on your holiday tree with this blue whale ornament. Handmade in Ghana from recycled glass beads, its cheerful ocean-inspired design brings a playful pop of color to holiday decorating.

Features:

• Handmade in Ghana
• Recycled glass is crushed into a fine powder and poured into clay molds
• Glass is fired in a kiln to create colorful beads
• Finished beads are arranged by hand on a wire frame
• Raffia loop for easy hanging
• Fair trade

Dimensions: Approximately 3.5 inches tall with a 2-inch raffia hanging loop

Maker Group: Global Mamas

Global Mamas was founded in 2003 to create sustainable opportunities for women entrepreneurs in Ghana. The organization works with nearly 350 producers across seven communities who create recycled glass beadwork, hand-batiked textiles, shea butter products and more. Through their work, the Mamas have been able to grow their businesses, purchase equipment, support their children’s education, open shops and build homes. Each purchase supports continued job creation and long-term prosperity for artisans and their families.