It’s not often that we have an opportunity to participate in a
project and fair trade product that has so much pathos and meaning. One of the
new products we’ve recently added to our online SFAC store does carry such
meaningful weight, in the form of candles inset into strikingly beautiful
holders crafted from Haiti’s devastating 2010 earthquake. The candles are made
by Haitian artisans associated with Prosperity Candle and Prosperity Catalyst,
two nonprofits dedicated to the continuing rebuilding of lives in
Haiti—including women entrepreneurs. The candles symbolize light from darkness
and a brighter future ahead. The blog site for Prosperity Candle says, “Turning
these blocks into smooth candle holders is a slow process done entirely by hand
from start to finish. No two pieces are exactly the same depending on the
material we receive.”
There are two main styles: Pillar, and Centerpiece. Each candle is produced expressly for you, according to your choice of style, color, and
fragrance—made from concrete rubble. Votive candles fit into the three
receptacle holes lined with recycled aluminum.
We’re always adding to our store collections so we invite you
to check back often to see what’s fresh and exciting. For this month, take a
look at the Jewelry and Accessories pages. Always fair trade, eco friendly
green, handmade, and socially conscious.
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