Archive for tag: ecofriendly

Eco friendly line made from Palm of Iraka

Tuesday, June 01, 2010

narino productsEco friendly line made from Palm of Iraka-Palma de Iraka. The designs represent the beauty that nature has to offer. 100% Biodegradble. These items are made by a Cooperative of women located in Sandonal, Narino- in Southern Colombia.

Photo 1: Placematts with beautifull textures- made out of Palma de Iraka from Sothern Colombia.

Photo 2: Woven Palma de Iraka to make bucket style handbags with shoulder straps.

These are now being sold at Latin Organics Cafe in Vancouver. We ship your order.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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New Eco Friendly Items have arrived

Friday, May 28, 2010

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Handcrafted by the Kankuamo and Kogi women from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia.

Now exclusively at Latin Organics Cafe- we present Mochilas hand made by the Kogi women following anscestral traditions.The Mochilas are used to carry food and other needed items. Most Kogis carry two mochilas at a time. 100% Biodegradable.

The Kankuamo women weave as part of their tradition to express their thoughts on Mother nature. Natural dyes are used.These products are eco friendly and bio degradable. Unique in design.

Latin Organics supports Unique traditions- traditions that are the back bone of civilization. They need to be protected and passed on to new generations.

Kankuamo tribe that lives in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, in the area of Atanquez,Cesar from where Latin Organics CEO's ancestors once lived.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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