Buy Emu Metal Turquoise ( 34 x 20 cm)

Metal – Bali

Bali is an island of Indonesia and has more than 3 million inhabitants. Dance and music are very important in daily life, but the Balinese are also very spiritual. Over the years, Bali continues to develop and the economy is also moving in the right direction.

Artisan

This family business is located in the countryside of Bali. It is more than 2 hours drive from the capital Denpasar. The owner runs the workshop together with his wife. They have about 20 employees, the majority of whom are women.

How is it Made?

The men are responsible for the production. They cut the material, weld and solder all kinds of pieces together to create the desired design. The women then take care of the finishing. They then sand the metal and finish it in the desired color.

Fairtrade

The producer is located in a remote location, so they offer employment to people in rural areas. The owner would like to expand his business in the future so that he can employ even more people. Sarana works together with this producer so that he can strengthen his production capacity. This also allows him to increase his knowledge of the western market. He receives organizational advice, help developing new designs and Sarana provides western trends. In this way, the future prospects of this producer are improved.