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Idyllic lotus pond view from southern Bangladesh, with dragonflies. In golden hues of wheatstraw, meticulously cut by artisans of Rishilpi.

Artisans cut and flatten wheat straw and even it by scraping with a knife. For larger pieces, wheat straw strips are fixed to paper to form a sheet from which designs are cut. For more detailed designs wheat straw is cut into thin strips, pieced together in layers. Artisans apply heat in varying degrees to make the range of tones from tan to dark brown or black.
  • Wheatstraw, glass, paper
  • 14Lx.5Wx17.5H inches
  • Made in Bangladesh

UPC Code: 732919456905

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Rishilpi Development Projects

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Artisan Group: Rishilpi Development Projects
Country: Bangladesh

Rishilpi was founded in 1977 by two Italian missionaries to improve the lives of the Rishi caste. More than 1,580 artisans make and market crafts through Rishilpi. Embroidery, wheat straw, palm leaf and jute sections provide work for poor women from rural villages.

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