Mud Cloth Giraffe Toy

Mud cloth is a traditional fabric from western Africa. The base cloth is hand-woven cotton, traditional designs are hand-painted and the cloth is dyed in natural pigments. These stuffed giraffe toys are made with mud cloth and are available in an assortment of natural colors and patterns. Handmade by artisans at Sininyesigi, a Mali based women's organization. Sininyesigi, in bambara (local language) means to "Plan the future". The organization supports the artisans with health care, child care, nutrition and education. Sininyesigi, also provides local men and women with vocational trainings, which has helped them find alternate income sources and a better standard of living. Small measures 15” high x 5” wide x 10” deep Handmade in Mali and fair trade imported.