Large Round Floral Mango Wood Chopping Board

Description

Our chopping boards are hand carved from highly sustainable mango wood by Fair Trade artisans. With a handy strap, large, durable surface area, and intricately hand carved floral details, this round chopping board is a perfect addition to your kitchen._x000D__x000D_Dimensions: 40 × 30.5 × 2 cm_x000D__x000D_All our mango wood products are made entirely by hand using traditional skills handed down from one generation to the next. Mango trees have an incredibly long life, but eventually stop bearing fruit and are replaced by younger trees. As India produces, by far, the most mangos in the world, this results in a huge industry using one of the most sustainable woods known to man._x000D__x000D_Due to the handmade nature of these products each one is unique, but loveliness comes as standard._x000D__x000D_These products are expertly handcrafted by TARA Projects (Trade Alternative Reform Action), a World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) and founding Fair Trade Forum India member._x000D__x000D_Established in the early 1970s, they are dedicated to creating opportunities and support for economically disadvantaged home-based artisans and crafts people in Delhi. Over the years the project has extended its work into the adjoining states of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan._x000D__x000D_The project provides services to enable the production and marketing of handicrafts following Fair Trade principles, as well as providing education and support to empower their grassroots artisans. The heart of their work is dedicated to eradicating poverty, by fighting against exploitation and illiteracy amongst their producers and working communities. They help to fund schools and empower women as part of their drive to support marginalised groups._x000D__x000D_By making a purchase, you are helping to continue the fantastic work of our producers.