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Deforestation in Haiti. Thanks in part to a history of decades of dictators, plus economic embargoes and sanctions since the early 1990's, Haiti is considered the poorest nation in the western hemisphere. Much of the land has been recently deforested by the people for firewood. (See photo on right).

75-80% of the population is impoverished, with almost half of the population being illiterate. Only 40% have access to potable drinking water. 25% have access to sanitary sewage systems.

But there is hope. Since pre-Columbian times Haiti's skilled craftsmen have transformed natural materials like vetiver, sisal, banana leaf and vine into functional baskets and works of art. One World Projects and Aid to Artisans are working to find markets for these fine traditional Haitian crafts. Haitian basket making. Haitian man working on Basket form.


Banana leaf hampers and planters.

Banana Leaf Hampers & Planters

Vetiver vase and baskets from Haiti.

Vetiver Bird Houses, Baskets & more

Sisal baskets, some with banana edging.

Sisal Baskets

Vine, Palm and Straw Trays, baskets etc from Haiti.

Vine, Palm & Straw Items


Basketry Section Quick Links:

Basketry Main Page

Bolivian Chilliwa
Bolivian Totora Reed

Haitian Main Page
   Banana Leaf
   Sisal
   Vetiver
   Vine, Palm, Straw

Ghana Grass
Guatemalan Maize
Kenyan Glass Bead
Nicaraguan Pine Needle
Rwandan Sisal / Banana


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One World Projects is a member of the Fair Trade Federation, Coop America, Social Venture Network, and the Aid to Artisan Trade Network. We're committed to helping economically disadvantaged artisans and farmers worldwide in a environmentally beneficial manner.



  

Retail Shipping/Handling Charge
within the Continental US for most products

We've added expedited shipping (2-day or overnight) options at checkout. NOTE that these options are for continental US orders only - please contact us for personalized service for other delivery locations. Orders for expedited shipping must be received before 2pm EST on weekdays. Please include your phone number!
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1.We usually ship retail orders within 1-3 business days of order placement.
2. We'll ship our products outside the continental US by doing an individualized shipping calculation for you. Please contact us, saying what you'd like to purchase, and where you'd like it shipped.
3. Oversize / heavy items have a separate shipping fee and don't use this shipping table. See a full explanation.
4. A few items have an additional shipping fee listed in the description.
5. Some items do not have an add-to-cart button by them, but they can be purchased - simply contact us for a personally calculated order.

  

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 Shipping Cost 

  

$0 - $25.00

$6.50


$25.01 - $75.00

$8.00


$75.01 - 99.99

$10.00


$100.00 and up

FREE Ground Shipping!
(additional shipping fee on a few
large items still applies)