This colorful bowl has been handcrafted in Nepal by artisans in the remote mountain villages of Lapa, Tipling and Shertung. It is made using discarded plastic wrappers from popular manufactured food products brought in from the cities. It can be a meaningful gift to anybody that understands the importance of recycling and knows how creative we can be by turning waste into something beautiful!

Durable and washable!

Origin: Nepal
Size: 8 1/2" Diameter

About the Project: Recycling programs have been started in the villages to encourage the collection of non biodegradable trash and to educate about the importance of protecting the natural ecology. Net proceeds from the purchase of this gift fund primary healthcare and community education through Himalayan HealthCare. Since 2002 the sale of gift items produced at The SPIRAL Foundation Workshop in Kathmandu have helped fund the construction and the running costs of Ilam Clinic, Ilam, Nepal.