Description
Add a touch of whimsy and culture to your space with our Hand Made & Painted Paper Mache Bunny Shapped Piggy Bank. This charming and functional piece is meticulously crafted by skilled Swazi women from Zoggs, bringing a delightful touch of Eswatini’s artistry into your home. Bring a splash of color and a piece of Eswatini’s heritage into your home with this unique, handmade Bunny Shapped Piggy Bank – a perfect blend of tradition, art, and functionality.
What It Is: This unique bunny shapped piggy bank is made from lightweight yet durable paper mache, hand-painted with vibrant and intricate patterns. Shaped like an bunny, it serves both as a decorative item and a practical savings bank. Each piece reflects the individual creativity of the artisan, making it a truly one-of-a-kind treasure.
Uses: The Hand Made & Painted Paper Mache Bunny Shapped Piggy Bank is perfect for saving coins and small change. It also makes a playful and artistic addition to any room, adding a cultural and functional element to your decor. Its eye-catching design makes it a great gift for both children and adults.
Care Instructions: To clean, simply wipe with a dry cloth.
Materials: Paper Mache, Acrylic Paint (lead free)
Handmade with Care: Each Bunny Shapped Piggy Bank is carefully crafted and painted by skilled Swazi women at Zoggs in southern Eswatini. The handmade process ensures that each piece has its own distinct features and slight variations in shape, pattern and color, adding to its unique charm.
Supporting Fair Trade: By purchasing this bunny shapped piggy bank, you are supporting fair trade practices and contributing to the empowerment of women in Eswatini. Zoggs follows fair trade principles, ensuring fair compensation and sustainable employment for its artisans.
Unique and Sustainable: Zoggs is committed to sustainability, using up-cycled and recycled materials whenever possible. Your Hand Made & Painted Paper Mache Bunny Shapped Piggy Bank is not only a stunning piece of art but also an eco-friendly choice.
Warning: This product is not suitable for children under the age of 5 years old.
Meet the Creators: Empowered Women
In Eswatini’s Lowveld region, Zoggs is more than just an artisan collective; it’s a story of resilience, empowerment, and creativity. Founded in 2000 by Zoë Fourie, Zoggs began as a small workshop focused on playful and colorful designs. Today, Zoggs is a thriving community of talented women artisans, each trained in traditional craft forms while bringing their unique touch to each piece.
Empowering Women through Craft Zoggs provides its artisans with a sustainable income and skill development in an area where opportunities for women are scarce. The collective emphasizes fair trade and environmental consciousness, empowering women not only economically but also by nurturing creativity and self-reliance. By supporting Zoggs, you’re directly contributing to the lives of Swazi women artisans who create art from the heart.
The Craftsmanship: The Art of Paper Mache
Papier-mâché is an ancient art form that has found a cherished place in African craftsmanship. Starting with recycled paper, each piece is shaped by layering strips over a mold, creating a lightweight yet durable piece. Once dry, the piece is meticulously painted by hand using safe, lead-free acrylic paints, resulting in bold, colorful designs that reflect the artisan’s unique vision.
Crafting with Purpose Papier-mâché’s simplicity makes it a versatile medium, enabling the creation of art with minimal environmental impact. The Zoggs artisans use this craft to make sustainable pieces that celebrate Eswatini’s artistic heritage and embrace eco-friendly practices. Through this process, each piece carries a story of transformation—turning everyday materials into meaningful, lasting art.
Eswatini: The Inspiration Behind the Craft
Known for its rich heritage, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) is a captivating blend of tradition, nature, and modern aspirations. The small yet culturally vibrant kingdom is famed for its annual Marula Festival, where the community comes together in celebration, music, and dance, honoring the cherished marula fruit. This cultural vibrancy and respect for tradition are reflected in the crafts created by Eswatini’s artisans.
Why Eswatini? From the scenic landscapes to the sense of unity in community events, Eswatini offers an environment where art thrives. This deep connection to culture and nature informs each piece crafted by Zoggs, giving buyers not only a product but also a small part of Eswatini’s unique beauty and spirit. When you purchase this piece, you bring a piece of Eswatini’s magic into your own space.
I was looking for a special gift for my son, and this was the perfect find. It’s beautifully crafted, one-of-a-kind, and arrived sooner than expected.