Africa is a vast, wild continent with majestic landscapes. The civilization holds its mystic beauty of an era that long ago faded, but won’t be forgotten. Metalcraft by DeZine offers a means of conduit to this distant age by using the traditional, and adding a touch of modern edge. Copper and brass has been used by Africans for self adornment since 500 B.C. Simple yet complex, ancient yet modern, this copper and brass jewelry is inspired by the Ndebele culture whose art has played such a prominent part of their everyday lives. Metalcraft by Dezine are handcrafted brass and copper components, cresting high-quality metal art. Each piece is formed by hand, burnished, polished and then dipped in ananti-tarnish lacquer. These pieces are made in a small village in Suth Africa by local craftspeople, utilizing Fair Trade Standards. Metalcraft by Dezine provides meaningful employment for over 100 members of their village. In addition to economic benefits, villagers are provided with on-going training and education in life-skills. Metalcraft by Dezine is Part of the Black Economic Empowerment Act in South Africa, which requires the following for the company to be included in the Act: • Pay fair wages • Required to teach employees life skills, such as banking, finances, computer, literacy, health, hygiene, birth control and disease prevention • Buy products from other Africa vendors to help create sustainable jobs for other African companies |
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