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Pig 6cm long

Pig 6cm long

 
£7.25


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Box Andean 6 x 4cm

Box Andean 6 x 4cm

 
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Wall hanging - Faith (50cm long)

Wall hanging - Faith (50cm long)

 
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Welcome to SIWOK Crafts

Siwok Crafts is a Fair Trade Supplier

SIWOK is the Wichi Indian name for the red-crested woodpecker, typical of the Chaco forest in Northern Argentina and prominent in the native mythology. It is the symbol of their fine craftsmanship.

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For centuries the Wichi Indians have lived in the scrub forest of Northern Argentina as hunter/gatherers. Now this way of life is threatened by the relentless advance of civilisation. The forest is being chopped down and many Indians thrown off their land, or they have difficulty pursuing traditional methods of finding food. There are few jobs.

They have turned to craft production as a means of survival and keeping their culture alive. All items are hand-crafted in four scented local hard woods, beautifully finished and polished, thus enabling them to continue living in the forest and able to work in their own homes. By purchasing Siwok Crafts you help the Indians survive in their native land while they earn a living wage in their harsh environment, maintain self-respect and retain their culture and thus restore their dignity.

Latest NEWS

REVISITING The Argentina Chaco - Dr Michael & Virginia Patterson, July 2011
A visit was made to the Argentina Chaco by Dr Michael and Virginia Patterson in June/July 2011...
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Siwok Foundation awarded Dow Agroscience 1st Prize
Against all predictions the Siwok Foundation was awarded by Dow Agroscience, 1st Prize in their 9th edition of the development of people in the agriculture sector.
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Best Selling Items

Christmas tree decorations, assorted

Christmas tree decorations, assorted

 
£3.75


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Cross holding chunky (11cm long)

Cross holding chunky (11cm long)

 
£11.00


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Keyring in Designs as Pictured

Keyring in Designs as Pictured

 
£2.50


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Cross holding fine (10cm long)

Cross holding fine (10cm long)

 
£12.00


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Duck flat 6cm

Duck flat  6cm

 
£4.00


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Christmas tree decorations, Angels

Christmas tree decorations, Angels

 
£3.75


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N.B. Each item is unique as craft is handmade and there is a variation between each item. Also dimensions are approximate.

The woods and material used are:

Green
Palo Santo (holy wood)
Red
Quebracho (axe breaker)
Black
Guayacan
Yellow
Mora
(All are scented hard woods)
White
Cow bone

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