This lovely leaf stationery was handmade by a woman who used to work in a Haitian brothel.

Working in the brothel was an extremely difficult life to say the least, with terrible pay and no sense of dignity. Earning an excellent, livable wage creating unique items like these stationery sets has given these Haitian women the opportunity to leave the brothel and make a better life for themselves. Learning new skills has also nurtured their creative side and restored their dignity.

Our leaf stationery comes in sets of 6 sheets with two different types of leaves, and kraft envelopes are included. The ladies make the stationery by blending recycled paper scraps and then pouring the pulp into a mold and deckle. Before the pulp dries, they place a pressed leaf picked right off a tree in Haiti, and lightly press it onto each stationery sheet. No two pieces are exactly alike - handmade at its finest with a neutral, natural look. Makes a beautiful gift but you'll want to keep a set for yourself, too!

Your stationery set will arrive in a cellophane sleeve with a brief insert enclosed, and a tag signed by the artist who created them.

100% of the profits from your purchase go back into this artisan program so that a life of Libète ("freedom") can remain possible. Your purchase makes a life changing difference for these women and their families!

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Blessings,
Neile