Bonito the Parrot Potholder | Handwoven Cotton, Fair Trade

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$35
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The Bonito the Parrot Potholder is a handwoven cotton potholder made by women artisans at UPAVIM in Guatemala. It protects your hands from hot pots and baking dishes, and it looks good hanging on a kitchen hook. It also makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves color, cooking or Frida Kahlo's world.

Bonito is part of our Frida Garden Kitchen Collection. He is inspired by the parrots that appear in children's stories about Frida's life and the animals that filled her Casa Azul.

Features

  • 🦜 Handwoven cotton front: 100% cotton fabric woven on traditional pedal looms.
  • 🔥 Heat-resistant filling: a durable polyester blend filling and heat-resistant polyester batting for everyday kitchen use.
  • 📏 Size: 9" H × 7" W, or 10" H including the hanging loop.
  • 🪝 Hanging loop: store it on a hook or leave it out as kitchen décor.
  • 🌿 Frida Garden Kitchen Collection: pairs with other pieces in the series.

Why you'll love it

  • 🤝 Fair Trade: your purchase supports fair wages, education, healthcare and economic opportunity for women and families in Guatemala.
  • 🎁 Easy gift: a handcrafted housewarming, hostess or birthday present with a story behind it.
  • 🍳 Practical and pretty: it protects your hands while you cook and adds color when it's not in use.

Specifications

  • Dimensions: 9" H × 7" W (10" H with loop)
  • Front: 100% handwoven cotton
  • Filling: polyester blend filling and heat-resistant polyester batting
  • Made by: women artisans of UPAVIM, Guatemala
  • Certification: Fair Trade

Add the Bonito the Parrot Potholder to your cart and bring a little of Frida's garden into your kitchen.

Why Closiist?
  • Sustainability: Clozist is committed to eco-friendly practices. We offer a wide range of sustainable and upcycled products, reducing your environmental impact.
  • Supporting Local Businesses: By shopping at Clozist, you're supporting US-based businesses and contributing to local economies.
  • Unique and High-Quality Products: Clozist curates a collection of unique and high-quality products, often from smaller brands that you might not find elsewhere.
  • Ethical Sourcing: Clozist prioritizes ethical sourcing and fair trade practices.
  • Convenience: With free shipping on orders over $49 for members of our Reward Program, it's easy to shop online and have your products delivered to your doorstep.
  • Impact: For every order we offset 7kgs of CO2 and rescue 2 plastic bottles from the Ocean. Check our impact here
Environmental Impact

Our efforts to reduce our CO2 emissions generated by the sending of your orders mean that today Clozist is Carbon Positive on its shipments.

With the help of Greenspark we voluntarily offset 7kg of CO2 and remove 2 plastic bottles from the oceans with each order at no extra cost to you.

Why 7kgs (15.43 lb)?

We took the average Carbon Emission of a 2lb package ground sent from NYC to LA and multiply that number by 4.

Why 2 bottles?

Millions of plastic bottles pollute our oceans every year, two standard bottles are a daily recommended water intake. We're committed to cleaning them up.

About Upavim Crafts

UPAVIM: Empowering Women and Building Communities

UPAVIM is a remarkable women-led cooperative based in La Esperanza, Guatemala. Founded in 1989, UPAVIM has been a beacon of hope and opportunity for its members and their communities.

By creating and selling beautiful, handcrafted products, UPAVIM provides its members with economic independence, leadership opportunities, and access to education. The cooperative supports a full-day K-6 school, a daycare, and a Montessori-based preschool, ensuring that the next generation has the tools they need to succeed.

UPAVIM's success has fueled the development of a health clinic, tutoring program, and a local bakery, further improving the lives of people in La Esperanza.

Through their work, UPAVIM is not only empowering women but also building a stronger, more resilient community. By supporting UPAVIM, you're helping to create a brighter future for generations to come.

Shipping & Delivery

Orders are usually dispatched within 2-3 business days. 

The shipping rate is calculated and displayed at checkout. Free shipping is available for orders over $49.00 for Shakers members of our reward program, and with no minimum, for Makers members (We can't offer free shipping when the lowest shipping cost exceeds $10).

Shipment confirmation and order tracking:
Once your order is fulfilled, you receive a tracking number to follow your package by email. Allow 24-48 hours for the carrier to update the tracking number in its system.

We might ship your order in more than 1 package. In that case, you receive a tracking number for each shipment.

We never guarantee a delivery date and all dates shown are estimates.

Your order might be delayed in case we experience a high volume of orders. If your order fulfillment is delayed, we will let you know by email asap. We may be able to assist you in case your order is delayed during transit.

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