Global Crafts Haitian Metal Wall Art - Recycled Hand-Painted Steel Decor

Global Crafts Haitian Metal Wall Art - Recycled Hand-Painted Steel Decor

• GECKO IN A TREE: A vivid gecko climbs through a canopy of hand cut leaves in this round sculpture, combining two favourite subjects of Haitian metalwork in a single design. The embossed, painted surface lifts the leaf pattern off the metal, and every piece is hand painted, so the color and the design vary between them. The round format suits a small wall or a gallery grouping.
• RECYCLED DRUM METAL: Artisans work recycled metal drums into the finished panel, cutting the outline and raising the texture before any paint goes on. The weatherproof construction suits a sheltered patio as well as an indoor wall, and left in the weather the steel takes on a rustic patina if you prefer an aged look. Nothing about the surface is printed or applied by machine.
• SIMPLE NAIL MOUNTING: No special hardware, no frame and no batteries are needed here. The nooks and open spaces within the metal design act as mounting points for pin head nails, so you can level it against the wall in a couple of minutes. Handmade production means the size can differ by up to 2 in between pieces. Two pin head nails set into the design are usually plenty.
• NATURE INSPIRED DECOR: The leaf and gecko motif suits bedrooms, living rooms and home offices, and its farmhouse leaning finish sits well with wood, linen and houseplants. To keep the painted color at its brightest in an outdoor spot, give it a spray on clear enamel once a year, which also keeps the embossed detail crisp. It sits well in a farmhouse styled room or a plant filled corner.
• SIGNED AND FAIRLY TRADED: Hand painted by fair trade artisans in Haiti and often signed by the maker, this gecko carries a personal mark rather than a factory stamp. Global Crafts belongs to the Fair Trade Federation, whose standards cover safe workplaces, fair wages and investment in the communities where artisans live. Your purchase helps empower the artisans who made it.