Meet our absolutely charming Reindeer Friends - delightfully handcrafted beaded ornaments created by skilled women artisans in Arusha, Tanzania! These adorable holiday decorations combine beautiful traditional beadwork with reclaimed galvanized metals, and yes - they look wonderfully like giraffes, as of course a reindeer created in Africa should! Each 2.5-3 inch treasure brings authentic African artistry to your holiday celebrations.
What Makes These Reindeer Special: • Authentic African interpretation - Reindeer reimagined through the lens of East African artistry
• Handcrafted with love - Each friend is individually created by skilled women artisans
• Sustainable materials - Beautiful beads combined with reclaimed galvanized metals
• Perfect size - 2.5-3 inches tall, ideal for trees, garlands, or gift decoration
• Fair wage-focused - Supporting women with above-market compensation and safe workplaces
• Unique character - Each reindeer has its own personality due to handcrafting
The Perfect Holiday Companions: These African-inspired Christmas ornaments are absolutely enchanting! Whether gracing your Christmas tree, adorning holiday packages, or bringing smiles as thoughtful gifts, each handmade reindeer ornament tells a story of cultural creativity and skilled craftsmanship. Their giraffe-like appearance adds whimsical charm that sparks conversation and joy.
The Artisan Story: Created in Arusha, Tanzania, each beaded holiday ornament represents the beautiful fusion of holiday traditions with African artistry. Our artisan partners use traditional beading techniques, creating reindeer that reflect their own cultural perspective - resulting in these wonderfully giraffe-like creatures that are uniquely beautiful and authentically African.
The Impact Behind Your Purchase: When you choose our Reindeer Friends, you're supporting women artisans with fair wage-focused employment and safe working conditions. Through our non-profit Foot Forward Fund, 100% of net proceeds support our UhuruPads menstrual hygiene program and other initiatives empowering girls and women across East Africa.
Perfect For:
- Christmas tree decorating with a unique twist
- Holiday gift package decoration
- Stocking stuffers and small gifts
- Collectors of handmade ornaments
- Those who appreciate cultural artistry
- Supporting women's empowerment
- Adding conversation pieces to holiday decor
Product Specifications:
- Size: 2.5-3 inches tall
- Materials: Beautiful beads and reclaimed galvanized metals
- Origin: Handcrafted in Arusha, Tanzania
- Care: Dust gently with soft cloth
- Character: Each reindeer has unique variations due to handcrafting; we just love their "kind of like a baby giraffe" look!
Create Your Herd: Collect multiple Reindeer Friends to create your own unique holiday herd! Mix and match with our other handcrafted Christmas decor including:
- Wooden Holiday Friends
- Angels From On High
- Enchanting Santa Gift Baskets
- Hand-Beaded Trees - and Mini-Tree Ornaments
- Incredible Nativity Sets, created from banana fiber and wire, in both size large and small
- Soapstone Angels, lovingly carved to create a divine addition to your holiday display