Earth Friendly Paper Products

Originals from Africa is partnered with Zimbabwean producer group, Mapepa (meaning paper in the local dialect). Mapepa has been making hand made, eco friendly paper for over 20 years. They work with over 50 villages in Southern Africa (Zimbabwe and Botswana). Villagers in Botswana and Zimbabwe have been trained in the art of paper making and over the years have developed a unique range of hand made paper and products. The communities are encouraged to work in their own environments and therefore don't have to commute and leave their children in the care of others. Materials are collected by the individual communities - materials that are replenishible and plentiful near their homes. From the sheet paper that is made from these materials, talented artists fashion sophisticated products using Traditional African tools like the duri and the guyo that are known to these communities. The paper making projects create work opportunities and develop skills which assist villagers in achieving financial independence for their families in a time of over 80% unemployment, high AIDS rates, and a volatile political environment.

All products are ecologically sound - acid free, tree free, lignin free & ph neutral.

Medium Upright Journals	Medium Precious Journals	Medium String Spiral Journals
Small String Spiral Journals	Picture Frames	Notecard / Notelet Boxes
Stationery - Cards / Card Sets	Stationery - Wallets / Writing Sets	Bookmarks

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Click Image to Enlarge	Large Card & Envelope Flower #MFS01WFL This single card/envelope set featuring a wire chameleon is a fun piece. Designs/colors might vary slightly, depending on the rural village in Zimbabwe/Botswana making the products. Made by hand in Zimbabwe/Botswana. 6.5"x9". Comes in assorted colors.

Click Image to Enlarge	Small Single Card/Env Reindeer #MFS01WR This single card/envelope set featuring a wire reindeer is here just in time for the holiday season. Designs/colors might vary slightly, depending on the rural village in Zimbabwe/Botswana making the products. Made by hand in Zimbabwe/Botswana. Comes in assorted colors.

Click Image to Enlarge	Large Card & Envelope Reindeer #MFS01WRL This single card/envelope set featuring a wire chameleon is a fun piece. Designs/colors might vary slightly, depending on the rural village in Zimbabwe/Botswana making the products. Made by hand in Zimbabwe/Botswana. 6.5"x9". Comes in assorted colors.

Click Image to Enlarge	Large Single Card/Env. Feather #MFS06F This large single feather card set makes a great addition to a gift. It comes with 1 envelope and 1 card. Designs/colors might vary slightly, depending on the rural village in Zimbabwe/Botswana making the products. Made by hand in Zimbabwe/Botswana.

Click Image to Enlarge	Large Single Card/Env. Leaf #MFS06L This leaves single card set makes a great gift. It comes in a set of 1 envelope and 1 card. Designs/colors might vary slightly, depending on the rural village in Zimbabwe/Botswana making the products. Made by hand in Zimbabwe/Botswana.

Click Image to Enlarge	Large Stationery Wallet - Feathers #MLF01F This feather card set makes a great gift. It comes in a set of 4 envelopes and 4 cards. Designs/colors might vary slightly, depending on the rural village in Zimbabwe/Botswana making the products. Made by hand in Zimbabwe/Botswana.

Click Image to Enlarge	Large Stationery Wallet - Leaves #MLF01L This leaves card set makes a great gift. It comes in a set of 4 envelopes and 4 cards. Designs/colors might vary slightly, depending on the rural village in Zimbabwe/Botswana making the products. Made by hand in Zimbabwe/Botswana.

Click Image to Enlarge	Small Stationery Wallet - Leaves #MLF01L This small leaves card set makes a great gift. It comes in a set of 4 envelopes and 4 cards. Designs/colors might vary slightly, depending on the rural village in Zimbabwe/Botswana making the products. Made by hand in Zimbabwe/Botswana.

Click Image to Enlarge	Small Stationery Wallet - Feathers #MLF02F This feather card set makes a great gift. It comes in a set of 4 envelopes and 4 cards. Designs/colors might vary slightly, depending on the rural village in Zimbabwe/Botswana making the products. Made by hand in Zimbabwe/Botswana.

Click Image to Enlarge	Blank Cards & Envelope Set - Brites #MSP05B This Brites blank paper set makes a great gift. It comes in a set of 5 envelopes and 5 cards. Designs/colors might vary slightly, depending on the rural village in Zimbabwe/Botswana making the products. Made by hand in Zimbabwe/Botswana.

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