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	Small Spiral Notebook Banana #EAPPS041 This small sized journal has a hard cover and is sturdy and practical. Its compact size makes it easy to carry around with you. Designs/Colors may vary depending on artisan group and geographical location. Hand made in Zimbabwe using environmentally friendly methods.

Click Image to Enlarge	Small Spiral Notebook Terracotta #EAPPS047 This small sized journal has a hard cover and is sturdy and practical. Its compact size makes it easy to carry around with you. Designs/Colors may vary depending on artisan group and geographical location. Hand made in Zimbabwe using environmentally friendly methods.

Click Image to Enlarge	Large Notecard Box News/Seeds #EAPPS124 This large note box uses old newspaper and naturally growing seeds in its design. It is highly useful for message taking or writing lists. Natural notelets are housed in a sturdy card box. Makes a great gift. 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 Notecard Box Target #EAPPS134 This large note box using a target design is very useful for message taking. Natural notelets are housed in a sturdy card box. Makes a great gift. 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 Notecard Box Seeds #EAPPS144 This large note box in seed is very useful for message taking. Natural notelets are housed in a sturdy card box. Makes a great gift. 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 Notecard Box Scrolls #EAPPS154 This large note box uses scrolls in its design and is very useful for message taking. Natural notelets are housed in a sturdy card box. Makes a great gift. 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 Notecard Box Quills #EAPPS164 This large note box using fake porcupine quills in its design is very useful for message taking. Natural notelets are housed in a sturdy card box. Makes a great gift. 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 Notelet Box Mukavi #EAPPS174M This little notelet box in a mukavi design is very useful next to a telephone for messages. Little natural notelets are housed in a sturdy card box. Makes a great gift. 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 Notelet Box Naturals #EAPPS174N This little notelet box in natural colors is very useful next to a telephone for messages. Little natural notelets are housed in a sturdy card box. Makes a great gift. 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 Notelet Box Safari Green #EAPPS174S This little notelet box in a safari green color is very useful next to a telephone for messages. Little natural notelets are housed in a sturdy card box. Makes a great gift. 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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