Nyc Yellow Taxi Ornament

• Bring The Excitement Of NYC To Your Tree With A Yellow Taxi Ornament.
• 2.5" Front To Back, 1" Tall.
• Glass Bead Exterior; Plastic Filling.
• Spot Clean.
• Handmade And Fairly Traded.
• Made By A Women’s Co-Operative In A Small Village On The Shores Of Lake Atitlan In Guatemala.
• The Women Work In Groups Of Five Or So To Produce These Designs.
• The Glass Beads Are Placed In A Multicolored Pile Upon A Flat Surface In Front Of Each Woman.
• Beaders Pick Up Beads On Needles Held Between Each Woman's Thumb And Index Finger.
• This Process Is So Quick And Precise That It Seems Like Sleight Of Hand.
• As Beads Accrue, The Sculpture Emerges.
• Beaders Must Learn To Weave Or Sculpt Each New Design Separately.
• To Achieve The Uniformity Necessary, They Must Memorize Hundreds Of Steps For Each Figure.

Melange Collection has spent over 20 years designing handmade knit and crochet toys, ornaments, and children's clothing in Colorado, then crafting them alongside artisan partners in Peru, Armenia, and Guatemala. Guided by its values of Quality, Sustainability, and Fun, the brand pays living wages, supports safe workplaces, and champions women's empowerment through fair-trade partnerships. As a verified member of the Fair Trade Federation, every piece reflects a commitment to ethically made, non-toxic goods that are good for people and the planet.