Nirala Mango Wood Photo Frame - 5" x 7"

This product has been made by Noah’s Ark, a fantastic member of both the
World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) and Fair Trade Forum India.  With their mission to commit themselves and
the producer groups they work with to Fair Trade principles, their goal is to
change the lives of grassroots artisans.

The organisation works with around 49 talented producer groups, representing
approximately 500 artisans collectively working towards the eradication of
poverty.  Their focus on education and
capacity building enables the people they support to become more aware of fair
working conditions and the environment, in order to promote the value, cultural
heritage and beauty of their handmade products.

This photo frame is made from mango wood, a fast-growing and sustainable source of timber.  The mango tree can grow to a huge 80-100 feet high relatively quickly, when it then becomes difficult to harvest.  As India is the largest producer of mangos in the world, and with the tree's limited lifespan for yielding the best fruit, they are cut down. On sustainably managed farms, mango trees are replaced every 7-15 years with the barren tree providing farmers with extra income.