Bee Tape Measure

From: Traidcraft POVID: 53828

This fabric covered tape measure in the shape of a bee is a delightfully whimsical take on this household essential. With beaded antennae and embroidered face details. Made in Vietnam by Mai Crafts.

6 x 3cm
Measure tape up to 150cm long

Mai Handicrafts aims to find work for neglected families by selling Vietnamese Handicraft products to local and export markets, to customers that care about a fair wage & working conditions. Mai is an income generating and educational project for disadvantaged family and its members, particularly women and children.

Mai works not only to provide viable employment and/or effective training but also aims to promote self-reliance among disadvantaged families and ethnic minority communities in Southern Vietnam.

Other than the necessary re-investing cost, the profits from sales of these handicrafts are used to fund various social work activities. In the development context, Mai is exploring a model of social development in which social service should lead to economic self-reliance. The people involved: Single parent families and other disadvantaged families and their children. Individual young adults starting off in life.

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