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Artisan Coop. La Semilla de Dios

Artisan Coop. La Semilla de Dios

La Palma, El Salvador
The cooperative La Semilla de Dios, meaning "The Seed of God," is located in the town of La Palma in the department of Chalatenango. La Semilla de Dios consists of artisans of limited economic resources who make a variety of wooden items painted in the famous La Palma folk art style. Men do the carpentry, and women the hand-painting and finishing. The cooperative owns a piece of land in the mountains outside town, where they plant and sustainably harvest trees to supply about 40 percent of their wood needs. The traditional cooperative structure of La Semilla de Dios puts power and profits in the hands of the group’s employees. Cooperative income provides better nutrition and educational opportunities for artisans’ children. La Semilla de Dios also runs a savings plan from which members can borrow, and has instituted a retirement fund. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from La Semilla de Dios since 1994.

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    The Birdsong Painted Cross is painted in a folk art style originating in the village of La Palma in El Salvador. Founded amidst civil war, ...

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  • Peace On Earth Cross Ornament - Collectible 2024

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    A lovely and meaningful addition to any collection, this cross-shaped ornament is made of pine and hand painted with a globe on both sides. One sid...

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  • Descending Dove Ornament

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    From artisans working with the cooperative La Semilla de Dios, crafting wooden items painted in the famous La Palma folk art style. Founded by int...

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  • Flowered Dove Ornament

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    This folk art dove is hand-painted with a bright floral design by artisans in El Salvador. This ornament was crafted from sustainable pine grown i...

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  • Starry Night Cross Ornament

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    The handmade Starry Night Cross Ornament is a beautiful symbol of what Christmas is truly about. Handcarved and handpainted, the cross features the...

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