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The perfect blue apron for bird lovers with our special Bee eater print!The perfect blue apron for bird lovers with our special Bee eater print!
Ethically made bird apron in a beautiful blue, hand-painted to create long lasting sustainable products!Ethically made bird apron in a beautiful blue, hand-painted to create long lasting sustainable products!
Papiko Carmine Bee Eater Apron - Beautiful blue apron adorned with colourful birds on 100% cotton.Papiko Carmine Bee Eater Apron - Beautiful blue apron adorned with colourful birds on 100% cotton.
carefully handcrafted and slow made goodscarefully handcrafted and slow made goods
The perfect blue apron for bird lovers with our special Bee eater print!
Ethically made bird apron in a beautiful blue, hand-painted to create long lasting sustainable products!
Papiko Carmine Bee Eater Apron - Beautiful blue apron adorned with colourful birds on 100% cotton.
carefully handcrafted and slow made goods
The perfect blue apron for bird lovers with our special Bee eater print!
Ethically made bird apron in a beautiful blue, hand-painted to create long lasting sustainable products!
Papiko Carmine Bee Eater Apron - Beautiful blue apron adorned with colourful birds on 100% cotton.
carefully handcrafted and slow made goods

$48.00 USD

Papiko; Meaning "Wing" in the local Chinyanja dialect in Zambia. Our home decor collection is inspired by birds found in the South Luangwa Valley.

Using our signature crackle technique, this apron is hand drawn and hand painted on durable cotton. Decorated with 31 different colors, this collection is a beautiful labor of love. 

And if you love birds, you're in luck! We offer these aprons with four different birds!

Size: 66cm x 65cm / Approx. 26" x 26"

CARE
  • Made from 100% GMO free cotton fabric sourced in Africa
  • Each piece can vary slightly due to its handcrafted nature
  • Care: Hand wash cold or machine wash on gentle cycle, maximum 30 degrees Celsius. No tumble-dry. Iron inside out on low temperature setting
  • Ethically handcrafted in South Luangwa, Zambia
IMPACT

Tribal Textiles is a home goods brand working to create a sustainable impact through creativity and craftsmanship.


Each of our one-of-a-kind textiles is hand-painted by local artisans in South Luangwa, Zambia.

We go beyond fair wages in our home handcraft workshop, reinvesting in community-strengthening initiatives, and supporting local wildlife conservation.


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    What We Care About

    Environmental Impact

    Certified Ethical Practice

    We're Nest-certified for ethical standards, meeting 100+ criteria, and undergo annual reviews for the seal of approval.

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    100% GMO-Free Cotton

    We use locally sourced GMO-Free cotton to minimize carbon footprint.

    Community Impact

    We boost local employment and aid Malimba School and Hanaha Orphanage.

    Eco Friendly Paint

    We use environmentally friendly, water-based paints safe for people and the environment.

    Hand Crafted In Zambia

    All of our products are made by hand in our small workshop in Mfuwe, South Luangwa, Zambia.

    Conservation Impact

    We contribute to conservation efforts by donating to the Zambian Carnivore Program (ZCP) and Conservation South Luangwa (CSL).

    Certified Ethical Practice

    We're Nest-certified for ethical standards, meeting 100+ criteria, and undergo annual reviews for the seal of approval.

    Read More

    100% GMO-Free Cotton

    We use locally sourced GMO-Free cotton to minimize carbon footprint.

    Community Impact

    We boost local employment and aid Malimba School and Hanaha Orphanage.

    Eco Friendly Paint

    We use environmentally friendly, water-based paints safe for people and the environment.

    Hand Crafted In Zambia

    All of our products are made by hand in our small workshop in Mfuwe, South Luangwa, Zambia.

    Conservation Impact

    We contribute to conservation efforts by donating to the Zambian Carnivore Program (ZCP) and Conservation South Luangwa (CSL).

    Bird Watch Zambia

    DONATING TO BIRD CONSERVATION

    Our Papiko collection donates to Bird Watch Zambia, promoting to study and conservation of birds in Zambia. Each purchase gives back to this fantastic cause. Click below to learn more about BWZ.

    bird watch zambia website

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    We work to create sustainable impact through creativity and craftsmanship. We go beyond the fair wages in our community workshop, by going further and reinvesting each purchase in community strengthening initiatives, and supporting local wildlife conservation. 

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