{"product_id":"st-francis-handmade-metal-art-fair-trade-haiti","title":"St. Francis Handmade Metal Art - Fair Trade, Haiti","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecycled Metal Wall Art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17 1\/2\"H x 7\"W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelebrate the gentle spirit of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSt. Francis of Assisi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and his enduring love for all creation with this beautifully handcrafted Haitian metal wall art by Thenor Evenson (see below). Measuring an impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7\"W x 17.5\"H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the sculpture depicts St. Francis surrounded by some of the creatures so closely associated with his life and teachings, including birds and a deer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRichly detailed from his Franciscan habit and cord to the animals gathered around him, each piece is handcrafted by Haitian metal artisans. Natural variations in the metal create \u003cstrong\u003efinishes ranging from dark silver tones to warm, oiled bronze,\u003c\/strong\u003e giving every sculpture its own distinctive character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSt. Francis believed that all of creation—people, animals, plants, and the earth itself—deserves our care and respect. This meaningful artwork beautifully reflects that Franciscan reverence for nature and makes a wonderful addition to a home, garden room, porch, or memorial garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated through Fair Trade practices, your purchase also helps support Haitian artisans and their families, providing meaningful work and opportunity through a relationship built on dignity, respect, and mutual benefit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAfter a series of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eapprenticeships with prominent Croix-des-Bouquets sculptors, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThenor Evenson \u003c\/strong\u003eopened his own shop at the age of 20.  An earthquake destroyed his shop, home and the home of his parents causing a tremendous setback for Thenor.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e“Now I am supporting my parents and we are all forced to regroup, surviving on the money that I can make.”  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStill, his spirit is indomitable. He smiles as he says, “Inspiration runs in my veins, giving much pleasure to me.”  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIn rebuilding his home and re-establishing security for his family, Thenor affirms, “We will never be discouraged. We will never give up.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade in Haiti from recycled metal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Franciscan Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67667917111445,"sku":"rlf1791388370209","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3402\/6645\/files\/st-francis-handmade-metal-art---fair-trade-haiti_1.png?v=1791388377","url":"https:\/\/www.qelvorax.shop\/products\/st-francis-handmade-metal-art-fair-trade-haiti","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}