haitian artisan collection
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If you want to see the soul of a culture, look at its art. You will see traditions passed on generation to generation. You will see their natural resources, their unique hand. Most importantly, you will see the beauty of the culture's history and the hope of its future. Such is the case with the artisans of Haiti. So much was destroyed in last year’s devastating earth quake, but not the people's spirit…or their artistic expression. Urban Zen is on a mission: to help develop, market and present the work of Haiti artisans to the western world. As an ambassador to the preservation of Haiti's artistry and expression, Donna Karan and her team have been going down to Haiti at every opportunity, working one-on-one with the artists and manufacturers. "The artistry and skill is breathtaking," says Donna. "I am so inspired by what I am seeing and the people with whom I’m working with. I couldn't be more excited."TRANSCRIPT
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HAITI ARTISAN COLLECTIONSpRINg SummER 2012
URBAN ZEN
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Where there is creativity there is hope.
and haiti is the most hopeful place i’ve experienced.
donna Karan
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the Journey BeGan in haitiIf you want to see the soul of a culture, look at its art. You will see traditions passed on generation to generation. You will see their natural resources, their unique hand. Most importantly, you will see the beauty of the culture’s history and the hope of its future. Such is the case with the artisans of Haiti.
Urban Zen is on a mission: to help develop, market and present the work of Haiti artisans to the western world. As an ambassador to the preservation of Haiti’s artistry and expression, Donna Karan and our partners have been going down to Haiti at every opportunity, working one-on-one with the artists and manufacturers. From carved stone and horn to wooden bowls, handcrafted beadwork created from recycled materials, ironwork and metal scraps transformed into chandeliers of light and beauty, steel drums etched and cut into tableaus, paper maché handbags, tobacco leaves sensuously wrapped in curvaceous vases - the elements and the artwork of Haiti are critical to preserving the craft and the beauty of the island’s culture.
Through our commitment to Urban Zen Foundation’s preservation of culture initiative, we have created a model of philanthropy and commerce that allows you to help support the artisan communities of Haiti by providing jobs, income and a sense of cultural pride. Join us in honoring the country’s rich past and unique culture and building a bridge to a connected and sustainable future for Haiti.
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WOVEN PAPER MACHÉ BAGNatural, brown, black, red, turquoise, gold, orange, newsprint12.5” x 8”16” X 9”17” X 11”24” X 14.5”clutch
pApER mACHé BY CARIBBEAN CRAFT
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WOVEN PAPER MACHÉ BAGShown in newsprint
WOVEN PAPER MACHÉ CLUTCHNatural, brown, black, red, turquoise, gold, orange, newsprint
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WOVEN PAPER MACHÉ BOXnatural, black, brown, red 4” x 4” x 3”8” x 6” x 3”8” x 10” x 3.5”
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PAPER MACHÉ HEART BOWLNatural, brown, black, red 13”20”
WOVEN PAPER MACHÉ STACKABLE BASKET14” x 14” x 17”17” x 17” x 17”20” x 20” x 17”
PAPER MACHÉ HEARTNatural, brown, black, red, white, gold3” 10”13”20”23”
WOVEN PAPER MACHÉ CYLINDER VASE COVER6” 9” 12”16”
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SMALL OPENING VASE12”15”
TOBACCO LEAvESBY JEAN pAuL SYLvIANCE
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OVAL VASE10”12.5”14”
LARGE OPENING VASE12”16”18”
ROUND VASE6” x 6”7” x 7” 8” x 8”
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FAT BOTTOMED VASE9.5”12”14”
TRAY20” x 14” 24” x 16”
BOWL9.5” x 4” 13.5” x 4.5”16.5” x 5”
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TUBE VASE8”10”12”
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RuE dE LA REuNIONHORN ANd BONE ARTISANS
ELASTIC HORN CUFF
HORN BANGLE3/4”2”
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TOASTED HORN RING
OVERSIZED HORN RING
ELASTIC HORN TIP CUFF
ELASTIC BONE CUFF2”3”
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ATELIER CALLA
TOASTED HORN MIRROR18” x 20”19” x 27”20” x 40”41” x 75”
Also available in bone in18” x 24”22” x 26.5”
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BONE AND TOASTED HORN PICTURE FRAMES5” x 7”8.5” x 11”TOASTED HORN SPOON
Set of two
TOASTED HORN VASE
HORN TIP VOTIVE
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RUSTIC NUT BOWL4” x 4”6” x 6”8” x 8”
EINSTEIN wOOd
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HEART BOWL7” x 7”
RUSTIC SALAD BOWL14” x 14” x 8”
CHEESE PLATTER19” x 17”
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SERVING SPOON AND FORK19”
BAGUETTE PLATTER21” x 3”
Y-SHAPED PLATTER
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RUSTIC ONE-OF-A-KIND BOWLSmall, Medium, Large
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pASCALE THEARd
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Canvas Beaded Bag with OgOu symBOl PatternBlack, white, slate, tobacco, sea foam
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Canvas Beaded Bag with ERZULIE symBOl PatternBlack, white, slate, tobacco, sea foam
Canvas Beaded Bag with CARREFOUR symBOl PatternBlack, white, slate, tobacco, sea foam
Canvas Beaded Bag with SIMBI symBOl PatternBlack, white, slate, tobacco, sea foam
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WHITE CANVAS PILLOW COVERSimbi, Carrefour, Erzulie, Ogou24” x 24”
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pAuLA COLES
REVERSIBLE WOVEN RECYCLED TEE-SHIRT TOTEWhite. Ecru-Beige, Beige-brown 20” x 10”24” x 14.5”
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WOVEN RECYCLED TEE-SHIRT iPAD COVER Black, white, ecru, light grey
RECYCLED TEE-SHIRT CLUTCHBlack, white, blue
STRAIT STITCHED RECYCLED TEE-SHIRT PILLOW COVERWhite, ecru, beige12” x 12”24” x 24”29” x 14”
WOVEN RECYCLED TEE-SHIRT PILLOW COVERWhite, ecru, beige12” x 12”24” x 24”29” x 14”
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RECYCLED PAPER BEADS NECKLACEAlso available as braceletBlack, white, black&white, brown, ochre, Natural, vegetal, sea blue
THE AppARENT pROJECT
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CLAY NECKLACEAlso available as bracelet
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mARITHOu CERAmICS
WHITE RAKU VASEWITH BLACK GRAPHICSmall, Medium, Large
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RAKU CUPWhite, turquoise
RAKU CYLINDRICAL VASEWhite, turquoise Small, Medium, Large
RAKU CALABASHWhite, turquoise Small, Medium, Large
RAKU OFF-CENTER SPHEREWhite, turquoise Small, Medium
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RAKU BOTTLEWhite, turquoise Small, Medium, Large
RAKU PEBBLE-SHAPED TEA LIGHT HOLDERWhite with black graphic, Turquoise
CERAMIC VOTIVE HOLDER Ecru
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RAKU OVAL VASEWhite, turquoise Small, Medium, Large
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RAKU THIN CYLINDRICAL VASETurquoise 10.75”11.75”12.25”
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RAKU BOTTLEWhite, turquoise Small, Medium, Large
RAKU PEBBLE-SHAPED TEA LIGHT HOLDERWhite with black graphic, Turquoise
RAKU CALABASHWhite, turquoise Small, Medium, Large
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CANISTER5.5”7”8.5”10.5” 12.5”
mETAL wORKCROIx dES BOuquETS
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CORAL PATTERNED TRAYX-Small, Small, Medium, Large
OAK LEAF PATTERNED TRAYX-Small, Small, Medium, Large
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wROugHT IRON BY COOKIE
CRYSTAL AND IRON CANDLESTICK2” x 2” x 8”2” x 2” x 10”2” x 2” x 12”
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SqUARE HORN AND IRON CANDLE HOLDERAlso available in crystal5.5” x 5.5” x 4.5”5.5” x 5.5” x 6.5”5.5” x. 5.5” x 8.5”
RECTANGULAR CRYSTAL AND IRON CANDLE HOLDER4” x 6.5” x 5”4” x 6.5” x 7”4” x 6.5” x 9”
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IRON LANTERN24” x 8” x 8”26” x 10” x 10”26” x 12” x 12”
IRON BOWL19.5” x 6.5”21.5” x 8.5”24” x 10.5”
ROUNDED IRON CANDLE HOLDER5.5” x 4.5”5.5” x 6.5”5.5” x 8.5”
STRAIGHT IRON CANDLE HOLDER4” x 4” x 8”4” x 4” x 10”4” x 4” x 12”
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IRON TRAY11” x 30.5” x 3.25”
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IRON BAR CHANDELIERSpecial order6 ft10 ft
WOOD CHANDELIERSpecial order8 ft
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IRON MULTI-ARMED CHANDELIERSpecial order
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mETAL wORKBY pHILIppE dOdARd
METAL BOWL13.5” diameter19” diameter24” diameter
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SMALL METAL BOWLSet of 3
METAL HEARTCheckerboard, figure or veve patternSmall, Medium, Large
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METAL PLATESpecial order
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OVERSIZED METAL CANDELABRASpecial order
METAL COLUMN FLOOR LAMPSpecial order
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LEOgANE STONE
STONE HEARTSmall, Medium, Large
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STONE ROUND FLOATERBrown river stone, light grey, dark grey
ROUGH CANDLE HOLDERBrown river stone, light grey, dark grey
ROUND CANDLE HOLDER2.5” x 4”9.5” x 4”11” x 4”13” x 4”
SqUARE CANDLE HOLDER8”12”15”
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For more information, please visit our Urban Zen stores:
NEW YORK705 Greenwich StreetNew York, NY 10014
212 206 [email protected]
SAG HARBOR4 Bay Street
Sag Harbor, NY 11963631 725 6176
www.uRBANzEN.COmFEBRUARY 28, 2014