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Artisan Crafted Modern African Cedar Wood Stool, 'Black Balloon'

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Artisan Crafted Modern African Cedar Wood Stool, 'Black Balloon'

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From Audrey Forson, this contemporary design is crafted of African cedar wood. The stool poses on four voluptuous legs that evoke balloons. It receives a sleek black finish.

Made in Ghana

  • Cedar wood
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Holds up to 250 lbs.
  • Free Gift Wrap? No
  • Premium Gift Wrap? No
  • 2.48 kgs
  • 5.5 lbs
  • 56 cm H x 24.5 cm Diam.
  • 22" H x 9.75" Diam.
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Audrey Forson

Meet the Artist

Artfully crafted by Audrey Forson from West Africa.

 

Meet the Artist

Audrey Forson

Audrey Forson

"We began with only two local artisans and worked in the shade of a mango tree."

Update (February, 2020) Audrey transforms wood into the most beautiful furniture pieces that are inspired by the culture... Update (February, 2020)

Audrey transforms wood into the most beautiful furniture pieces that are inspired by the culture and heritage of Africa. Having been exposed to art at a very young age, she explored painting, drawing, cartooning, fashion design, clay molding, etc., but went on to pursue a bachelor's degree in psychology at the University of Ghana. She later returned to work at Tekura (a family-owned furniture and décor company) and found herself once again in an "art" environment. She has worked with remarkable designers like Cheik Diallo from Mali and Hamed Ouattara from Burkina Faso; and she plans to revolutionize design in Ghana.

“My goal is to use my work to rebrand Africa, and create a positive perception of our beautiful continent that will inspire young Africans.”

Original Artisan Story

"For almost ten years, I worked with Aid to Artisans Ghana (ATAG). During this time, I developed an interest in handicraft and a great desire to assist artisans. With my husband, E. Kweku Forson, I organized a group to do this. He worked with the Ghana Red Cross Society and, in the places where he was sent, we had ample opportunity to come in contact with handicrafts.

"In October of 2000, I resigned my job with ATAG so as to nurture our project while Kweku remained with the Red Cross and provided backup support. We began with only two local artisans and worked in the shade of a mango tree. We also connected with artisans out of town. But supervising and monitoring distant locations was a challenge so we built a safe workplace where all the work could be done.

"In 2003, my husband joined us full time and we decided to include new designs while adding value to the traditional wood sculptures and masks. By 2009, we were successfully crafting and shipping baskets but then decided to limit our work to art types with locally sourced materials developed by artisans in our community.

"Stocking materials wasn't always easy, and we're now obtaining wood from Ghana's Forest Research Institute and the Ghanaian Forestry Commission. Our basic materials are waste wood products (off-cuts and dead wood) and recycled metals. Getting orders is sometimes a challenge.

"It's so satisfying to help improve the lifestyle of people in our community by creating job opportunities. We donate wood chips to be used as fuel by local food vendors and also an orphanage. We teach valuable new skills to people with no formal education.

"Our lives have been impacted through this work. It has provided the opportunity to help others earn their living. It has helped us educate our own children and it has provided us with a home.

"Our mission is to train more than 500 artisans in two craft villages, and to explore and use more sustainable local materials for crafting. Our designs have been exhibited in Frankfurt, Germany, and we are proud to have won the Africa Growth Institute of South Africa's Trade Sector Award in 2008."

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WOMEN S M L XL XXL
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
BUST 35 - 36 37 - 38 39 - 41 42 - 44 46 - 48
WAIST 27 - 28 29 - 30 31 - 33 34 - 36 38 - 40
HIPS 37 - 38 39 - 40 42 - 43 45 - 46 49 - 50
MEN S M L XL XXL
CHEST 36 - 38 39 - 41 42 - 44 46 - 48 50 - 52
WAIST 30 - 32 32 - 34 35 - 37 38 - 41 43 - 45
NECK 14 - 14.5 15 - 15.5 16 - 16.5 17 - 17.5 18 - 18.5
SLEEVE 32.5 33.5 34.5 35.5 36.5
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BUST / CHEST

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WAIST

Measure around the smallest part of the waist keeping the tape measure comfortably loose. Most garments use the low waist measurement noted below.

LOW WAIST

Measure around the body approximately 1.5" below the natural waist (above). This is the area where most pants and skirts actually fit.

HIPS

Standing with your heels together, measure around the fullest part of the body approx 7"-8" below the waist.

NECK

Measure around the base of the neck keeping the tape measure comfortably loose.

SLEEVE

Bend elbow slightly and starting at the center back of the neck, measure across the shoulder, to the elbow and down to the wrist.

INSEAM

Our standard inseam length for women is 32" and 34" for men; however inseam measurements will vary slightly by style.

 

Belts with buckles are measured in inches that correspond to a waist size however, most people do not wear belts on the waist, they wear them closer to the hips. A buckle belt measurement is take from the end of the "pin" of the buckle to the middle hole on the belt. Generally there are 5 holes for size adjustment, with a 1" space between each, so the middle hole will the be average size of the belt.

For at tie belt (no buckle) measure the belt portion end to end and half of the tie portion. This again is the medium size of the belt.

For a soft fabric tie belt it can be called "1 size fits most" and the entire length of the belt should be measured and listed.

See buckle/tie belt size standards below.

WOMEN S M L XL  
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
inches 26 - 30 28 - 32 31 - 35 34 - 38 38 - 42
cm 76 - 86 81.5 - 91.5 86.5 - 96.5 91.5 - 101.5 96.5 - 106.5

+/- tolerance: 0.5 inches or 1.25 cm

MEN S M L XL XXL
inches 30 - 34 32 - 36 35 - 39 39 - 43 43 - 47
cm 81.5 - 91.5 86.5 - 96.5 91.5 - 101.5 96.5 - 106.5 109 - 119

+/- tolerance: 0.5 inches or 1.25 cm

Sash tie length

Lay sash/tie out flat away from the garment and measure from end to end.

Belt with buckle

Measure from the end of the pin of the buckle (where it touches the buckle) to the middle hole.

Belt without buckle

Measure from the belt portion end to end and half of the tie portion. This is will give you the medium size of the belt.

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