The Friendly Trading Company Peace Bangle – Bombs 2 Bracelets – Made from Recycled Aluminium from Vietnam War Bombs…

In the hauntingly beautiful mountains of Laos, South East Asia, artisan families make simple yet beautiful bangles from aluminium salvaged from deactivated UXO (unexploded ordnance) dropped on their country all over ‘the name of the game war’, which took place between 1964 and 1973. Even as fighting the Vietnam war, the us carpet bombed the small neighbouring country of Laos. Of the 270 million cluster bombs which rained down, approximately 80 million failed to detonate, leaving at the back of a deadly legacy with, statistically, one person per day still being killed or maimed. Upcycled from safely sourced bomb scraps by artisans in Laos and made under Fair Trade conditions, each bangle serves as a peaceful reminder of destruction, reconstruction and a hopeful future. Each Bangle sold assists with secure land clearance and supports the artisans` families and village development. To make the bracelets, the scrap aluminium is melted in an earthen kiln, cast in hand-sculpted moulds of wood and ash and finished by hand. Approximately 3m square of land will also be cleared & made secure from the money made when one Bangle is bought. Choose between 3 sizes – 6.7 cm medium / Woman`s – 7.7 cm large / Man`s – 6 cm Child`s measurements from inside

Handmade Peace Bangle – handmade from aluminium recycled from bombs dropped all over the Vietnam War
Choose from 3 sizes (diameter of bangle measured on the inside): 6.7 cm medium / Woman`s or 7.7 cm large / Man`s or 6 cm Child`s
Each item arrives in a white presentation box, containing the Peace Bangle in a Gift Pouch with Story Card.
Also to be had: Matching Ring Necklace with 6 cm Ring Pendant and 18inch / 45cm white suede cord
Approximately 3m square of land will also be cleared & made secure from the money made when one Bangle is bought