Design: In Wood
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.WOODEN ANIMALS can be found in the strangest of places, and the beauty of many of them is that they are often hand-made and usually unique. Check out charity shops, craft fairs and small, independent, African shops for unusual examples. The life-like fish pictured is made by Howard Raybould, who takes commissions and can be contacted on 0171-221 6984.
THE CRAFTS Council Shop at the Victoria and Albert Museum can be a treasure- trove of intriguingly tactile little diversions, such as softly sculpted wooden forms by designers like Susan Wraight and Guy Taplin.
Call the Crafts Council for details on 0171-589 5070
MORE WIDELY available are Besmo Giraffes (single and "love pairs") and their animal friends from Once A Tree, which has shops in Cheltenham, Bath, Perth, Oxford, Glasgow and Stratford Upon Avon. (Call 01242 224642, for details.) The giraffes range from pounds 7.50 for an 8in-tall model to pounds 96.95 for the 48in version. Other animals include an elephant who supports a stool on his trunk (pounds 91.95), some beautiful horses and dolphins (pounds 25- 375), and an adorable fish (pounds 36.95).
FOR A selection of fairly traded products from diverse, renewable sources, look no further than Oxfam's catalogue and stores.
(01865 313600 for stockists. For catalogues, call 01392 429428).
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments