Here is list of frequently asked questions:
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It is a Co-operative Society catering for highly skilled woodcarver artisans.
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The primary aim of the formation of the co-operative was to give the power of business ownership back to the people.
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It was formed in 1986 therefore it has been in existence for more than a decade.
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Malindi Handicrafts has over 640 members, who are highly skilled woodcarvers.
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It is located in Malindi Town, in the Coast Province of Kenya.
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We are in the process of gaining fair trade certification through the Cooperation for Fair Trade in Africa (COFTA).
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Yes, it is. We have undergone the FSC certification programme.Buyers of our products are assured that the carvings we offer for sale originated from a well managed forest and was processed through acceptable methods.
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The main wood used is Neem. Neem is tree specie which grows very fast along the coast and it is the alternative tree used now from the forest indigenous trees of Kenya.
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