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Heart of Haiti: Supporting Local Artisans in the Face of a Hurricane

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Shoppers at Macy's can now contribute to relief efforts in Haiti by purchasing beautiful goods handcrafted from that country's artisans. Macy's Heart of Haiti collections provides artisans with much more than simple donati

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The finished Vase of Memories is sold online at Macy's and a 25 of its stores nationwide.

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Isador has been creating art for 21 years. He created the wooden trays and coasters in the Heart of Haiti collection while working out of his small atelier home in Jacmel, where he live with his wife and five children.

"This work, the orde

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A closer look at the small wooden fish coasters.
 

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An artisan in Haiti works on a handmade feast tray, which is used during offerings to special guests.

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A closer look at the Feast Tray.
 

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