Hand Carved Ornamental Wooden Comb, Small – Fair Trade (2 Varieties)

HoonArts Fair Trade, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is your doorway to the rich and colorful artisan world of Central Asia, the heart of the ancient Silk Road. This item is an example of the unique handmade products that HoonArts has carried in the past. Visit the HoonArts website [https://www.hoonarts.com] to check out what’s currently in stock, and explore more about this little known region.

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Description

  • Hand carved by Master Sodiq Zaripov

  • UNESCO Seal of Excellence for Handicrafts

  • Approximately 4 1/2″ long

  • Each comb is one-of-a-kind

  • Walnut recommended for dry hair

  • Apricot tree wood recommended for oily hair

Master Sodiq is a fifth generation wood carver, from the ancient Silk Road city of Istaravshan, Tajikistan, which just celebrated its 2500 year anniversary.  His hand-carved wooden products are famed throughout Central Asia, including his combs, which have been awarded the UNESCO Seal of Excellence.  For more information about Master Sodiq, click here.

Artisan Group: Sodiq Zaripov

Learn about the artisans we work with: https://www.hoonarts.com/pages/about-artisans

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