{"id":7206,"date":"2013-10-28T14:08:11","date_gmt":"2013-10-28T18:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=7206"},"modified":"2013-10-29T09:17:35","modified_gmt":"2013-10-29T13:17:35","slug":"call-souvenir","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/call-souvenir\/","title":{"rendered":"You call that a souvenir?"},"content":{"rendered":"

What do you bring back from vacation?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Ceramic vases hand-painted in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe<\/p><\/div>\n

Souvenirs. Tchotchkes. Mementos. Gifts for the family. Whatever you call them, most people can\u2019t go on a vacation without bringing something home to memorialize the trip.<\/p>\n

Check in most airport shops, cruise ship shops or downtown souvenir stands and what do you find?\u00a0 More often than not, you\u2019ll most likely find glossy depictions of your destination in paper, plastic or glass.<\/p>\n

Marketing gurus know what attracts the consumer, so postcards have a high gloss finish. Plastic mementos are done in bright primary colors.\u00a0 Even the glass pieces are highly polished with bright lettering in eye-catching fonts.<\/p>\n

So, do these make suitable souvenirs?\u00a0 With the millions or billions sold around the world, you\u2019d think so. But, lift up any of these and what do you see on the bottom\u2026MADE IN CHINA.\u00a0 Congratulations, you\u2019ve just bought your family a lovely remembrance manufactured in a giant factory in a country you probably never set foot in. \u00a0Hmmmm.<\/p>\n

Meet the real manufacturers<\/b><\/h2>\n

While attending the annual Sanganai Travel and Tourism Fair in Zimbabwe, I had the opportunity to meet with the \u201creal\u201d souvenir manufacturers. Hundreds, if not thousands, of people exist in impoverished areas all around the world, making handicrafts that they hope to sell to tourists. In many cases, through lack of employment opportunities or lack of resources, these handicrafts are the only means of support possible. Hence, when tourists come, they really count on the sale of these items to put food on their table.<\/p>\n

\"Artist<\/a>

“Celebration for Life” carved in green opal by John Dabeti<\/p><\/div>\n

At the Sanganai Fair, there were many talented artists there, with some incredible artwork available. Not surprisingly, a number of them have exhibited at travel shows around the world including the United Nations World Travel Organization\u2019s latest general assembly in Zimbabwe. Others will be traveling to the UK for the upcoming World Travel Market in November.<\/p>\n

While these people have achieved a high level of skill in their trade and sell some expensive pieces, without exception, they all train and\/or sponsor other less fortunate artists. Many work with the handicapped and school age children, teaching them how to begin making salable crafts of their own. Often the students create artwork from litter they find in their neighborhoods.<\/p>\n

Many of these pieces can be picked up for a $1 or less, but they offer proof to the newly trained craftspeople that their idle time can be put to productive use. Success stories are common regarding talented youngsters now helping support entire families or even neighborhoods through their new-found talents. As each grows, and teaches the next generation, traditional methods are kept alive and native art continues to be available.<\/p>\n

What the world needs is a buyer<\/b><\/h2>\n
\"Craftsperson<\/a>

Wood carver shows off a Guinea Fowl in Matopo National Park<\/p><\/div>\n

What makes it work is a steady supply of buyers \u2013 in this case, travelers. Most of the handicrafts are decorative in nature, so there isn\u2019t a big market for these items in their own country. It takes a steady stream of buyers to keep the money flowing, to buy more raw materials and to put a little extra food on the table.<\/p>\n

When a tour bus pulls up, the expectations soar. If tourism is down, they may wait all day for just one or two selling opportunities per day.<\/p>\n

You can make it work by leaving a little space in that suitcase when you leave home (my biggest challenge) and by taking a stack of $1 bills. For less than the price of one dinner at Applebee\u2019s, you can make a significant difference in the lives of four or five artists and their families. Just remember to tell your bus driver that you only want to shop at places where souvenirs are locally made.<\/p>\n

Introducing the Artists<\/b><\/h2>\n

As I mentioned, I met some amazing artists who do great work, but are basically unknown outside the borders of Zimbabwe. I\u2019ll be featuring them on separate pages on DougBardwell.com in the near future.<\/p>\n

Take a look at their crafts and see if there\u2019s something that you\u2019d like for yourself or for your office. Their contact information will be provided and they\u2019d love to hear from anyone interested. The organizations they also support will be listed as well, and would love to hear from anyone with a shop who might be able to purchase a dozen pieces or so for resale. You\u2019ll be helping the REAL souvenir manufacturers.<\/p>\n

The Artists<\/b><\/h2>\n

John Dabeti<\/strong> – Opal sculptor<\/a><\/p>\n

Africa Kamutengo<\/strong> – recycle art<\/a>
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