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Darla & babyHello friends,

I hope you all had a marvelous Earth Day. We're now looking forward to both World Fair Trade Day and Mother's Day, which follow one another the weekend of May 9 and 10. That promises to be a busy weekend!

In this issue, you will find a new SURVIVOR SAVINGS discount for the upcoming week, a link to a beautiful short film about the Lulu Life project in Sudan now posted at swahiliwholesale.com, announcements about a sweet new collection ready to order from the Swahili line and a farewell to SALE items on their way out forever.    Salama,  Darla
NEW! NDEBELE Wedding Dolls
Ndebele beaded bride and groom dolls

Beadwork is a staple of Ndebele womanhood, a rite of passage that unites and defines Ndebele culture.

Leslie visited South Africa in February and returned with these gorgeous Ndebele wedding dolls. They're in stock now, so click here to view the line.
MOTHERS & NATURE
A Tribute to the Women of South Sudan

Lulu Life ladies

The Failed States Index lists Sudan as the second most unstable nation in the world. Yet even in one of the world's most challenged nations, a tiny shrub of promise has sprouted. Her name is Lulu, and she is rooted in the hearts of 800 South Sudanese mothers clinging to peace after decades of war.

This month, we're bringing you closer to the Lulu Life shea butter project in South Sudan through a beautiful short documentary.

Visit swahiliwholesale.com to view this
heartwarming film from In Focus Productions.
$$ SURVIVOR SAVINGS $$
soapstone elephant sculpture
Works of beauty in soapstone
reveal the artistry of Kenya's
Kisii stone carvers.

20% OFF
 SOAPSTONE
at swahiliwholesale.com
April 26 - May 2, 2009

Details:  Offer applies to regular priced SOAPSTONE for one week only. To receive your 20% discount, mention this email in the COMMENTS field during checkout. Discount is applied during final invoicing.




FINAL SALE!  These items are on their way out forever, so enjoy slashed prices while supplies last.