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Cardwoven Raffia Bookmarks

Name: Cardwoven Raffia Bookmarks
Brand: Tanana
SKU: ts-raffbkmrkbluprpl
Price: 17.0 USD
Availability: InStock

In the rainforests of Madagascar, Tanana fosters job creation that supports biodiversity conservation.

$17

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Mark your place with purpose using the Cardwoven Raffia Bookmark. Handcrafted in Madagascar, this bookmark showcases the traditional art of card weaving (tablet weaving), giving each piece a rich texture, smooth sheen, and striking blue pattern. Both functional and decorative, it’s the perfect eco-friendly accent for your favorite book—a small treasure with a big story.

Each bookmark is handmade from start to finish by artisans of SEPALIM in northeastern Madagascar, working with Tanana, a Shared Trade partner. SEPALIM not only provides sustainable income for artisans and farmers but also supports biodiversity conservation and community-led initiatives in the rainforest region. By choosing this bookmark, you help alleviate poverty, invest in local leadership, and return 100% of profits back to artisan communities.

Details:

Dimensions: 1.5" x 7"; 10" with tassel
Origin: Handmade in Madagascar by SEPALIM artisans through Tanana
Material: Sustainably sourced raffia
Design: Traditional card weaving with a smooth sheen and blue woven pattern

A bookmark that embodies Purpose, Power, and Peace—purpose in sustaining communities, power in preserving biodiversity and tradition, and peace in knowing your reading companion supports fair trade and conservation.

Thistle Farms' Shared Trade is an aligned network of artisan enterprises supporting women's dignity and economic freedom, providing fair wages and collaborative mentorship. The program aims to amplify marginalized artisan voices, eliminate isolation, and lift communities out of poverty.

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We currently ship to contiguous United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.

Free shipping on orders over $99
Gifts or items containing matches are not eligible for shipping to Hawaii or expedited shipping.

Orders are processed and shipped Monday-Friday. Fulfillment may take 3-5 business days (though we will do our best for it to be faster).

We primarily ship via UPS. USPS is used for PO Boxes or when customers make specific arrangements. Additional shipping charges may apply if an order is returned to us by the carrier.

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Return Policy

We offer a 30 day return window for product purchased from ThistleFarms.org, The Shop At Thistle Farms or at an official Thistle Farms pop-up event. For exchanges, please process a return and re-order the item you wish to receive.

Updated May 27, 2025.

Thistle Farms’ dedication to using natural ingredients keeps our products fresh for a shorter period of time. Our products are only guaranteed when purchased directly from

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For issues with Thistle Farms products purchased from other retailers, please contact that retailer directly for a replacement or refund.

If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can send it back for a full refund within 30 days of receiving your order. To be eligible for a return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase, and your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it.

A pre-paid shipping label will be provided and a $7 shipping cost dedicated from the refund. Once your return is received and inspected, we will send an email to notify you when your refund has been processed.

The only items we cannot issue a refund on are items purchased that have been marked down, gift cards, special orders, and shipping charges.

Exchange Policy

We are only able to process returns at this time. If you would like to exchange a product, please follow our return policy above.

You can re-order at any time during this process.

NOTE: When shipping an item valued over $75 on your own, consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance, as we cannot guarantee that we will receive the returned item.

Meet the Artisans

Tanana

Country

Madagascar

Demographic

Biodiversity conservation through poverty alleviation. Fair trade job creation that encourages local reforestation, as well as sustainable farming and harvesting.

Originating from the rainforests of Madagascar, each textile is hand-crafted using sustainably sourced raw materials. For our silk pieces, wild silk cocoons are hand-gathered, steamed flat, sewn together, and hand-dyed. For our raffia pieces, the natural fiber is hand-woven on floor looms, sewn together, and hand-dyed.

Artisans and farmers earn a fair wage and use sustainable farming and harvesting practices to preserve their surrounding rainforest, protecting it from deforestation.

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