NY NOW Summer 2017

Recycled Teabags Handpainted to Create Beautiful Tealights

For immediate release

Detroit, Michigan – July 17, 2017

THUMBPRINT ARTIFACTS AND ORIGINAL T-BAG DESIGNS AT NY NOW - PRODUCTS HANDCRAFTED FROM RECYCLED TEABAGS!

Original T-Bag Designs, located in a small village south of Cape Town, South Africa, has created employment for previously disadvantaged individuals - creating jobs one teabag at a time. Proving that one cup of tea has indeed provided community, love, excitement and financial security.

The canvas for each of their products is a recycled teabag. Used teabags are dried, emptied, ironed and painted. Each artist adds their own unique style, thus each item is a piece of art. The product line includes tealights that have a beautiful glow when lit, small trays, trinket boxes, coasters, key rings and more.

Original T-Bag Designs is distributed through Thumbprint Artifacts in the U.S. market. Thumbprint Artifacts distributes distinctive home décor items to shops and boutiques across the U.S., while creating economic self-sufficiency for craftswomen in South Africa. 

With styles complementing traditional, modern and cottage décor, as well as thematic and holiday-specific items, Thumbprint Artifacts’ lines add a note of warmth and vitality to any room. In addition, their compelling story, make these items excellent gifts.

Visit Thumbprint Artifacts co-founders, Kris Engle and Becky Riess, in Booth 222 at the NY NOW Market and see why their imports have been chosen by the largest museums gift shops, art galleries and online retailers, as well as many highly successful outlets across America.

To arrange a personal product introduction, call Becky at 800.957.1105.

Thumbprint Artifacts…turning the artistry of South Africa into self-sufficiency for women.

To learn more about the hands that make these products, please visit: www.thumbprintartifacts.com

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