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| Mapepa
presents a unique range of paper products created by village
people in the African Republic of Zimbabwe. The objective
of the organization is to promote and support small-scale
paper production through community based projects spread throughout
the country. Master paper makers train villagers in the ancient
art of papermaking using simple equipment which is donated
by the organization. This fledgling new industry has given
hope to hundreds of people, mainly women with young families.
They are trained to make paper using indigenous plant fibers
that grow wild around their home. Each sheet is made from
100% cellulosic plant fiber - which is lignin and acid free |
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