Blue Heron Flying Mobile, Colombia

These mobiles are perfectly balanced for the most graceful movement. Just pull and release the bottom string and watch them fly. Each is constructed of medium-density fiberboard, hand-painted, and decorated with dyed tagua nuts. These whimsical flyers are handcrafted by a woman-owned business that employs single moms and internally displaced Afro-Colombians.  

• Materials: fiberboard, tagua nuts, strings
• Dimensions: approx. wingspan 27" / 70 cm
• Made in Columbia

Tulia’s Artisan Gallery is a Chicago-based woman-owned business with a mission to showcase high quality Colombian craftsmanship by collaborating with master artisans who preserve & strengthen the diverse cultures of Colombia. Tulia’s Artisan Gallery uses fair trade principles while collaborating with artisan partners, most of whom are indigenous or Afro-Colombians.

Master Makers of the Flying Mobiles Collection, Isabel and her team make the very popular Flying Mobiles. It takes great skill and years of experience to paint the wings and body to each mobile. Only two artisans have mastered the ability to paint wings. Isabel has been able to increase the number of full-time employees by 80% since working for Tulia's. Most are single-parent (moms & dads) heads of households. New designs are co-created with Karen, Isabel and her partner Federico. Tulia's is proud to support the continued growth of Isabel's workshop.