Iskashitaa 2009 Holiday Catalog

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Hello Friends of Iskash*taa Refugee Harvesting Network! As you are thinking ofgifts to give your loved ones this holiday season, we ask that you consider buyingIskash*taa food products and refugee-made crafts. Your purchase not only assistsIskash*taa in continuing our mission to empower refugees and help them integrate into theTucson community, but also provides supplemental income to our refugee crafters. Wehave assembled this catalog to show you some of our products. You can purchase theproducts featured here and many more at:

Poets Corner Holiday Art Sale: Saturday, Dec. 5th, 10AM- 4PMFeaturing many community artists as well as Iskash*taa!4221 E. Burns St.(NW of Broadway and Columbus)Parking available at First Brethren Church of Tucson (201 N. Columbus)

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The 4th Avenue Winter Street Fair:Fri-Sun December 11, 12, &13 10AM-6PMWe will be located on the patio of theB Line Restaurant,621 N 4th Ave. Thanks to Travis

and the B line for once again sharing their space with us.&

Holiday Artisan Mondays: 4-6 PM,Revolutionary Grounds:606 N 4th Ave

If you would like more information or have any questions, please contact me at(520) 722-9285 [email protected]. Thanks for your continued support.

-Tara Pullano, Resource Coordinator

Catalog Index:Food products: 2-4 Accessories/Apparel: 5-9 Home Dcor: 10-13 Refugee Services: 14-15

Iskash*taaRefugee Harvesting Network

2009 Holiday Catalog
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Iskash*taa Fruit Frolickers Food Products

Current food products: mesquite flour, preserved lemons, jellies & marmalades, flavored vinegars

Iskash*taa staff, volunteers and refugees harvest more than 40,000 pounds of fruitsand vegetables a year from backyards, gardens and farms in Tucson and the surroundingarea. Most of this produce is redistributed throughout the refugee community and toTucson organinzations that feed the hungry. However, we do use some of the gleaned

foods to make yummy products to sell to the largerTucson community. We do this not only as afundraiser, but also to teach refugees about kitchensafety, sanitation, and food production. We alwayshave a lot of fun in the kitchen and often learn newrecipes from our refugee friends. We at Iskash*taa

also believe that it is important not to waste thelocal food resources that are at our fingertips. Whynot try some local goodies rather than buy food thatcomes from thousands of miles away?

All of our delicious food products are prepared and packaged in a commerical kitchen.

Balamani and Ismael show off Iskashitaa

marmalades.


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Kumquat Pineapple Marmalade&

Prickly Pear Jelly.5 pint jar: $6

All of our food products fit nicely in ourdrawstring gift bags; see page 13 for details.

African Preserved Lemons in local lemon juiceThis simple preserve consists of local lemons, organiclemon juice and sea salt. Taste second to none. A greataddition to salads, pastas, rice, chicken dishes and more!A must-have for any foodie. Keep refrigerated.

1 quart jar, $15

Organic Mesquite Flour100% Organic Tucson Mesquite FlourLocally Gleaned from the Tucson Botanical Gardens

Use in pancakes, breads, cakes, cookies,muffins and more! Try replacing about 1/3 ofthe flour in a recipe with mesquite flour.

9.5 oz. (2 cups): $8

Omar and Dana prepare mesquite pods for

grinding.

It may look like we have a lot, but we always sell out fast!

Buy yours now or you might have to wait until next year!

Mesquite flour is gluten-free, a good source of calcium,manganese, iron and zinc; high in protein and fiber andbelieved to be effective in controlling blood sugarlevels in people with diabetes.


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Flavored VinegarsThese vinegars taste great and also look

beautiful in any kitchen!

Replace all or a portion of vinegar inany recipe with Iskash*taa desertinspired vinegars. Use to createSonoran sauces, salad dressings, andmarinades. With each use, top off thebottle with any vinegar to cover thefruit for a long lasting product. Ifdesired, sparingly mince or chop the

vinegar soaked fruit for use in a recipe,excellent in chutneys and relishes.

PomCran VinegarVinegar infused with pomegranates(harvested in Tucson!), cranberries, androsemary

Cactus VinegarVinegar infused with prickly pear juice(harvested in Tucson!), cranberries, androsemaryAffordably priced in three sizes, our PomCranand Cactus Vinegars make wonderful hostessgifts or great stocking stuffers for yourfavorite foodie!

5 fl. oz. (.148 L): $58 fl. oz. (.237 L): $716.9 fl. oz. (.5 L): $10


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The Tucson Refugee Sewing and Crafts CircleThe Tucson Refugee Sewing and Crafts Circle(TRSCC) is an innovative program

of Iskash*taa Refugee Harvesting Network in collaboration with Tucson InternationalAlliance of Refugee Communities (TIARC) with partial funding from the Tucson PimaArts Council. TRSCC helps refugees learn basic sewing and craft skills, includingweaving, quilting, and crocheting. With these skills, refugees make clothes and otheruseful things for themselves and their families. Participants also make products for sale toprovide some extra household income. For many participants, the classes offer their firstexperience with these sewing and crafts activities. A particular focus of the TRSCC isteaching how to re-use and recycle fabric, yarn, clothing, and plastic bags to make newitems.

Please consider purchasing TRSCC crafts for yourself or your loved ones this

holiday season.Disclaimer: Every TRSCC craft is an original piece. Variations in color, shape, or qualityare normal and intrinsic to their unique character. No two crafts are the same.

Plarn: What is it?Plarn is plastic yarn made from used grocery and

newspaper bags. Plastic bags are flattened, folded, cut into loopsthen linked together to make a long string of plastic. The plarncan then be crocheted and knitted like normal yarn.

Our TRSCC crocheters mix brightly colored plarn withdonated yarn to create durable accessories with a unique textureand appearance. Made from recycled materials, our plarn itemsnot only look cool but also support the green movement.

Go green: buy plarn products.

Plarn Water Bottle Holders: $8A hands-free way to stay hydrated in the desert.

Sling it over your shoulder and you are ready for any trek.

Muna stays cool with the help of her water

bottle holder.
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Crochet plarn, yarn, & fabric purses

In sizes from big to small, great for both the young and young-at-heart, we have a crochetpurse for every woman in your life.

Great for shopping or carrying youreveryday must-haves; with these sturdyyet stylish bags can take everything youneed to have at your side.

Thanks to Amani and Susan for modeling!

Styles, sizes and prices vary (most are$25-$35). Some are made from plarn,others from donated yarn or fabric. Somehave stripes, others are variegated. Eachone makes a distinct statement.


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Skinny Scarves: the next sensation in desert fashion!

Colorful, but not bulky, our Skinny Scarves are perfect thing to keep you warm and chicduring our mild Tucson winters. Wear one or several for a layered look.

Crochet Skinny Scarves: $10

Finger Knit Scarves: super skinny and super cool. Buy one for every outfit!

Finger Knit Scarves: $6


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Crochet & Knit Hats

For men, women, children and babies.Colors and styles vary.

Hats: $8-$15

Sewn Tote Bags & Harvesting BagsCrochet not for you? We also have a variety of sewn tote and harvesting bags made fromrecycled fabric and denim. Colors, sizes and styles vary.

Perfect for books, groceries, harvesting produce,hanging out at the pool, and more!

Sewn tote and harvesting bags: $10-$25


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Scrubs, baby clothing & more

Our TRSCC sewers also make scrubs and manymore original pieces of clothing. Come check outwhat we have. You never know what you will find!

Woven Purses/Netbook HoldersOur crafters have taken some of our loom-wovenmats (see next page for details) and sewn up thesides to create these wonderfully sturdy and paddedbags that are perfect for carrying netbooks!

Fits netbooks with screen sizes up to 10.1

Various colors, styles and materialsincluding denim and plastic.

Woven Purses: $20-$25

William Aymard, Iskash*taas greatestsupporter, models one of our scrub

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Rag Rugs & Mats

The TRSCC has adapted the weaving and sewing skills gained in Africa and Asia tolocal recycled materials to create unique crafts such as these washable and durable rugsand mats. During a series of carpentry workshops, TRSCC refugees quickly learned howto construct the looms and began weaving. Large rugs utilize more than 10 yards ofmaterial and take 7 hours to create. Our crafters are now making rugs and mats out ofvarious materials including old sheets, t-shirts, denim, plastic bags, as well as many typesof fabric.

Rugs: Approximately 24x42 inches, $60Mats: Approximately 12x16 inches, $15

Our mats makelovely centerpieces.Pets love them too!

In colors that will complement any dcor.

Above: This mat combines recycled fabric with

plastic bags for a unique texture and appearance.


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Burundi Baskets, Bowls, Trays & Wall Hangings:Iskash*taa is working with several

Burundian women to market theirtraditionally woven baskets to the peopleof Tucson. These women combinetechniques learned in Rwanda and therefugee camps of Tanzania with localmaterials including palm fronds, yarn, andrecycled bean and vegetable bags donatedfrom the community to make a variety ofuniquely-styled baskets.

The baskets woven by refugeesTabia, Antoinette, and Eugenie reflect theweaving styles of Tanzania, Rwanda andBurundi. Baskets with straight sides andpointed lids are typical of the style inRwanda and Tanzania while the roundedsides and lids are typical of Burundi. Inrefugee camps in Rwanda and Tanzania,

women began weaving baskets to helpmake ends meet, while the men worked inagriculture. The women made baskets outof the materials available to them, usingstrands from food aid bags woven aroundcoils of grasses and banana leaves.

Though these baskets weretraditionally used to store grain, flour,small household items, and for decoration,

they also have cultural significance toBurundians. The baskets would be filledwith food or a meal to bring to those sickin the hospital. They would also be givenas gifts as symbols of hope and care tocelebrate a wedding or birth.


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Burundi Baskets, Bowls,Trays, and Wall Hangings:

$15-$100

Above:It looks like a trivet but its not! Traditional

Burundi wall hangings: we call them non-trivets.


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Baby Quilts & Pillows

These small quilts combine shapes and colorsto create quilts unlike any other you haveseen before. Truly original. Prices vary bysize.

Throw pillows in various sizes and colors.

Drawstring Gift Bags

Go green and support refugees this holiday giftgiving season! Refugee made drawstring gift bags:

Recycled

Resusable for the recipient

Reasonably priced

These cloth gift bags are perfect for wrapping all ofyour holiday purchases and stocking stuffers.

Various sizes, $3-$5.

Amani opens her drawstring gift bag

and finds a surprise.


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Refugee Entruprenurial ServicesThreading:

Threading is a process that has been around since ancient times in Asia. It is used toremove unwanted facial hair and shape eyebrows with a clean, beautiful defining edge.This process is done by using a thread which is twisted back and forth along the unwantedhair. This twisted action of the thread captures the hair and removes it out of the follicle.

Less painful than waxing or tweezing

Less irritation and redness

Hair does not grow back as fast

No chemicals used

Henna:

Areas that can be threadedeyebrow, upper lip, foreheadside burns, chin, full face

Henna & Threading by Devika and Radhika Henna tattoo art for birthday parties,

girls night out, or other special occasionsEyebrow Threading ancient Asian method of shaping eyebrowsCall for personal appointment or parties(520) 312-4446 or (520) 339-0440

[email protected]

Hirsi Henna by HamzaHire henna artists for birthday parties,weddings, Eid, or other special

occasionsSahra 891-2611, [email protected] Hamza 808-3424

A Henna tattoo does not use anychemicals at all. It is done by using onlynatural and herbal products which makesit very safe. These are temporary tattoosthat last for 2 weeks. This enables youto change your design over and over if

you so desire. Its a safe and fun way toget a tattoo. No removal needed afterabout 2 weeks.
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African Hair Braiding

Catering Services

Do you need your hair braided but dont knowwhere to go? Search no further! Fatuma Djafari isan African native and long-time hair braider.

Come visit her at Unique Styles by Pamela &Company located on

22nd and Park.Various braids for children and adults

Contact Fatuma Djarfari at(520) 622-9900

Native African Hair BraidingRebecca TiahLiberian hair braider

Primary Phone: 326-8825Second Phone: 979-4669

E-mail:[email protected]

Chhatra TiwariNepali Caterers(520) 829-8686

[email protected]

Sahra HirsiSomali Caterer(520) 891-2611

[email protected]
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Thank you for reading our holiday catalog. Please share it with your family and friends.Remember to call us with your excess fruit or or donations of materials for sewing andcrafts and dont forget to check out ourblog! Happy Holidays from the Iskash*taa staff:

Barbara Eiswerth, Founder and [email protected](520) 440-0100

Tara Pullano, Resource [email protected](520) 722-9285

Natalie Brown, Community [email protected](928) 503-7496

Michael Mayette, Harvesting Coordinator andFood Product [email protected](520) 777-3386

Jodi McCloskey, Public Relations and Web Manager;Co-moderator, Tucsonrefugees Yahoo [email protected](520) 991-6972

Ann Leenhouts, Development [email protected](520) 661-1284

Paula Schlusberg, Sewing and Crafts [email protected](520) 615-8218

Sarah Shaffer, Office [email protected](520) 870-8121

www.fruitmappers.org

No Refugee Left Behind! No Fruit Left Behind!Iskash*taa Refugee Harvesting Networks Tucson Refugee Sewing and Crafts Circle is partially fundedby the Tucson Pima Arts Council.
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