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Products Catalog Naturally Inspired Ethically Produced Supports Local Communities Handmade in Jordan Products Catalog Naturally inspired Ethically produced Supports local communities Handmade in Jordan The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN) is a non- governmental organization devoted to the conservation of Jordan’s wildlife. Established in 1966 under the patronage of His Majesty the late King Hussein, RSCN has been given the responsibility by the Government of Jordan to protect the Kingdom’s natural heritage. Wild Jordan is the socio-economic development and eco-tourism division of RSCN. Which aims to develop viable nature-based businesses within and around RSCN’s protected areas in order to bring economic and social benefits to local communities and generate support for nature conservation throughout Jordan. Home Dibeen Ceramics Workshop Established in 2007 by a fund fro UNDP & GIF. Dibeen is a place that’s been famous for pottery making, the idea was to develop the local handcrafts by making new products that meet the needs of this period of time. Some of the products were inspired from the ancient pottery that is showcased in Jerash museum. Home Body Care Stationary Jewelry Food Herbs Kids Personal Product Business Product Name Ceramic Bowl Description Inspired by the olive tree, our ceramic bowls are perfect for oils, soups, and any other liquid. Weight/Size Dimeter (12-15cm) Hight (6.5-7.5cm) Price 4.5 JOD Barcode 1050201010024 Product Name Arabic Coffee cup Description Coffee is considered a sign of Bedouin hospitality, and is typically served in tight grip-sized cup with no handle. Weight/Size Dimeter (7-7.5cm) Hight (4-5cm) Price 3.5 JOD Barcode 1050201010031 Home Body Care Stationary Jewelry Food Herbs Kids Personal Product Business Product Name Oil Lantern Description Ancient techniques were used to create this lantern, as it is made of natural clay, and baked with “Jift” instead of wood or charcoal. Weight/Size Length (9-10) Width (5-6cm) Price 3.50 JOD Barcode 1050201010017 Product Name Herb Mug with Strainer Description Mastered to ensure the maximum flavor, place herbs inside the strainer and pour water inside the mug. Weight/Size Dimeter (7.5-8.5cm) Hight (9-10cm) Price 6.00 JOD Barcode 1050201010048 Home Body Care Stationary Jewelry Food Herbs Kids Personal Product Business Product Name Square Soap Dish Small Description The perfect way to maintain soap bars dry as it is built with draining holes, and is decorated with lavender flower or olive branch hand drawing. Weight/Size Length (8-8.5cm) Width (10-11cm) Price 2.5 JOD Barcode 1050201010055 Product Name Square Soap Dish Large Description The perfect soap holder as it is decorated with lavender flower or olive branch hand drawing. Weight/Size Length (12.5-13.5cm) Width (12.5-13.5cm) Price 3.50 JOD Barcode 1050201010130 Home Body Care Stationary Jewelry Food Herbs Kids Personal Product Business Product Name Decorated Ceramic Plate Large Description A serving plate available with a drawing of an olive branch of a lavender flower. Weight/Size Length (19.5-20cm) Width (32-33cm) Hight (2cm) Price 5.50 JOD Barcode 1050201020030 Product Name Decorated Ceramic Plate Medium Description A serving plate available with a drawing of an olive branch of a lavender flower. Weight/Size Length (15-15.5cm) Width (25-25.5cm) Hight (2cm) Price 4.50 JOD Barcode 1050201010192 Home Body Care Stationary Jewelry Food Herbs Kids Personal Product Business Product Name Decorated Ceramic Plate Small Description A serving plate available with a drawing of an olive branch of a lavender flower. Weight/Size Length (9-9.5cm) Width (30-31cm) Hight (1-2cm) Price 2.50 JOD Barcode 1050201020009 Product Name Rhombus-shaped plate Description Ceramic plate with hand drawings of an olive branch or a lavender flower, perfect to serve nuts, Hummus, etc. Weight/Size Length (9-9.5cm) Width (30-31cm) Hight (1-2cm) Price 5.00 JOD Barcode 1050201010161 Home Body Care Stationary Jewelry Food Herbs Kids Personal Product Business Product Name Rose-Shaped Ceramic Plate Description Hand-decorated with an olive branch or a lavender flower, the rose-shaped plate is perfect to serve nuts, hummus, etc. Weight/Size Length (17.5-18cm) Width (13-14cm) Hight (1-2cm) Price 3.50 JOD Barcode 1050201010178 Product Name Square Soap Dish Description Plain ceramic soap dish. Weight/Size Length (12cm) Width (12cm) Price 2.00 JOD Barcode 1050201020047 Home Body Care Stationary Jewelry Food Herbs Kids Personal Product Business Product Name Oval Ceramic Plate Description Plain ceramic plate. Weight/Size Length (9-9.5cm) Width (17-17.5cm) Hight (1-2cm) Price 1.50 JOD Barcode 1050201020054 Product Name Pottery-made pendant with Necklace Description A unique pendant with a variety of designs, shapes, and colors. Weight/Size Variation in dimentions according the design Price 1.16 JOD Barcode 1050201010154 Home Body Care Stationary Jewelry Food Herbs Kids Personal Product Business Product Name Napkin Ring Description Ceramic ring to hold table napkins, decorated with a variety of designs. Weight/Size Dimeter (5-6cm) Hight (3.5-4cm) Price 1.50 JOD Barcode 1050201010109 Product Name Ceramic Fridge Magnets Description Decorate you fridge with handmade and nature-themed magnets from Dibeen Reserve. Weight/Size Different dimension based on the design Price 1.50 JOD Barcode 1050201010116 Home Body Care Stationary Jewelry Food Herbs Kids Personal Product Business Product Name Decorated Oil Jug Description Pottery has been the best material to hold olive oil throughout history, our jugs are handmade and nature-theme decorated. Weight/Size Dimeter (6-7.5cm) Hight (11.5-12cm) Price 5.00 JOD Barcode 1050201010123 Product Name Pottery Water Jug Description Pottery keeps water cold and pure. Our jug comes in 3 parts, the bowl, the bottle, and the cover. Weight/Size Dimeter for the bottle (9-10cm) Dimeter for the bowl (13-14cm) Hight (23-24cm) Price 10.00 JOD Barcode 1050201010147 Home Body Care Stationary Jewelry Food Herbs Kids Personal Product Business Product Name Plant Pot Description A handmade plant pot, made naturally to hold nature. Weight/Size Hight (13-14 cm), Diameter (11-12 cm) Price 7.00 JOD Barcode 1050201020061 Product Name Decorated Mug with Mug-coaster Description Ceramic mug decorated with Olive leaf or a lavender flower drawing with a matching coaster. Weight/Size Hight (8-9 cm), Dimeter (11-12 cm) Price 6.00 JOD Barcode 1050201020078 Home Body Care Stationary Jewelry Food Herbs Kids Personal Product Business Product Name Decorated Mug-coaster Description Protect you surfaces in style with our decorated ceramic mug-coaster. Weight/Size Hight (13-14 cm), Diameter (11-12 cm) Price 2.00 JOD Barcode 1050201020085 Product Name Decorated Candleholder Description A Christmas themed candleholder made from natural and eco-friendly material. Weight/Size Hight (6-7 cm), Diameter (5-6 cm) Price 3.00 JOD Barcode 1050201020092 AZRAQ Ostrich Egg Dotting Workshop The AZRAQ Ostrich Egg is hand dotted by Jordanian artisans of The Azraq Wetland Reserve; The Royal Society trained the women for the Conservation of Nature to dot unique designs on unfertile eggs only. Egg dotting is one of many enterprises initiated to bring benefits to people living near our nature reserves. Blue Nakid Ostrich living in the Shaumari Nature Reserve near Azraq laid this egg. It’s the closest living relative of the Syrian Ostrich, which is now extinct in Jordan. RSCN is breeding ostriches as a part of program to save endangered species in Jordan. Home Body Care Stationary Jewelry Food Herbs Kids Personal Product Business Product Name Tree Of life Ostrich Egg Description The Tree of life is considered the founding idea that all life on earth is related; the drawing is originally illustrated on the floor of the 18th century C.E Jericho Palace. Weight/Size Height (13-15.8 cm) Diameter (17-21 cm) Price 180 JOD Barcode 1060101010017 Product Name Grape Vine Ostrich Egg Description The grape tree is one of the most widespread trees in Jordan. Used for making wine in ancient times and current ones, the Grape Vine Drawing is inspired from Madaba Mosaic. Weight/Size Hight (13-15.8 cm) Diameter (17-21 cm) Price 95 JOD Barcode 1060101010024 Home Body Care Stationary Jewelry Food Herbs Kids Personal Product Business Product Name Madaba Mosaic Ostrich Egg B Description Illustrations inspired from Madaba Mosaic. Weight/Size Hight (13-15.8 cm) Diameter (17-21 cm) Price 135 JOD Barcode 1060101010031 Product Name Madaba Mosaic Ostrich Egg C Description Illustrations inspired from Madaba Mosaic. Weight/Size Hight (13-15.8 cm) Diameter (17-21 cm) Price 170 JOD Barcode 1060101010048 Home Body Care Stationary Jewelry Food Herbs Kids Personal Product Business Product Name Struggle for Survival Ostrich Egg Description Inspired by a piece in the Madaba Mosaic that discuses struggling for one’s life, and survival of the fittest. Weight/Size Hight (13-15.8 cm) Diameter (17-21 cm) Price 223 JOD Barcode 1060101010055 Product Name Camel Convoy Ostrich Egg Description Inspired from the Bedouin norm of Camel riding throughout the desert for Im- migration, trade, and other purposes. Weight/Size Hight (13-15.8 cm) Diameter (17-21 cm) Price 145 JOD Barcode 1060101010062 Home Body Care Stationary Jewelry Food Herbs Kids Personal Product Business Product Name Mountain Ibex Ostrich Egg Description Inspired from The Ibex living in the Mujib Biosphere reserve, which is famous for making the Ibex trail inside the reserve. Weight/Size Hight (13-15.8 cm) Diameter (17-21 cm) Price 113 JOD Barcode 1060101010086 Product Name Ostrich Whisper Ostrich Egg Description Inspired by the revival of the ostriches in the Shaumari Reserve as it shows the ostriches’ pleasure by the actions of The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature in the Shaumari Wildlife Reserve.
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