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SARABAN TREE AND THE ART OF GIVING For those wanting a lifestyle that “gives back”, and still allows them to enjoy the finer things of life - or give them as gifts - Saraban Tree provides the ideal solution.
WHAT’S NEW AT TRENZSEATER “The CHATEAUX Dining Table from TRENZSEATER is a stunning solid American Oak dining table that features hand turned legs and a parquet top. A combination of stain colours has been used on the top to achieve an aged look. The Chateaux Dining Table as pictured is $5990 and is able to be viewed at TRENZSEATER in Parnell.” PN TRENZSEATER, 80 Parnell Road, T: 09 303 4151 www.trenzseater.com
Their online gallery of thoughtfully curated artworks and art objects covers a range of budgets, and 10% of all monthly sales are donated to their charities. Saraban Tree opened in June 2013, founded to enable people to effortlessly make a difference. They do this by selling beautiful art and quality handmade artisanal objects, created by our Saraban Tree community. The finance generated supports organisations capacity building in marginalised communities, or active in other areas of social justice. Craig and Janet Mathewson opened Saraban Tree, after 20 years’ experience in a range of arts and charities. They are energised by seeing others discover their purpose in life, and are excited to be combining their passions in this fresh new retail experience. Nelson’s Kayan weavers from the hill tribes of Burma, who Janet met as Auckland manager of refugee services, now exhibit their stunning textiles alongside established 85-year-old Kiwi artist Daphne Mason, finalist in several major New Zealand art awards. The common thread with all our artists is their personal courage, and their skill in their chosen field. Their regularly updated range of original paintings and prints, exquisite hand-woven textiles, ceramics and jewellery (much of it exclusive to Saraban Tree) can be purchased at www.saraban.co.nz. Sign up for their newsletter so you don’t miss out! PN
Saraban Tree Craig and Janet Mathewson
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