{"product_id":"toast-stand","title":"Brass Toast Stand or Letter Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Elevate your breakfast table with this beautifully crafted Brass Toast Stand or Letter Holder, handmade by artisans at Noah’s Ark in India. Made from durable stainless steel and finished with elegant gold plating, it blends timeless design with everyday function. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Designed to hold up to six slices, the open-slot structure allows air to circulate freely, keeping toast crisp and preventing sogginess. Whether serving a leisurely family breakfast or hosting a relaxed brunch with friends, this stand brings both style and practicality to the table. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Beyond toast, its versatile design makes it perfect for holding napkins at gatherings or organizing letters and stationery at home. Thoughtfully crafted and multifunctional, this piece adds warmth and refinement to both casual and special moments alike. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e• Handcrafted by artisans of Noah’s Ark in India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e• Materials: Stainless steel with gold plating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e• Hand wash. Do not soak. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e ABOUT THE ARTISAN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e In Moradabad, an Indian city with a population of almost 1.2 million, more than half of the people are involved in the handicrafts trade. Unfortunately, the industry has long been plagued with injustice. Artisans are paid low wages, forced to pay commissions to exporters, and must self-finance the raw materials needed to complete orders. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs the cost of goods has become prohibitively high and the international market has evolved, artisans must invest in diversifying beyond Moradabad’s traditional crafts—though many fall victim to debt or shop closure. Trades that are passed down from one generation to another make up an important part of India’s culture. Yet the heritage and tradition of handicrafts is increasingly threatened as insufficient profits force marginalized artisans to seek other professions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAfter many years of witnessing the artisans’ struggles, Samuel Masih established Noah’s Ark International Exports in 1986 to raise the artisans out of poverty and preserve their livelihoods. Noah’s Ark has supported artisans and their families with fair wages, long-term business investment and collaboration, and health and education initiatives for more than thirty years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercy House Global","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47104969703618,"sku":"173684874288","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1149\/2930\/files\/253d1ab5-b2d6-4acf-8ba4-8c1b4cbd8b2a.jpg?v=1773327339","url":"https:\/\/mercyhouseglobal.org\/products\/toast-stand","provider":"Mercy House Global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}