Art
Tea Plucking, Nepal
- Item Number
- 114
- Estimated Value
- 900 USD
- Sold
- 225 USD to jbcd659e0
The winning bid will go to FrontStream Global Fund (tax ID 26-3265577), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, which will send the donation to Hearts And Homes For Refugees (tax ID 813361872) on behalf of the winner.
- Number of Bids
- 1 - Bid History
Item Description
Oil, 11x14 inches unframed, gallery canvas 1.5 inches deep (no frame required)
The New York Times recently wrote that "Nepal's tea community is in the budding stages of a loose-leaf revolution...Growers are planting tea bushes in the same kind of steep, high-elevation fields that granted Darjeeling its unmatched reputation. Entrepreneurial farmers and factory owners...are developing remarkable styles of tea."
Nepali tea is increasingly popular with specialty boutiques and online stores across North America and Europe. Almost all is grown on tiny plots owned by independent farmers who then sell fresh leaves to factories. In fact, Nepali tea accounts for only 0.4% of the total world tea output.
The coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating effect on this small industry, however, forcing the closure of most tea factories in Nepal's 14 districts, and bringing uncertainty to the future of the Nepali workers.
Artist's Note:
The image of the lone tea plucker, as they are known, in a vast field set against the misty backdrop of mountains, is compelling. Adding to the scene are the bright colors of the worker's clothing and basket.
Item Special Note
Hearts & Homes for Refugees' Note:
Nepal has a long tradition of providing asylum to refugees. In 2019, it was home for nearly 20,000 refugees, primarily from Bhutan and Tibet. As recently as 2018, over 2,000 Bhutanese refugees were admitted to the U.S. In 2020, just 7 were admitted. Hearts & Homes for Refugees invites community members to advocate for increased refugee admissions by signing petitions, calling elected officials, and sending postcards.
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