Painted Butterflies in Flight

In the ancient tradition of Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti, skilled metal artists transform what was once discarded — steel oil drums, cast off and forgotten — into something breathtaking. This is the art of redemption made visible, and Painted Butterflies in Flight is one of its most joyful expressions.

Hand-cut and hand-painted by Haitian metal artists at the Village Artistique de Noailles, this round 12” x 12” piece bursts with color — intricate butterflies mid-flight among vibrant flowers, each line and curve shaped by skilled hands. Coated with a protective gloss varnish, it is made for both indoor and outdoor display: equally at home on a gallery wall, a garden fence, or a sunlit patio.

A folk art tradition dating to the mid-20th century, Haitian metal art carries the mark of its maker in every piece. Because each is handcrafted individually, there will be slight variations from one to the next — not imperfections, but the signature of a human hand. No two are exactly alike.

Fair Trade Federation certified. A purchase that honors the artist, the tradition, and the community that sustains it.

Details:

• Material: Painted steel metal with protective gloss varnish
• Dimensions: 12” L x 12” W (round)
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
• Handcrafted at Village Artistique de Noailles, Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti
• Fair Trade Federation certified
• Slight variations between pieces — each one is unique

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“He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as engravers, designers, embroiderers… and weavers — all of them skilled workers and designers.” — Exodus 35:35