{"product_id":"fair-trade-timor-leste-product-timorese-cultural-accessories-mortein","title":"Fair Trade-Timor-Leste Product: Timorese Cultural Accessories - Mortein","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis cultural ceremonial product is part of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kortimor.com\"\u003eKor Timor.\u003c\/a\u003e Project proudly supported by Empowering Community Growth and Fair Trade \u0026amp; Gift Shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Mortein is a traditional necklace crafted from red clay and natural earthen materials, which has historically served as a form of spiritual currency in Timor-Leste. Its rich terracotta colour symbolises the land and honours ancestral connections. Within Timorese culture, the Mortein holds significant importance in the \u003ci\u003eBarlake\u003c\/i\u003e, a traditional practice of exchanging gifts to establish marriage alliances and strengthen relationships between families and communities. Passed down from one generation to the next, each necklace embodies heritage, family lineage, strong communal ties and mutual respect, reflecting values that extend far beyond material wealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis product has cultural significance. It’s limited in stock so please get in touch with us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:fairtradegiftshopkew@gmail.com\"\u003efairtradegiftshopkew@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e and we’ll be happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBy choosing this product, you’re not only carrying a beautiful piece of Timor-Leste craftsmanship, you’re also empowering makers, supporting their families, and strengthening their communities. Every dollar goes directly back to the artisans, helping create sustainable futures and reduce poverty through meaningful work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e✨\u003c\/span\u003e Thank you for being part of their story with your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FAIR TRADE AND GIFT SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68009292464281,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/7536\/2457\/files\/885C9717-E08D-4345-AB5A-E6200F203640.jpg?v=1794544895","url":"https:\/\/fairtradeandgiftshop.com\/products\/fair-trade-timor-leste-product-timorese-cultural-accessories-mortein","provider":"FAIR TRADE AND GIFT SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}