​These escoba, or brush animals are made of the fine midrib from the Buri palm frond, which is then twisted on wire and shaped into animals. These adorable ornaments are 4 inches high with a loop for hanging.



Peoples Recovery Empowerment and Development Assistance Foundation, or PREDA,is a small but pro-active, charitable, not-for-profit organization working on a national and international level for Human Rights, especially the rights of women and children. Located in the Philippines, PREDA provides community support through a wide breadth of projects. In addition, PREDA facilitates the international marketing and sales of handcrafted items that range from recycled juice bag totes to brush animals made from the buri palm, as well as food items such as dried fruit and juices.