- This decorative Artisan Bee Skep is a fusion between the traditional European skeps and the skilled handmade style of artisans from Bangladesh.
- Making it a modern take on the traditional style bee skeps used for managing bees in the early days of beekeeping across much of Europe.
- These Fair-Trade handmade artisan bee skeps are tightly woven, and their natural design ensures they're water-resistant and provide valuable insulation.
- This style of skep was traditionally used for collecting swarms, now typically used for decorative purposes or as part of a re-wilding effort.
- It's always a good idea to plant wildflowers or other pollinating flowers close to the skep to attract bees and give them a valuable food source.
- Each Artisan Bee Skep is handmade using natural seagrass to the highest quality finish and is plastic-free.
- In addition to giving your garden bees a home, you'll be supporting the artisan workers in Southern Bangladesh who make them—funding the survival of many women and their families in rural communities living in poverty.
What you need to know:
- 1 x Wildlife World Decorative Bee Skep with Recycled Sari
- The skep should be sheltered and raised from the ground if sited outside.
- The skep can be anchored with tent pegs for extra support.
- It can be helpful to brace the inside of the skep with twigs and sticks to give the bees a starting structure and material to build their nest around.
- Dimensions: 40 x 30 x 30 cm
