$ 24.99 $ 29.99
This lucky elephant is not only charming, but functional, too, by offering the perfect spot to store your eyeglasses when not being worn. Hand-carved by artisans in India from a single piece of ethically-sourced sheesham wood.
$ 20.00 $ 25.00
Complete your ensemble with a bit of color with a handmade 20 by 70 inch cotton scarf made in India by local artisans. Made of breathable cotton for all-weather wear.
Meet the Artisans
 India has always been renowned for its rich silk fabrics, woodcarvings and carpets. However, many of these products are produced in conditions of abject poverty for the craftsmen, exploited by large producers and moneylenders. Asha Handicrafts is a not-for-profit making body, based in Mumbai, India, working to promote Fair Trade and Fair Trade practices. As a member of the World Fair Trade Organization, Asha Handicrafts ensures that the benefits of handicraft production reach the craftspeople themselves. |
$ 79.99 $ 99.99
Crafted from recycled 55-gallon steel drums by village artisans in Haiti, these stunning pieces of art are truly one-of-a-kind! The process of turning sheets of metal into beautiful art is all done by hand. Steel drums used to transport oil into the capital of Haiti are cut, the oil is burned off to clean the metal, and then flattened in order to create stunning, upcycled art. Suitable for Indoor or Outdoor Use.
Given the handmade nature of this product please allow for minor variations. As the metal is recovered from recycled oil drums and colored through a burning process it will vary slightly in coloration. Typically the piece has a darkened steel patina. If handpainted, exact colors may vary, which speaks to the one-of-a-kind nature of each piece. Each piece of metal art whether painted or natural is coated with a layer of clear lacquer to help protect the metal.
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$ 21.97 $ 24.95
Bring the culture and beauty of South Africa to your home with these Fair Trade, hand painted candles. MASIKA signifies ?ǣspring?ǥ in Swahili and is portrayed through design and vibrant colors. Each candle measures 1 ???ǥ diameter, 2.5?ǥ high with a burn time up to 16 hours.
Meet the Artisans
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NOBUNTO is a South African Fair Trade company that creates high quality hand-painted candles, ceramics and handcrafted greeting cards with the utmost attention to detail using mainly African inspired designs. Their mission is, in a region with high unemployment, to alleviate poverty, not only through development of industry but to be socially, ethically, and sustainably responsible. Based in the small village Napier, about 180 km east of Cape Town, NOBUNTO has provided employment to mostly woman of the disadvantaged community and guarantees an income for over 18 families. The unemployment rate in the area is in the region of 50%. The word NOBUNTO comes from the Sotho language, meaning "For the people". |
$ 12.99 $ 14.95
These earrings feature rectangles of colored glass that measure approximately 1.25 inches long and 0.375 inches wide.
Calypso Chile is a family owned business that operates from the family home. Marcela Cofre and her husband supported their family by making women's shoes until 1994 when the market for shoes dropped dramatically as cheaper imports flooded the market.
After dabbling in various types of crafts, Marcela found a particular talent for glass making, building a sustainable business to support her family as well as the families of others who she has trained to help make glass products, specializing in fashion jewelry. As a member of the WFTO, Marcela operates the business under the auspices of fair trade, ensuring that all of the artisans and craftspeople are paid a fair price for their work.
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