Vetiver is a natural grass which is known for its aromatic properties. Vetiver also known as khus, in certain parts of Asia. These vetiver and vine birdhouses make for a unique and natural home for our avian friends.
Sprinkle the birdhouse with a little water and feel the earthy aroma of vetiver disperse in the atmosphere. Vetiver is abundantly grown in Haiti, these bird houses are made by Haitien artisans from Artisan Business Network.
Measures 11-3/4” high x 5-1/2” wide x 5-1/2” deep
Handmade in Haiti and fair trade imported.
Neem pencils are a unique concept developed by Mr. Sunil Gupta, a supporter of the children and youth at Lakshya' s shelter home. Mr. Gupta has trained several youth from Lakshya who work at his center to create these natural pencils. Discarded neem twigs are used for these pencils, and no trees are harmed in the making of this product. Available in regular graphite and colored options. Great gift for children and artists in the making!!
These special pencils are made by youth at Lakshya shelter home in Faridabad, India. Lakshya primarily supports children and youth who have run away from their homes. Lakshya, sends the younger children to local schooling facilities, and the youth are given vocational trainings to help earn a living and support themselves. Buy these unique products and support Lakshya's objective of providing better facilities to these children.
Each pencil measures 7” in length, diameter varies
Available in a bundle of five pencils
Each bundle comes with red, orange, green, blue and purple colored pencils
Box measures 4-1/4” high x 8-1/2” wide x 8-3/8” deep, box and contains 20 bundles of 5
Box top doubles as a pop-up display
Handmade in India and fair trade imported.
The tradition of handcrafting baskets is a labor intensive and highly skilled craft that has been a part of the Rwandan culture for centuries and is passed down from generation to generation. These baskets are used as containers for grain and food products, as packages for small gifts, and in times past Rwandan women used them to exchange secret greetings or messages with one another.
Woven from natural sisal fiber and hand dyed in red and white at Gahaya Links, these hand-dyed and crafted baskets make a beautiful decorative accessory for your home. Having started with a modest group of 20 artisans in 2004, Gahaya Links now works towards the social and economic empowerment of over 4000 basket weavers in the region.
Measure 8-1/2” tall x 5” diameter
Handmade in Rwanda and fair trade imported.
Our soapstone hearts from Kenya have been so popular that we're now offering them from Haitian artisans, also. Smooth and decorative, they speak clearly of love and caring for your gift recipient and the Haitian people. Available in gray, white or pink.
Small Measures - 2'' high x 2'' wide x 1 1/8'' deep
Medium Measures - 3 1/4'' high x 3'' wide x 1 1/2'' deep
Large Measures - 4'' high x 3 5/8'' wide x 2 1/8'' deep
Size and Coloring may vary.
Handmade in Haiti and fair trade imported.
This incense is handmade by artisans from De La Selva in Guatemala. Each hand-rolled incense made from natural essential oils will add an exotic fragrance to your surroundings. Choose from a range of fragrances: Rose, Pine, Sandal wood, Cinnamon, Lemon, Lavender and Orange.
Seven fragrances available
Handmade in Guatemala and fair trade imported.
These wastebaskets are hand crafted with recycled cloth scraps and wire and make a colorful way to separate paper and other recyclables from trash.
Handmade using recycled materials by artisans in India at Mohd Israil's workshop, one of many fair trade workshops sponsored by Noah’s Ark. Noah’s Ark is an NGO founded in 1986 by Samuel Masih, one of the leaders in the movement to pay fair wages to artisans in India.
Small Wastebasket measures 9-1/2" high with an 9-1/2" diameter
Large Wastebasket measures 12" high with an 11" diameter
Please note no two are the same colors do to being hand made.
Handmade in India and fair trade imported.
Handmade using recycled materials by artisans in India at Mohd Israil's workshop, one of many fair trade workshops sponsored by Noah’s Ark. Noah’s Ark is an NGO founded in 1986 by Samuel Masih, one of the leaders in the movement to pay fair wages to artisans in India.
Small Wastebasket measures 9-1/2" high with an 9-1/2" diameter
Large Wastebasket measures 12" high with an 11" diameter
Please specify assorted bright or assorted dark color preference
Handmade in India and fair trade imported.
Artisans have created this miniature nativity from a walnut, and the base is the top of an acorn. Mary, Joseph and Baby are made from tiny seeds and corn husk. They are carefully glued into place. It's a perfect piece for the Nativity Collector. Be the one who is part of helping the environment and helping others.
Measures 1" tall x 1-1/4" wide x 1-1/2" diameter
Handmade in Ecuador and Fair Trade imported.
Caña Flecha is a sugar cane like plant that can only be found along the coastal regions of Colombia, South America. The Zenu Tribe cultivates the thin stalk-like leaves using processes and techniques that date back to the 1500s and weaves them into various geometric patterns creating these unique bracelets.
Artisans at the fair trade organization Joyeria Semilla are known for creating jewelry from materials readily available in their environment including seeds, natural fibers and leaves. Joyeria Semilla’s objectives are to create new jobs, to revive Colombia's traditional handicrafts and to better manage their natural resources.
Measures 1/4” wide with variable diameter
Handmade in Colombia and fair trade imported.
These double-sized hammocks are great for those who toss and turn in their sleep, or just to romp around in. Invite others to share in the fun, your friends, pets, children and loved-ones, and make it a family affair. You can hang them in your backyard, or take them to your favorite campsite. As you are snoozing, you can rest assured that your purchase has the additional benefit of helping artisans care for themsleves and their families.
These hammocks are made from 50% cotton and 50% acrylic and comfortably support 418 lbs.
The cloth measures 63" wide and 94" long, and the hammock can be stretched up to 11.75 feet.
Currently there are three colors available:
Amsterdam - Green Tones
London - Blue Tones
Madrid - Pink and Orange Tones
Woven and Hand-finished in Ecuador and Fair Trade imported.
This incense is handmade by artisans from De La Selva in Guatemala. Each hand-rolled incense made from natural essential oils will add an exotic fragrance to your surroundings. Choose from a range of fragrances: Rose, Pine, Sandal wood, Cinnamon, Lemon, Lavender and Orange.
Seven fragrances available
Handmade in Guatemala and fair trade imported.
You both love the rain forest and keeping animal ivory on real animals where it belongs, so you'll love our handcarved Tagua Purple Heart Pendant from Ecuador.
Tagua nut, a renewable rain forest seed that grows from the Amazon's Tagua Palm Tree, is widely regarded as vegetable ivory for its likeness to real animal ivory, but with animal and habitat-friendly properties. With the growing scarcity of animal ivory, Tagua has become a highly valued commodity by artisans and consumers alike.
Pendant measures 1 1/2 inches x 1 1/2 inches x 18 inches long
Purple color is achieved by boiling and other natural techniques that enhance the nut's natural beauty
Handmade in Ecuador and fair trade imported.
These cute Owl Sitting gourd figurines were hand-carved by artisans in Huancayo, Peru. Such a nice family; Mom, Dad and Baby. Each gourd is skinned, cleaned and sundried before its surface is etched and burnt with the intricate designs that adorn its surface. They make a Hoot of an ornament to sit on the shelf, desk, as a decoration for the home or office, or as a gift for owl lovers.
Small - Measures 2-1/8" high x 2" diameter at base
Medium - Measures 2-1/4" high x 2-1/2" diameter at base
Large - Measures 2-1/2" high x 3" diameter at base
Gourds are a natural and uniquely shaped vegetable, similar to a pumpkin or a squash. As such, designs, shape and dimensions will vary slightly.
Handmade in Peru and Fair Trade imported.
