This bag is handcrafted by Artisans in El Salvador at the artisan workshop known as Las Azulinas and is unique as you are. It is tinted with a natural dye called Indigo. Show off your support for Fair Trade imports and help create a better world for everyone. Exterior Dimensions 7-3/4" high x 6-1/4" wide  outside zippered pocket no closure 19-3/4" Strap drop Handmade and Fair Trade Imported from El Salvador.

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This Nativity comes in two pieces, Joseph as one piece and Mary and Baby as the other. Our Artisans use natural raw materials including locally sourced clay and plant dyes. Measures 5-5/8" high x 3" wide x 4-1/4'' deep Comes in two pieces Handmade in Peru and fair trade imported.

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This key chain was colorfully strung together with peach pits and tagua beads to create this unique design. What a great way to carry your keys, hook on your water bottle or do just about anything, be as creative as our artisans. Measures 5 1/2" long x 2" wide x 2'' deep Painted, Natural Dyes Handmade in Peru and fair trade imported.

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A trendy and innovative way to decorate your tree, these 3-dimensional stars will add an eco-friendly spirit to your holiday. These handcrafted stars are made from recycled metal and then their surfaces are painted with a sponging technique to add a play of color.  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 Yellow & Red - 4-1/4” high x 4-1/4” wide x 3/4" deep Large Yellow - 6-1/4” high x 6-1/4” wide x 1 1/2" deep Comes with a ribbon for hanging Handmade in India and fair trade imported.

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You will love this this unique hand-carved Noah's Ark gourd ornament which whimsically illustrates the story of Noah's Ark in the Hebrew Bible. It makes a great decoration in your home as a way to celerate the Christmas season or for a child's room. On one side of the gourd is a carved image of Noah's Ark with elephants and other animals entering, on another side giraffes and birds waiting in line, and then there is a nicely etched image of Noah himself. Gourds are a natural and uniquely shaped vegetable, similar to a pumpkin or a squash. As such, designs, shape and dimensions will vary slightly. Height measures approximately 2-3/4" Diameter measures approximately 2-1/2" These ornaments are hand-carved in Peru and Fair Trade imported.

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These journals are made from waste fabric pieces sewn together. Re-usable or waste fabrics are collected and sorted into piles of similar colors and hand-sewn to create these unique notebooks. These journals make a great gift for students, wordsmiths, artists and anyone who would like to put down his/her ideas on paper. These journals are hand-sewn by the 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 training to help earn a living and support themselves. Buy these unique products and support Lakshya's objective of providing better facilities to these children. Measures 5” high x 3-1/2” wide Contains 48 sheets of paper 24 assorted pieces available in a display box Handmade in India and fair trade imported.

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Each of these egg-shapped boxes are hand-carved from white soap-stone (river stones) in the Leogane and Gressier regions of Haiti. These were also the areas worst affected by the earthquake of 2010. A devesating earthquake that killed an estimated 250,000 people and displaced more than 1.5 million. Although that was many years ago, many are still struggling to recover from the affects. Available in two sizes, each purchase of these beautiful stone sculptures will help artisans rebuild their lives. Large measures 6-1/4” high x 3-1/4” diameter Small measures 5” high x 2-1/4” diameter Handmade in Haiti and Fair Trade imported.

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We brought back our amazing white elephant. It is made of white soapstone and was hand carved by our Haitian Artisans. The stone is soaked in water to make it easier to handle. It then is hammered, chiseled and filed to get the right lines. This process could take hours depending on the piece they are creating. They then sand and buff to get the soft luster on the pieces. Figurine Measures - 3'' high x 2 3/8'' wide x 4 1/4'' deep Handmade in Haiti and fair trade imported.

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The utensils in this 17-piece stainless steel silverware set are nicely crafted, sturdy, and they feel great to hold in the hand. Each collection contains settings for four people (knife, fork, and two spoons), plus one large serving spoon. They make a great gift or an addition for your dining experience. 17-piece set includes: 4 forks 4 knifes 4 soup spoons 4 dinner spoons 1 large serving soon Stainless steel and dishwasher safe. Handmade in the India and fair trade imported.

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Bats are very popular in Halloween folklore as they are closely associated with vampires. Native to the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina, the common vampire bat feeds mostly on the blood of mammals (including humans). These bats hunt only when it is fully dark; once it locates a host, such as a sleeping mammal, it lands and approaches it on the ground. Our aesthetically crafted gourd boxes with flying bat silhouettes in black and orange are made by artisans at Tito Medina's workshop in Huancayo Peru. Gourd carving is a traditional craft of the Andean mountain region and in the Medina family it spans four generations. The art of carving gourds is helping to bring sustainable income to more than 20 artisans and their families. Use this unique and fairly traded boxes for utility purposes as well as to decorate your home this Halloween and welcome count Dracula for a trick or treat!!!!! Measures 3” high x 3-1/2” diameter - Small (Black Box w/ Orange Bats) Measures 3-1/2” high x 5” diameter - Large (Orange Box w/ Black Bats) Handmade, etched, and carved in Peru and fair trade imported.

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This beautiful silk sholder bag with a brocade design is made with colored silk threads with gold trim. Brocade is typically woven on a draw loom. It is supplementary a weft technique. We carry many colors and styles for your atire. Small measures 7-1/2" high x 8-1/2" wide with one 82" strap (41" drop length) Snap closure, Silk lining and interior pocket for extra organization. Available in Red or Black and Blue Handmade in India and fair trade imported.

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These planters, made from recycled rubber tires, are a conscious attempt to reduce and reuse discarded rubber. Take a step forward and be a responsible earth dweller with these planter pots.  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 - 9-1/4” high x 6” diameter at top Large - 11-1/4” high x 8” diameter at top Handmade in India and fair trade imported.

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