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 geometic 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” wide with variable diameter
Handmade in Colombia and fair trade imported.
The tradition of handcrafting baskets has been a part of the Rwandan culture for centuries and is passed down from generation to generation. Woven from natural fibers and grasses at Gahaya Links, these hand-dyed and crafted baskets make a beautiful fruit bowl or 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. Natural fibre basket making is a labor intensive and a highly skilled craft and these natural and eco-positive bowls will make a beautiful addition to your home.
Measures 2-1/2” tall x 12” diameter
Handmade in Rwanda and fair trade imported.
Take this gorgeous Indigo Bag shopping or to the beach. Use it as extra bag when traveling or throw in the kids toys and other essentials ... the uses are endless. This Indigo Quilted Tote Bag is handcrafted by Artisans in El Salvador at the artisan workshop known as Las Azulinas and is as unique as you are. It is also 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 10-3/4" high x17" wide x 2" diameter with a 10-3/4" strap drop
Handmade and Fair Trade Imported from El Salvador.
We want you to understand the work that is put into making one of these boxes. They are hand carved by our Haitian Artisans. What an amazing talent they have. This takes hours to create from a piece of rock. I don't think people understand in American stores when they pick up something as amazing as our soapstone how difficult and strenuous this is to make.
Large Face Box Measures - 4 5/8'' high x 6 1/4'' wide x 7'' deep, inside depth is 2''
Medium Face Box Measures - 3 5/8'' high x 5 1/8'' wide x 5''deep, inside depth is 1 1/4''
Small Face Box Measures - 3 1/4'' high x 4'' wide x 4'' deep, inside depth is 7/8''
Handmade in Haiti and fair trade imported.
These gourd boxes with dancing witches make a perfect decoration for Halloween. Place them on your mantel or in your window along with a jack-o-lantern; they are certain to ward away all the evils around.
Skillfully etched and burned, these gourd boxes 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 these unique and fairly traded boxes to store your trinkets and to decorate your home this winter season.
Measures 3" high x 3-1/2" diameter - Small
Measures 5" high x 4-1/2" diameter - Large
Handmade, etched, and carved in Peru and fair trade imported.
This Mini Basket is eco-friendly, and adorable for the person who would love to be part of helping the world be a better place. The figures are made from marzipan and the baskets are handwoven from palm fiber. This is a perfect piece for the Nativity Collector.
Measures 3/4" high x 1.5" in diameter
Basket comes in assorted colors
Handmade in Ecuador and fair trade imported.
Share the delicious roasted taste of the Amazon with sustainably-harvested Brazil nuts that promote rainforest conservation. The amazing Brazil nut tree produces fruit/pods that each contain approximately 12-24 nuts. Our Brazil nuts are handpicked and oven-roasted for a healthy snack that's 100% organic and rich in protein, selenium, magnesium and thiamine.
Each bag contains 8 oz. Brazil nuts
USDA certified Organic
Brazil nut chocolates and oils also available
Harvested in Peru and fair trade imported.
Create an earth-friendly theme for your Christmas this year by using these glowing copper hearts to decorate your tree. These ornaments are handcrafted from recycled copper metal and wires inter-woven into a copper mesh and then shaped into a heart form.
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 - 2”h x 1-3/4”w x 3/4”d
Medium - 2-3/4”h x 2-1/4”w x 1”d
Large - 3-1/4”h x 3”w x 1”d
Comes with built in loop for hanging
Handmade in India 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.
Coal, an unexciting derivative of carbon found deep in the earth, has been transformed into a paperweight. Commonly used for fuel, this black sedimentary rock makes a unique ornament for someone's desk. It can also be good for "The one that will only get coal for Christmas"
Handmade by young artisans from the Morca Coal Project in Colombia through an effort initiated by the Colombian government to discourage child labor and train young men in new professions.
Measures 1-1/4" High X 3-1/2" Wide X 2-3/8" Deep
Handmade in Colombia and fair trade imported.
This cute round Owl Bank is Handmade by artisans outside of Lima, Peru of natural raw materials including locally sourced clay and plant dyes.
Measures 5" high x 3-1/2" wide
Removeable rubber stopper on bottom
Handmade in Peru and fair trade imported.
Coal, an unexciting derivative of carbon found deep in the earth, has been transformed by careful hand-carving and polishing into this beautiful angel ornament. Commonly used for fuel, this black sedimentary rock makes a unique ornament that is sure to add a festive spirit to your holidays.
Handmade by young artisans from the Morca Coal Project in Colombia through an effort initiated by the Colombian government to discourage child labor and train young men in new professions.
Measures 2-1/4” high x 2” wide x 1/4” deep
Suspended with a red ribbon
Handmade in Colombia and fair trade imported.
