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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
