Wear your heart on your shoulder with a handbag that's been artisan-crafted from colorful huipils (wee-peels), the traditional blouse worn by Mayan women in Guatemala. To the knowledgeable observer, a huipil identifies a woman's village, social and marital status, religious background, wealth, and individual personality, and a well-woven huipil can last 20 to 30 years before it's sold at market to start its second life as a rag, quilt, or handbag.
Meaures 14" high x 13" wide
Magnetic clasp closure
Lined with interior pocket for added organization
Available in Flower, Geometric, or Geometric & Flower patterns
Since these items are created from many different blouses, designs and styles will vary. Handmade in Guatemala and fair trade imported.
Science says that there are approximately 5,000 different species of ladybugs in the world; but have they counted this cute gourd ladybug with a ceramic head and feet? If you hang him in your house, he just may scare aware any bugs that would like to come inside. Ladybugs are also consider a symbol of Good Luck, so they make a perfect decoration for family, friends, or just yourself!
Gourd Carving is a traditional craft of the high Andean Mountains of Peru. Each gourd is skinned, cleaned, and sun-dried before artisans etch and burn the intricate designs that adorn its surface. Gourds are also a natural and uniquely shaped vegetable, similar to a pumpkin or a squash. As such, designs, shape and dimensions will vary slightly.
Measures approximately 2-1/4” high x 2-1/2” diameter
Handmade, carved, and etched by artisans in Peru and fair trade imported.
Wear your heart on your shoulder with a purse that's been handmade in Guatemala from recycled huipils. A huipil (wee-peel) is a traditional blouse worn by Mayan women in Guatemala, and to the knowledgeable observer it identifies her village, social and marital status, religious background, wealth, and individual personality. A well-woven huipil can last 20 to 30 years before it's sold at market and starts a second life as a rag, quilt, or handbag. Since these items are created from many different blouses, designs and styles will vary slightly.
Purse measures 12-1/2" high x 12-1/2" wide with ball fringe
Single 47" strap (23-1/2" drop length)
Lined in black cotton with an interior pocket and zipper closure
Available in Red or Black
Handmade in Guatemala and fair trade imported.
These beautiful hand crafted cards have been arranged with dried plants and flowers. Their's no better way to express your love of the earth, than to give a beautiful bouquet of dried flowers. Everyone loves flowers, it breaks my heart when they have to die, so to look at one of these beautiful cards would be a fulfilling substitute as I awaite for spring to awaken my friends. Cheer up a friend with one of our breathtaking designs.
Card measures 6 7/8" tall x 4 3/4" wide
Handmade in El Salvador and fair trade imported.
Express your sentiments with a Recycled Metal Bicycle Chain Bowl, which has been handmade by the artisans Kahlil Ahmed's fair trade workshop in Milak Bujpur, India using the chain from salvaged bicycles. Available in three sizes, each makes an unforgettable way to hold fruit and vegetables, or stash reciepts, mail and other easily misplaced items.
Available in Small, Medium, and Large
Small Measures 3” high with 9-1/2” diameter
Medium Measures 3-1/4” high with 10-3/4” diameter
Large Measures 4” high with 12-1/2” diameter
Handmade and fair trade imported from India.
This holiday, create a winter wonderland in your living room with recycled wire ornaments from India, a bright idea for your holiday tree, wreath or as year-round window decoration. These earth friendly designs have been handmade using recycled wire and beads by the artisans at Mohd Israil's workshop near Moradabad, India.
3D ornament measures approximately 3" in diameter
Available in Red, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange and Clear
Handmade and fair trade imported from India.
This Large Bright Taffeta Yoga Bag can be taken anywhere. "To work out", on an "Over Night to a Friends", or just sitting on your bed. It would be a beautiful addition to anyones bag collection.
Measures 27-1/2" Long x 16-1/2" Diameter, (32" drop length strap)
Zipper Pocket , Draw String Closure
Handmade in India and Fair Trade imported.
If you both love the rainforest and keeping animal ivory on real animals where it belongs, you'll love our handcarved Tagua Red Raindrop Pendant from Ecuador.
Tagua nut, a renewable rainforest 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 1/2 inches long
Red color is achieved by boiling and other natural techniques that enhance the nut's natural beauty
Handmade in Ecuador and fair trade imported.
Our Artisans have created this colorful Nativity made from Bread Dough. The manger was sculpted by hand and carefully glued into place. A Perfect piece for the Nativity Collector. Be the one who is part of helping the environment and helping others.
Measures 1 1/2" tall x 1 1/2" wide x 1" diameter
Hand made in Ecuador and Fair Trade imported.
Coal, an unexciting derivative of carbon found deep in the earth, has been carefully hand-carved and polished into this unity loop pendant. Commonly used for fuel, this black sedimentary rock makes a unique piece to add to your jewelry collection or give as a gift to that special someone in your life.
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” in diameter x 1/4” deep
Suspended on a 36” black cord
Handmade in Colombia 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.
Main pocket with divider, zipper pocket and adjustable shoulder straps, these are some of the many features of this recycled backpack. These bags are made from re-purposed fabrics. Sorted into like and complimentary colors, the patches are joined together to create these durable and colorful bags, perfect for school, short travels, picnics and camping!!
These bags are handmade 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 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.
Measures 17” high x 12-1/2” wide x 6-1/2” deep
Exterior zipper pocket
Handmade in India and fair trade imported.
