This unique hand-carved gourd nativity ornament makes both a great gift for someone you know, and a decoration in your home as a way to celerate the Christmas season. On one side of the gourd is Mary and Joseph loving the Baby Jesus, and on the other side is a carved angel hearlding the birth of Christ. Whether hanging them on your tree, in the window, or on the mantel these ornaments are a beautiful way to adorn the home while helping to provide for artisans and their families.
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.
This Mini Nativity is made from Corn Husk, beans and Balsa Wood . Mary, Joseph and Baby are crafted from corn husks and beans Than placed on a carved out piece of balsa wood. It is perfect for the Nativity Collector. This tiny piece was handmade by artisans from Ecuador.
Measures 5/8" high x 2 1/8" wide x 1"diameter
Hand made 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 1/2” wide with variable diameter
Handmade in Colombia 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.
Artisans have created these beautiful Angel Ornaments from Orange Peel and Corn Husks. Their delicate faces are made of corn husk while their dress, wings, and halo are from orange peel. Isn't she the most beautiful angel you've ever seen.
Angel Measures - 3-5/8" tall x 2-1/2" wide x 1-3/4" diameter
Handmade 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 shiny heart-shaped pendant embellished with a white tagua nut bead. 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” high x 1-1/4” wide x 1/4” deep
Suspended on a 40” black cord
Handmade in Colombia and fair trade imported.
If you both love the rain forest and keeping animal ivory on real animals where it belongs, you'll love our hand carved Tagua Red 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
Red color is achieved by boiling and other natural techniques that enhance the nut's natural beauty
Handmade in Ecuador 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 Green 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
Green color is achieved by boiling and other natural techniques that enhance the nut's natural beauty
Handmade in Ecuador and fair trade imported.
A lot has been said about the health benefits of this sweet tasting oil made from the fruit of the coconut tree. Our coconut oil is made from certified organic coconut trees in the lowlands of Peru. The oil is extracted from the coconut meat through a cold press procedure. No chemicals or unhealthy additives. Just pure coconut oil.
15.2 fl oz size bottle.
USDA Organic and Fair Trade
Cold-Pressed to retain more nutrients and to prevent degradation
Harvested in Peru and fair trade imported.
You both love the rainforest and keeping animal ivory on real animals where it belongs, so you'll love our handcarved Tagua Pink Heart 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 inches long
Pink color is achieved by boiling and other natural techniques that enhance the nut's natural beauty
Handmade in Ecuador and fair trade imported.
If your a fish lover, these fish dishes are for you. They are made of grey or 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.
Fish Dishes Measure - 7/8'' high x 7'' wide x 3 3/8'' deep
Handmade in Haiti and fair trade imported.
Dress your Christmas tree, home or favorite window with love. Our glass heart ornaments from India are handmade using recycled patterned glass and then framed with recycled scrap metal. Its hinged center allows you to fold each heart down the center for a 3-dimensional or flat design creating unlimited decorating possibilities.
Measures 3 inches high x 3 inches wide
Available in Blue, Green or Pink
Comes with red ribbon for hanging
Handmade and fair trade imported from India.
