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.
These beautiful hand crafted bookmarks have been arranged with dried plants and flowers. If your reading a book and dreaming of spring or the green grass that will soon be coming. Put one of our beautiful handmade bookmarks from El Salvador between your pages and you will flow down a path of dreams. These bookmarks are two sided and are just as beautiful on the other side.
Bookmarks measure 6" tall x 3 1/4" wide
Available with flowers on one side or two sides
Handmade in El Salvador 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 Seashell-Shaped 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 1-1/2” high x 1-1/2” wide x 1/4” deep
Suspended on a 36” black cord
Handmade in Colombia and fair trade imported.
Add color and culture to any room in the house with a handmade ceramic Shipibo Tea Light Holder from Peru.
The Shipibo tribe, one of Peru's most ancient ethnic peoples, maintains a strong tribal identity, ancient shamanic traditions and an enduring sense of community and collective wisdom. Likewise, Shipibo artisans share a common artistic inspiration that allows them to collaborate on large pieces, working interchangeably to develop cohesive arts and ceramics that many think have been hand painted by a single artist.
Measures 2" high x 4 3/4" diameter
Available in Cherry, Green and White
Handmade in Peru and fair trade imported.
If you swim with the mermaids, you will love our hand carved white or grey soapstone mermaids. 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.
White Figurine Measures - 9-1/4'' high x 2-5/8'' wide x 4-5/8'' deep
Gray Figurine Measures - 7'' high x 2-1/4'' wide x 3-1/2'' deep
Handmade in Haiti and fair trade imported.
Artisans have created this beautiful 6-piece nativity out of marzipan. Marzipan is almond paste, and they used the paste to form these miniature figurines that you see in the nativity. It takes a lot of talent to put such detail into each piece.
Joseph Measures - 1 7/8" tall x 1 1/4" wide x 7/8" diameter
Artisans have created this beautiful nativity out of marzipan. Marzipan is almond paste, and they used the paste to form these miniature figurines that you see in the nativity. It takes a lot of talent to put such detail into each piece.
Joseph Measures - 1 7/8" tall x 1 1/4" wide x 7/8" diameter
Artisans have created this beautiful nativity out of marzipan. Marzipan is almond paste, and they used the paste to form these miniature figurines that you see in the nativity. It takes a lot of talent to put such detail into each piece.
Joseph Measures - 1 7/8" tall x 1 1/4" wide x 7/8" diameter
Handmade in Ecuador and fair trade imported.
A musical instrument and decorative accent rolled into one, this cylindrical-shaped bell has been handmade using recycled scrap metals by the artisans at a Noah's Ark-sponsored workshop in Moradabad, India.
Measures 2-1/4" high with a 1-1/2" diameter
Handmade in India and fair trade imported.
Our Trapezoid-Shaped Rococo Handbag is made from recycled Huipils (pronounced Wee-peel), the Spanish term for the traditional blouse worn by Mayan women in Guatemala. Huipils are the most significant part of a Mayan woman's costume, and to the knowledgeable observer it identifies a woman's village, social and marital status, religious background, wealth, and individual personality.
Measures 17" wide (at bottom) x 12" high
Lined with zipped interior pocket
Snap closure
Available in Purple and Brown (reverse side matches handle)
Since these items are created from many different blouses, designs and styles will vary. Handmade in Guatemala and fair trade imported.
Treat your bar of soap to this beautiful hand carved soapstone dish. Your soap will appreciate you for having a safe and convenient home in which it can be permitted to become dry again after use. This dish was hand carved by a Haitian artisan who worked very hard at carving and sanding it to get the perfect design.
Soapstone is found on the lands of Haiti where the people wander, searching for the rock to surface. We hope that you will support the Haitian people through your purchase.
Soap Dish Measures - 1-3/4'' high x 5-1/2'' long x 4'' wide, inside depth 1-1/2"
Handmade in Haiti and Fair Trade imported
Create an earth-friendly theme for your holiday this year by using these trendy stars to decorate your tree. These 3-dimensional ornaments are handcrafted from salvaged metal, then small dye-cut stars are cut into the star and it is 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 - 4” high x 3-1/2” wide x 1” deep
Large - 6-1/2” high x 5-1/4” wide x 1-1/2” deep
Comes with a yellow ribbon for hanging
Handmade in India and fair trade imported.
Kick-off your shoes and lay back. These thick woven cotton hammocks are great for relaxing, napping, and sleeping on a summer day. 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 themselves and their families.
These hammocks comfortably support 242 lbs.
These are available in three styles:
Classic - Large White Hammock made from 100% cotton. The cloth measures 55" wide x 94" long, and the length can be stretched up to 11.5 feet.
Love and Neon Glitter colors - are woven from 80% cotton and 20% acrylic. These are a little smaller for to accommodate those tight spaces; the cloth measures 47" wide x 87" long, and the length can be stretched up to 10.75 feet.
Woven and Hand-finished in Ecuador and Fair Trade imported.
Take this gorgeous Quilted Indigo Bag to the Gym or to school. Use it for an extra bag when traveling or throw the kids toys in it and other essentials ... the uses are endless. This Indigo Quilted Sport 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 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 9" high x 15" wide x 8" diameter
7'' Double Strap Drop
Zipper Closure
One Outer and One Inner Open Pocket
Handmade and Fair Trade Imported from El Salvador.
