Archive for the ‘FAIR TRADE’ Category
Blue People Fair Trade
Apple Blossom Hat
Fair Trade from Nepal. The Association of Craft Producers (ACP) is a nonprofit, nongovernmental group that provides design, marketing and technical services to low income artisans in order to provide them with regular and fair wages.
Reminiscent of the 1920’s Flapper hat, this solid knitted hat has a complementary pinwheel flower with two leaves on the side. Goes with the Apple Blossom Scarf. Made from 100% soft wool, hand knitted and crocheted and fairly traded from Nepal.
Colors: Apple
Size: One Size Fits All
Gifts with Humanity
Baby’s Breath Flower Necklace
Fair Trade India, a purchase of this gorgeous necklace aids the CFM Community Friendly Movement. CFM Community Friendly Movement is a social enterprise based out of New Delhi, India whose mission is to create income for its primary stakeholders artisan communities in rural India by working directly with the community reducing the number of levels in the chain and increasing the sustainable income of the individual. In addition to international marketing support CFM trains groups on the importance of quality enabling producers to create high quality internationally-marketable goods. Producers range from individual entrepreneurs to women’s groups to community development organizations who implement projects to help improve the lives of street children.
Transparent white beads mounted on silver wire twisted into 3 pendants of flowers create a novel choker. 15 inches long with a 2 inch extension chain.
World of Good
Haitian Candle Luminary
This gorgeous candle luminary is handmade, fair trade and a great conversation starter.
This stunningly intricate candle luminary comes to the Prosperity Collection from Haiti. It is designed by Hansie Duvivier and hand-crafted by the artisans who work closely with her. This piece illustrates all the richness of Haitian metalwork with its fine quality embossing and fresh design. Lush, full leaves surround rich, round-faced flowers in this lively and whimsical luminary perfectly designed to hold a Prosperity Pillar Candle. Imagine Haiti and Iraq coming together on your dining room table this holiday season! Each candle stand is handmade using 100% recycled metal. Each piece is carefully hammered and chiseled by hand, then finished.
The luminary is 5 inches wide and 8 inches tall. Our Prosperity Pillar Candle fits perfectly!
Blue Moon Fair Trade
All You Need Is Love Inspirational Banner
This 18″ W x 50″ L “All you need is Love” banner is a great gift for any John Lennon fan. Blue Moon has been supporting artisans in South East Asia since 1993 and has been a member of Fair Trade Federation for 15 years.
A classic rock anthem to love, “All you need is love”, resonates in millions of hearts and lives on as part of enduring legacy. This beautiful banner embodies the famous quote and carries a silk-screened likeness of its creator and the 60′s ‘peace’ symbol. Comes in a gift pouch, wooden hanger included. Available in green, teal, brown and purple. Approx. size 18″ W x 50″ L | Please visit www.bluemoon.org for more.
World of Good
Fair Trade Christmas Goodies
You’ll find feel good fair trade gifts, wrapping paper, cards, ornaments and holiday decor at World of Good. These handcrafted items are sure to add cheer and charm to your Christmas Home.
Bring the true spirit of the holiday season into your home by filling it with unique items, tableware, and ornaments from fairly-paid artisans around the world.
The spirit of Christmas is about giving. Fill your Christmas holiday with Fair Trade gifts and unique items and ornaments from artisans around the world to decorate your home and tree. Then, use eco friendly (even recycled!) wrapping paper to add the finest finishing touches to your People Positive and Eco Positive Christmas.
Fair Trade Winds
Mini Sunflower Oil Drum Wall Hanging
Enjoy Summertime in your garden all year long with this lovely piece of recycled garden art. This sculpture delights and is brought to you fair trade from Fair Trade Winds.
Size: 6-8″wide x 11″ high
The artist begins with a 55 gallon oil barrel which they split open and flatten out as a large “sheet of canvas”~ He first sketches out the design with chalk then cuts the steel using only a hammer and a nail~ The round sculptures are made from the lid or bottom of a 55 gallon barrel~
Each sculpture is signed by the artist ~
The sculptures are recycled, hand made and beautiful~ Beyond Borders is a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation
These sculptures are great indoor or out~ For outdoor use the varnish will wear away over time and the sculpture will begin to rust naturally or you can maintain the original look by spraying it with a clear enamel every couple of years~
Earth Diva’s
Recycled Rice Bag Drum Bag
Go back to school at any age with this unique bag, recycled from rice bags. Earth Diva bags are certified Fair Trade.
This hemp hobo bag is a conversation starter with its past life remnants decorating the outside. It has a zipper closure with zippered storage pocket and double handles. The Details: length 11 inches, width 11 inches with handles that allow for 12 ½ inches suspended. Average weight is 10.8 oz.
Kalistah
Beautiful Flowers Tray
Gorgeous! Had to add this outstanding Fair Trade piece by artist Nazir Indra Sakti sold by Kalistah.
The elegance and beauty of batik artistry inspire the design of this tray by Nazir Indra Sakti. Beautiful Flowers Tray is carved from Genitri wood and adorned with classic batik techniques using traditional Javanese motifs.
Gifts With Humanity
Telephone Wire Bowl
Supporting Fair Trade is easy when you find a terrific item like this bowl Gifts With Humanity is offering on World of Good. Great for home, garden, office or gift.
Telephone Wire Bowl 9 inch Diameter – P7#2 This bowl is made in South Africa from telephone wire. Each bowl is 9 inches in diameter.
Fair Earth Paper Gifts
Handmade eco friendly paper natural leaf gift tags
These unique gift tags from Fair Earth Paper Gifts add that little special love to any gift giving occasion.
Set of five – 3″ x 2 1/2″ folded
Gorgeous vibrant handcrafted natural leaf gift tags – five bright colors to choose from!
These nature inspired designs are handcrafted in South India by local artisans – mostly village women and girls – under fair trade, and environmentally conscious conditions.
The area of production has received developmental support from a considerable number of governmental and non-governmental agencies for over 30 years, including ongoing endorsements from UNESCO.
All items are made from eco-friendly, handmade paper, which is processed by recycling cotton rags and adding other natural fibers like straw, wool, algae, banana pulp or bamboo.
Because each piece is handmade, color, pattern, design, and pressed plant shape may vary somewhat with each item.


















