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Very Vietnam Scarf

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:00:43 GMT

These beautiful silk scarves are hand woven by villagers of Thai Binh province in Vietnam. Brought to you in partnership with Au Lac Designs, these artisans have a long history of silk weaving and today use weaving to supplement their income between harvesting. The production of these scarves provides jobs, reduces poverty and preserves traditions.

72 x 12 (in.)

100% Silk

Dry Clean Only

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in Vietnam

Color Me Fair Bracelet

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:00:43 GMT

Bring color to your life as well as to the lives of artisans halfway around the world. Handmade by artisans at Tara Projects, a fair trade organization outside Delhi, India. Tara Projects creates employment and educational opportunities for local artisans and is a leading voice in the movement to end child labor.

3.5 x 0.5 x 0.25 (in.)

Glass Beads

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in India

Freedom Cuffs Cuff

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:00:43 GMT

This cuff bracelet is bound for good. A collaborative effort by artisans from Ferozabad, India, a town famous for glass work, it is crafted from glass beads that are handmade by one group and then assembled and formed by another group of artisans. Our partner, Community Friendly Movement, helps design and market the product, ensuring greater economic freedom to its makers.

8 x 1.5 (in.)

Glass Beads and Wire

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in India

Bead Daring Bracelet

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:00:43 GMT

Mold the kind of future you want to see with this clay bead bracelet. Crafted in Indonesia in partnership with Mitra Bali, which works in collaboration with small-crafts producers to get their goods to market, ensure prompt and fair payment, and provide health and safety resources, this bracelet helps shape their future with fair trade.

9 (in.)

Clay and Wood

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in Indonesia

Celebration Scarves Scarf

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:00:43 GMT

Celebrate with traditional Egyptian scarves, hand woven by rural artisan families. Traditionally bought by Sudanese women to celebrate social milestones, these cotton scarves, or ferkas, are crafted at home, providing essential financial stability. Make any day a celebration while sending peaceable thoughts worldwide.

17.75 x 71 (in.)

100% Cotton

Machine Wash Cold

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in Egypt

Seeds of Change Keychain [Animal Shape - Assorted]

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:00:43 GMT

Crafted at a family operation outside Bogota, Colombia, these Tagua seed keyrings contain the building blocks of change for a whole community. Assembled and distributed with the help of Piel Acida, they provide necessary employment and ensure that everyone involved flourishes.

4 (in.)

Charm: 1 x 0.75 (in.)

Tagua Nut

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in Colombia

Good in a Nutshell Pendant

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:00:43 GMT

Handcrafted in Colombia and distributed by Tierra Santa Cafe, a group helping artisans get fair compensation while pursuing higher education, this jewelry is also made of tagua, a sustainably harvested rainforest nut. Now that's a lot of good for such a small package.

43 (in.)

Pendant: 3 x1.25 (in.)

Tagua Nut

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in Colombia

Seeds of Change Pendant

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:00:43 GMT

Crafted at a family operation outside Bogota, Colombia, this Tagua seed necklace contains the building blocks of change for a whole community. Assembled and distributed with the help of Piel Acida, they provide necessary employment and ensure that everyone involved flourishes.

1 x 39 (in.)

Tagua Nut

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in Colombia

Blue Moon Necklace [Circle]

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:00:43 GMT

This jewelry is crafted in Ha Tay, a province in Vietnam that is famous for its shell products. Crafted by women to supplement their rice-farming incomes, this jewelry is brought to you in partnership with Au Lac Designs, which enables the artisans to work at home and care for their families.

22 (in.)

Xac Shell with Cord

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in Vietnam

Spread the News Trivet [Squares Design - Assorted]

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:00:43 GMT

Make something old into something new! This colorful product is handmade from recycled magazines, crafted with care by the artisans of Mai Vietnamese Handicrafts. Mai Vietnamese Handicrafts is an organization that provides health insurance, scholarship funds, and a living wage for its artisans. Now that's newsworthy!

8 x 8 x .25 (in.)

Recycled Magazine & Latex Glue

Wipe with Damp Cloth

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in Vietnam

Spread the News Ornament [Multi]

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:00:43 GMT

Make something old into something new! This colorful ornament is handmade from recycled magazines, crafted with care by the artisans of Mai Vietnamese Handicrafts in Vietnam. Mai Vietnamese Handicrafts is an organization that provides health insurance, scholarship funds, and a living wage for its artisans. Now that's newsworthy!

2.75 (in.)

Recycled Newspaper

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in Vietnam

Absolutely Alpaca Scarf

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:00:43 GMT

These exquisite scarves are hand knitted by a family in Bolivia using all natural alpaca wool and no chemicals or dyes. Not only will this scarf keep you warm but also help the artisans earn a sustainable livelihood making everyone a little warmer this season.

68 x 11 (in.)

Baby Alpaca Wool

Dry Clean Only

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in Bolivia

Beaded Bangle Cuff

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:00:43 GMT

Building a better future bead by bead, these handmade bangles are produced by Tara Projects, a fair trade organization outside Delhi. The co-op creates economic opportunities for local artisans and is a leading voice in the movement opposing the use of child labor.

1.5 x 3 x 3 (in.)

Beads and Wire

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in India

Hip to be Square Messenger Bag

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:00:43 GMT

Brought to you in partnership with Freeset, these bags enable women in Calcutta's red-light district to get off the streets and make a sustainable living. Freeset also offers its employees interest-free loans, medical care, childcare and retirement plans. Now it really is hip to be square!

11.75 x 12 x 4.5 (in.)

Strap adjustable to 56"

Jute

Dry Clean Only

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in India

No Place Like Home Tealight [Round - Gold]

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:00:43 GMT

Lighting up your home and the home of the artisans who make them, these handmade copper candle holders are crafted by Muslim families in the city of Jaipur. Artisans work and care for their children, all from home - there's no place like it!

3 x 0.5 x 3 (in.)

Wood

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in India

A Glass Act Ring [Rectangular - Assorted]

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:00:43 GMT

Solid and smooth as ice, these glass rings were fired for six hours at a temperature of 700°C by their creator, Maritza Quintero of Chile. She has her own workshop in the beautiful hills of the Valparaiso region, where she works in partnership with Comparte, a non-profit that exports the finished pieces and helps artisans with appropriate product development. ¡Que bueno!

0.8 x 0.4 (in.)

Glass and Metal

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in Chile

Forget Me Knot Scarf

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:00:43 GMT

Create a memorable look with this scarf and you can rest assured that the process of hand weaving - a traditional art in the village of Kaithun, India, that is being threatened by mass production - will be remembered, too. Impact the future by ensuring a fair wage for artists who uphold the traditions of the past and look good too!

60 x 19 (in.)

Cotton and Silk

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in India

Moral Fiber Box

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:00:43 GMT

Handwoven from banana leaf fiber by one of the women of Uganda Crafts, this sustainable box is a truly moral fiber. Undugu focuses on providing employment and education for the disadvantaged - particularly widows, youth, and disabled people. The moral of the story - support fair trade and make a difference.

3.25 x 1.75 x 4 (in.)

Banana Fiber

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in Kenya