This beautiful round tray with handles is handwoven from kaisa grass wrapped with recycled plastic. Size: D36 X H6 CM Product Information This beautiful round tray with handles is handwoven from kaisa grass wrapped with recycled plastic. Baskets are commonly made from kaisa because of the sturdy nature of the grass, making these baskets robust enough for everyday use. Handmade by skilled artisans working with Dhaka Handicrafts, one of our fair trade partners in Bangladesh. Who made this? The skilled artisans of Dhaka Handicrafts use abundant local natural resources to create for themselves and their next generations a future to be proud of. Actively engaging in training around gender equality issues and women’s leadership complements the sustainable and reliable income that supports their families and communities.

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This cute ceramic oil burner has a green elephant with flower and a crackle glaze in the bowl. Size: 8.5 X 10 X 7.7 CM Product Information This cute ceramic oil burner has a green elephant with flower and a crackle glaze in the bowl. Handmade by skilled artisans working with Y-Development, one of our fair trade partners in Thailand Who made this? Thai artisans organised in small associations or family enterprises in and around Chiang Mai, build their financial independence and skills through accessing fair trade markets supported by Y-Development. Developing successful businesses ensure artisans can move to self-reliance, and that rural producers can maintain their livelihoods in their communities, avoiding rural to urban migration

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This stunning 100% cotton cushion cover is hand screen printed with a linear falling leaves in shades of blue with darker hand drawn outline. Size: 45 X 45 CM Product Information This stunning 100% cotton cushion cover is hand screen printed with a linear falling leaves in shades of blue with darker hand drawn outline. The cushion has a printed stripe backing. Handmade by skilled artisans working with Sasha, one of our fair trade partners in India. Who made this? Talented artisans from across India collaborate in networks to share and benefit from design support and market access from Sasha, a not-for-profit marketing organisation. The mainly women artisans use their skills to create successful fair trade enterprises that support their own aspirations for the future and benefit their families and communities.

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This stunning 100% cotton cushion cover is hand screen printed with a falling leaf design in shades of blue, green and ochre. Size: 45 X 45 CM Product Information This stunning 100% cotton cushion cover is hand screen printed with a linear leaf design in shades of blue, green and ochre. It has a deep green backing. Handmade by skilled artisans working with Sasha, one of our fair trade partners in India. Who made this? Talented artisans from across India collaborate in networks to share and benefit from design support and market access from Sasha, a not-for-profit marketing organisation. The mainly women artisans use their skills to create successful fair trade enterprises that support their own aspirations for the future and benefit their families and communities.

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This elegant wall hanging is hand embroidered on a beautiful ochre fabric with a tree of life and falling leaves in a subtle sage green. Size: 76 X 45 CM Product Information This elegant wall hanging is hand embroidered on a beautiful ochre fabric with a tree of life and falling leaves in a subtle sage green. Each piece takes four days to embroider. The embroidery techniques used are over a thousand years old, they are based on the practices of the Kathiawadi desert nomads and are being kept alive by the Gujarati artisans of St Mary’s Mahila Shikshan Kendra, one of our fair trade partners in India. Who made this? The traditional Kathiawadi style of embroidery and mirror work is preserved through St Mary’s work with talented traditional artisans in the west Indian city of Ahmedabad. Women from all religious beliefs unite within this group to collaborate on the creation of high quality work, bringing about economic independence and learning leadership skills.

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This beautiful 100% cotton cushion cover features an intricate hand embroidered floral scene inspired by a blue meadow. Size: 45 X 45 CM Product Information This beautiful 100% cotton cushion cover features an intricate hand embroidered floral scene inspired by a blue meadow. The front panel of these cushions is hand woven and the back is market bought. Each cushion takes three days to embroider. The embroidery techniques used are over a thousand years old, they are based on the practices of the Kathiawadi desert nomads and are being kept alive by the Gujarati artisans of St Mary’s Mahila Shikshan Kendra, one of our fair trade partners in India. Who made this? The traditional Kathiawadi style of embroidery and mirror work is preserved through St Mary’s work with talented traditional artisans in the west Indian city of Ahmedabad. Women from all religious beliefs unite within this group to collaborate on the creation of high quality work, bringing about economic independence and learning leadership skills.

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This beautiful, hand-embroidered, 100% cotton wall hanging features the tree of life motif with brightly coloured peacock typical of designs from this region, complete with tiny abhala mirrors. Size: 70 X 50 CM Product Information This beautiful, hand-embroidered, 100% cotton wall hanging features the tree of life motif with brightly coloured peacock typical of designs from this region, complete with tiny abhala mirrors. Each wall hanging takes six days to embroider. The embroidery techniques used are over a thousand years old, they are based on the practises of the Kathiawadi desert nomads and are being kept alive by the Gujarati artisans of St Mary’s Mahila Shikshan Kendra, one of our fair trade partners in India. Who made this? The traditional Kathiawadi style of embroidery and mirror work is preserved through St Mary’s work with talented traditional artisans in the west Indian city of Ahmedabad. Women from all religious beliefs unite within this group to collaborate on the creation of high quality work, bringing about economic independence and learning leadership skills.

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This stunning, 100% cotton cushion cover is hand embroidered with a tree of life motif, peacocks, birds and red, yellow and blue flowers, it closes with three buttons and is finished with a flax yellow binding and matching tassels in each corner. Designed in NZ Size: 45 X 45 CM Product Information This stunning, 100% cotton cushion cover is hand embroidered with a tree of life motif, peacocks, birds and red, yellow and blue flowers, it closes with three buttons and is finished with a flax yellow binding and matching tassels in each corner. The front panel of these cushions is hand woven and the back is market bought. Each cushion takes three days to embroider. The embroidery techniques used are over a thousand years old, they are based on the practices of the Kathiawadi desert nomads and are being kept alive by the Gujarati artisans of St Mary’s Mahila Shikshan Kendra, one of our fair trade partners in India. Designed in NZ Who made this? The traditional Kathiawadi style of embroidery and mirror work is preserved through St Mary’s work with talented traditional artisans in the west Indian city of Ahmedabad. Women from all religious beliefs unite within this group to collaborate on the creation of high quality work, bringing about economic independence and learning leadership skills.

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This large reversible jute basket is natural on one side and screen printed with a classic blue ditsy floral design on the other. Designed in New Zealand. Size: 25 X 25 CM Product Information This large reversible jute basket is natural on one side and screen printed with a classic blue ditsy floral design on the other. Ideal for storing craft projects, body products, and all sorts around the home. Also a decorative plant base holder. Jute is a strong natural fibre with significant environmental benefits, it is 100% biodegradable, renewable and is sustainably harvested. Handmade by skilled women artisans working with Saidpur Enterprises, one of our fair trade partners in Bangladesh. Who made this? Women artisans train and develop their skills with Saidpur Enterprises, often moving on to start their own small businesses once they master the crafts. The working culture enables women to have the flexibility of handcrafting products at home, whilst being part of a successful enterprise that also provides valuable leadership and business training skills.

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This small reversible jute basket is natural on one side and screen printed with a classic blue ditsy floral design on the other. Designed in New Zealand. Size: 20 X 20 CM Product Information This small reversible jute basket is natural on one side and screen printed with a classic blue ditsy floral design on the other. Ideal for storing craft projects, body products, and all sorts around the home. Also a decorative plant base holder. Jute is a strong natural fibre with significant environmental benefits, it is 100% biodegradable, renewable and is sustainably harvested. Handmade by skilled women artisans working with Saidpur Enterprises, one of our fair trade partners in Bangladesh. Who made this? Women artisans train and develop their skills with Saidpur Enterprises, often moving on to start their own small businesses once they master the crafts. The working culture enables women to have the flexibility of handcrafting products at home, whilst being part of a successful enterprise that also provides valuable leadership and business training skills.

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This cute photo frame has an astronaut painted on the front with a 4 cm frame for a photo of your choice. Size: 10 X 10 X 0.5CM Product Information This cute photo frame has an astronaut painted on the front with a 4 cm frame for a photo of your choice. Handmade from albesia wood and painted with non toxic paint. Albesia is fast growing tree which produces a lightweight, soft, sustainable wood. In making these wooden toys artisans learn valuable job skills such as operating a lathe, painting, polishing and sanding. Hand crafted by skilled artisans working with Gospel House Handicrafts Ltd, our fair trade partner in Sri Lanka. Who made this? Gospel House Handicrafts focuses on training young aspiring artisans, and women working from home in the production of high quality intricately painted wooden toys for children. Generating skills and income from these environmentally sustainable products addresses the concerns that young people feel for their impact on the environment and in raising the next generation

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This gorgeous white rug is hand loomed from organic cotton thread, it has a beautiful thick fringing down the sides and the ends are bound. Size: 66 X 92 CM Product Information This gorgeous white rug is hand loomed from organic cotton thread, it has a beautiful thick fringing down the sides and the ends are bound. Hand crafted by skilled artisans working with Federation of South India Producer Associations (SIPA) one of our fair trade partners in India. Who made this? Craft artisans based in the South of India come together as a collective called the Federation of South India Producer Associations (SIPA) to support and grow sustainable livelihoods. The artisan enterprises succeed in slowing migration to the cities and benefit the health, education and business opportunities of artisan communities.

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This charming cat door stopper keeps doors in their place, handmade from fabric pieces and stuffed with polyester fill to give it shape and marble chips for weight. Size: 23 CM Product Information This charming cat door stopper keeps doors in their place, handmade from fabric pieces and stuffed with polyester fill to give it shape and marble chips for weight. Handmade by artisans working with Mahaguthi Craft with Conscience, one of our fair trade partners in Nepal. Who made this? Skilled Nepalese artisans work together at Mahaguthi in a large environmentally friendly production centre where textiles and paper products are designed and hand produced. Mahaguthi also supports entrepreneurial artisan workshops across Kathmandu to strengthen their businesses financially and socially.

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This stunning handmade ceramic vase is glazed in layers from smooth rusty brown through purple to a textural black and midnight blue at the base. Size: D12 X H21.5 CM Product Information This stunning handmade ceramic vase is glazed in layers from smooth rusty brown through purple to a textural black and midnight blue at the base. Hand crafted by skilled artisans working with Craft Link, our fair trade partner in Vietnam. These artisans are located in Bat Trang village and source their excellent quality clay from North Vietnam. Who made this? Craft Link works with diverse artisan groups who thrive in working towards fulfilling their unique aspirations for their future. Traditional craft producers successfully pass their skills onto the next generations, ethnic minorities create self-determining businesses that protect their cultural lifestyles, and artisans with disabilities learn new skills and become part of successful craft enterprises.

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This stunning black vase has splashes of gold and a lacquer finish. Size: D11.5 X 29 CM Product Information This stunning black vase has splashes of gold and a lacquer finish. Handmade by artisans working with Craft Link, our fair trade partner in Vietnam. Who made this? Craft Link works with diverse artisan groups who thrive in working towards fulfilling their unique aspirations for their future. Traditional craft producers successfully pass their skills onto the next generations, ethnic minorities create self-determining businesses that protect their cultural lifestyles, and artisans with disabilities learn new skills and become part of successful craft enterprises.

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This vibrant shanti leather pūkeko money box has a coin slot on the side at the top, and a domed flap to the side at the bottom to access the savings once full. Size: 15 X 10 X 4 CM Product Information This vibrant shanti leather pūkeko money box has a coin slot on the side at the top, and a domed flap to the side at the bottom to access the savings once full. Shanti is goat leather, and it is is created in a multi-stage process involving hours of painstaking work – cutting, embossing or screen printing, dyeing, smoothing and stitching. Handmade and hand painted by skilled artisans working with Equitable Marketing Association (EMA), one of our fair trade partners in India. Who made this? Equitable Marketing Association (EMA) artisans work to create a sustainable future for themselves and their families. The skilled craftspeople of this cooperative live and work together on a large nature-filled plot of land outside Kolkata, where environmental protection projects such as maintaining fish ponds provide nutrition and increase the water table.

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This super cute pale yellow paper mache bird decoration is hand painted with a blue floral design and hangs from a gold loop with a red tassel. Size: 8 X 6 X 6 CM Product Information This super cute pale yellow paper mache bird decoration is hand painted with a blue floral design and hangs from a gold loop with a red tassel. Hand crafted by skilled artisans working with Equitable Marketing Association (EMA), one of our fair trade partners in India. Who made this? Equitable Marketing Association (EMA) artisans work to create a sustainable future for themselves and their families. The skilled craftspeople of this cooperative live and work together on a large nature-filled plot of land outside Kolkata, where environmental protection projects such as maintaining fish ponds provide nutrition and increase the water table.

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This beautiful and functional curved basket is hand woven from hogla grass and has sturdy handles. Size: 37 X 17 X 27 CM Product Information This beautiful and functional curved basket is hand woven from hogla grass and has sturdy handles. Hand crafted by skilled basketry artisans working with Dhaka Handicrafts, one of our fair trade partners in Bangladesh. Who made this? The skilled artisans of Dhaka Handicrafts use abundant local natural resources to create for themselves and their next generations a future to be proud of. Actively engaging in training around gender equality issues and women’s leadership complements the sustainable and reliable income that supports their families and communities.

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This cute bunting has red and grey felt stars with fluffy yellow pompoms all on a red cord. Size: 125 CM Product Information This cute bunting has red and grey felt stars with fluffy yellow pompoms all on a red cord. Handmade by skilled artisans working with Sasha, one of our fair trade partners in India.   Who made this? Talented artisans from across India collaborate in networks to share and benefit from design support and market access from Sasha, a not-for-profit marketing organisation. The mainly women artisans use their skills to create successful fair trade enterprises that support their own aspirations for the future and benefit their families and communities.

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This handy little hand bag mirror is framed with buffalo leather and slides into an embellished leather pouch. Size: 15 X 7.5 CM Product Information This handy little hand bag mirror is framed with buffalo leather and slides into an embellished leather pouch. Handmade by skilled artisans working with Sasha, one of our fair trade partners in India. Who made this? Talented artisans from across India collaborate in networks to share and benefit from design support and market access from Sasha, a not-for-profit marketing organisation. The mainly women artisans use their skills to create successful fair trade enterprises that support their own aspirations for the future and benefit their families and communities.

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This handy set of striped bowls is made using beni leaves and hogla. Size: S-25X11, M-28X15 CM Product Information This handy set of striped bowls is made using beni leaves and hogla. Hogla is a thick leafed, grass like plant which grows in the rivers and marshlands. Handmade by skilled artisans working with Dhaka Handicrafts, one of our fair trade partners in Bangladesh. Who made this? The skilled artisans of Dhaka Handicrafts use abundant local natural resources to create for themselves and their next generations a future to be proud of. Actively engaging in training around gender equality issues and women’s leadership complements the sustainable and reliable income that supports their families and communities.

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This lovely set of three bowls have been hand woven from kaisa grass wrapped with date palm. Please note these are only sold as a complete set online and are not sold individually. Size: S-21X10 CM, M-30X12 CM, L-26X17 CM Product Information This lovely set of three bowls have been hand woven from kaisa grass wrapped with date palm. Baskets are commonly made from kaisa because of the sturdy nature of the grass. Their sturdy handles and cute shape make them a perfect basket for storing Knick knacks around the house. Handmade by skilled artisans working with Dhaka Handicrafts, one of our fair trade partners in Bangladesh. Please note these are only sold as a complete set online. However you can purchase these individually at your local Trade Aid store. Who made this? The skilled artisans of Dhaka Handicrafts use abundant local natural resources to create for themselves and their next generations a future to be proud of. Actively engaging in training around gender equality issues and women’s leadership complements the sustainable and reliable income that supports their families and communities.

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This lovely round tray with handles has been hand woven from kaisa grass wrapped with date palm. Size: D43 CM Product Information This lovely round tray with handles has been hand woven from kaisa grass wrapped with date palm. Baskets are commonly made from kaisa because of the sturdy nature of the grass. Handmade by skilled artisans working with Valerian Handicrafts, one of our fair trade partners in Bangladesh. Who made this? The women artisans of Valerian come from six villages across rural Bangladesh. They gather to work together in village spaces, sharing and learning together, making intricate and beautiful baskets from natural environmentally friendly resources. These ethnic minority artisans increase their self-worth and reduce discrimination through the generation of income from their traditional skills.

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This gorgeous elephant hanging decoration is embellished with hand embroidery and beading. Designed in New Zealand. Size: 7 X 9 CM Product Information This gorgeous elephant hanging decoration is embellished with hand embroidery and beading. The embroidery techniques used are over a thousand years old, they are based on the practises of the Kathiawadi desert nomads and are being kept alive by the Gujarati artisans of St Mary’s, one of our fair trade partners in India. Who made this? The traditional Kathiawadi style of embroidery and mirror work is preserved through St Mary’s work with talented traditional artisans in the west Indian city of Ahmedabad. Women from all religious beliefs unite within this group to collaborate on the creation of high quality work, bringing about economic independence and learning leadership skills.

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