This gorgeous shopper basket has a circular handle and is handwoven from water hyacinth. Size: 44 X 29 CM Product Information This gorgeous shopper basket has a circular handle and is handwoven from water hyacinth. Water hyacinth is a common waterweed that clogs waterways in various regions of Indonesia. Handcrafted by skilled weavers working with Pekerti Nusantara, our fair trade partner in Indonesia. Who made this? Through building successful family businesses, and collaborating with Pekerti to access fair trade markets, the rurally-based artisans of Pekerti have been able to remain in their communities rather than migrating to the cities. Small numbers of both male and female artisans make up the family-based artisan groups, sharing skills and collaborating to bring positive benefits for people and planet.

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This stunning striped shopper is hand woven on a tape loom, the strips of woven tape have then been stitched together to form this tote, it has sturdy handles and an open pocket on the inside. Size: 33 X 46 CM Product Information This stunning striped shopper is hand woven on a tape loom, the strips of woven tape have then been stitched together to form this tote, it has sturdy handles and an open pocket on the inside. Hand crafted in the coastal regions of southern India, where the art and craft of hand weaving provides a valuable livelihood and new purpose to sufferers of leprosy. These artisans make up part of the 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 divine micro bag is handmade from handwoven mushru fabric, it has a vibrant shoulder strap and a buffalo leather strap. Inside is fully lined with black cotton and has two compartments. Size: 16 X 13 CM Product Information This divine micro bag is handmade from handwoven mushru fabric, it has a vibrant shoulder strap and a buffalo leather strap. Inside is fully lined with black cotton and has two compartments. Mushru is often a combination textile that has a satiny finish with bright contrasting stripes in vibrant colours. 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 yoga mat is handmade from black fabric and is embellished with vibrant intricate Lisu patchwork, it has an adjustable webbing strap and closes with a zip. Size: 13 X 66 CM Product Information This stunning yoga mat is handmade from black fabric and is embellished with vibrant intricate Lisu patchwork, it has an adjustable webbing strap and closes with a zip. The Lisu patchwork is handmade in strips which are then sewn together and appliqued onto the yoga bag. Please be aware that this bag is a snug fit for a generic yoga mat. Handmade by skilled artisans of the Lisu hill tribe working with Thai Tribal Crafts, one of our fair trade partners in Thailand. Who made this? Tribal minority artisans in Thailand preserve their traditional crafts, customs and languages through the opportunities they access through Thai Tribal Crafts. Traditional craft skills are utilised in the development of beautifully intricate handicrafts, providing supplementary income to support the aspirations that artisans hold for their families, communities and the next generation.

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This beautiful reusable organic jute shopping bag is lined and features a red tree and peacock screen-printed design. Size: 40 X 40 CM PLUS HANDLE Product Information This beautiful reusable organic jute shopping bag is lined and features a red tree and peacock screen-printed design. Jute is a strong natural fibre with significant environmental benefits as it consumes carbon dioxide, it is 100% biodegradable, renewable and is sustainably harvested. All dyes used in the screen printing process are azo free. Handmade by skilled artisans working with CORR- The Jute Works, one of our fair trade partners in Bangladesh Who made this? Indigenous and rurally-based female artisans are empowered through CORR – The Jute Works (CJW) to fight for their rights and to build their own sustainable businesses. These artisans contribute to the protection of the fragile eco-system of Bangladesh through the creation of low carbon products made from natural raw materials, fulfilling their own aspirations and those of the next generation.

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This small brocade ring bag closes with a drawstring. Please note this is for one bag and as they are assorted it will be luck of the draw which colourway you receive. Size: 8 X 6 CM Product Information This small brocade ring bag closes with a drawstring. Handcrafted by skilled artisans working with Mahaguthi Craft with Conscience, one of our fair trade partners in Nepal. Please note this is for one bag and as they are assorted it will be luck of the draw which colourway you receive. 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 grey leather shoulder bag has a dotted perforated short handle and zip tassel, it has a removable and an adjustable shoulder strap and a zip up vertical exterior pocket. Inside it is fully lined, it has a zip up and a cell phone pocket, and closes with a zip. Size: 42X31X10 CM Product Information This grey leather shoulder bag has a dotted perforated short handle and zip tassel, it has a removable and an adjustable shoulder strap and a zip up vertical exterior pocket. Inside it is fully lined, it has a zip up and a cell phone pocket, and closes with a zip. Hand crafted by skilled artisans working with Equitable Marketing Association (EMA), one of our fair trade partners in India. All EMA leather comes from well know tanneries which adhere to the strict laws around the treatment of animals. 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 vibrant shoulder bag is handmade from jute and recycled cotton fabric, this is plaited then stitched together into a circular shape, It has a plaited jute handle. Size: D 34CM Product Information This vibrant shoulder bag is handmade from jute and recycled cotton fabric, this is plaited then stitched together into a circular shape, It has a plaited jute handle. Handmade by skilled artisans working with Tara Projects, one of our fair trade partners in India. Who made this? Enterprising artisans in Northern India access fair trade markets for their unique and beautifully crafted products through Tara Projects. These artisans use intergenerational skills, or are trained in new skills to create a bright sustainable future for themselves, focusing on protection of the environment and healthy and safe working spaces.

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This classic grey and natural striped jute shopper has a set of shorter carry handles and longer shoulder handles. Size: 34 X 34 X 10 CM Product Information This classic grey and natural striped jute shopper has a set of shorter carry handles and longer shoulder handles. Hand crafted by skilled artisans working with Prokritee, one of our fair trade partners in Bangladesh. Who made this? These high quality products are made by talented artisans running their own enterprises, supported by Prokritee in Bangladesh. Together the 1000 women artisans are securing a bright future for themselves and the next generation through investment in savings schemes, training and leadership development.

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This classic striped shopper is made from cotton and jute, it has a set of shorter blue carry handles and longer shoulder handles. Size: 34 X 34 X 10 CM Product Information This classic striped shopper is made from cotton and jute, it has a set of shorter blue carry handles and longer shoulder handles. Hand crafted by skilled artisans working with Prokritee, one of our fair trade partners in Bangladesh. Who made this? These high quality products are made by talented artisans running their own enterprises, supported by Prokritee in Bangladesh. Together the 1000 women artisans are securing a bright future for themselves and the next generation through investment in savings schemes, training and leadership development.

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This gorgeous toiletries bag is has kantha stitching on a white background and vibrant hanks of threads stitched on the front, it is fully lined and closes with a zip. Size: 25 X 30 CM Product Information This gorgeous toiletries bag is has kantha stitching on a white background and vibrant hanks of threads stitched on the front, it is fully lined and closes with a zip. 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 lovely jute yoga bag has a lemon print on the outside and is fully lined inside with a small zip up pocket for you convenience, it has an adjustable strap and is large enough to hold not only your yoga mat but also a towel and anything else you might need. Designed in New Zealand. Size: 70 X 20 CM Product Information This lovely jute yoga bag has a lemon print on the outside and is fully lined inside with a small zip up pocket for you convenience, it has an adjustable strap and is large enough to hold not only your yoga mat but also a towel and anything else you might need. Jute is a strong natural fibre with significant environmental benefits as it consumes carbon dioxide, it is 100% biodegradable, renewable and is sustainably harvested. Handmade by skilled artisans working with CORR- The Jute Works, one of our fair trade partners in Bangladesh. Who made this? Indigenous and rurally-based female artisans are empowered through CORR – The Jute Works (CJW) to fight for their rights and to build their own sustainable businesses. These artisans contribute to the protection of the fragile eco-system of Bangladesh through the creation of low carbon products made from natural raw materials, fulfilling their own aspirations and those of the next generation.

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This produce bag is handmade from natural jute mesh and closes with a drawstring. Size: 40 X 30 CM Product Information This produce bag is handmade from natural jute mesh and closes with a drawstring. Jute is a strong natural fibre with significant environmental benefits as it consumes carbon dioxide, it is 100% biodegradable, renewable and is sustainably harvested. Hand crafted by skilled artisans working with CORR- The Jute Works, one of our fair trade partners in Bangladesh. Who made this? Indigenous and rurally-based female artisans are empowered through CORR – The Jute Works (CJW) to fight for their rights and to build their own sustainable businesses. These artisans contribute to the protection of the fragile eco-system of Bangladesh through the creation of low carbon products made from natural raw materials, fulfilling their own aspirations and those of the next generation.

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