This vibrant Kisii soapstone range is from a supplier in Kenya called Zuri Design. Most people in Kisii live a subsistence lifestyle, so the income from soapstone handicrafts is vital to their existence.
After the rough outline of each shape is created, the stone is placed in water and sanded until the chiseled stone is completely smooth. The stone is painted and the designs are hand etched into the stone to reveal the natural white under the paint.
Size: 10 x 7.5 x 4.5 cm
Handcarved shesham wood secret lock box, with a leaf carving top and side detail. The secret is the almost invisible sliding panel which, when pushed to the left, opens up the box.
Size: 22 x 14 x 6.5 cm
This item is made by Aspiration International which is a small organisation in Delhi, India. It organises small groups of semi-skilled and skilled artisans with the aim of promoting and developing cottage industries, improving economic and social welfare and providing fair wages. These groups are located all over India and some have now become independent artisans in their own community.
Handcarved shesham wood secret lock box, with handcarved top and secret lock.
Size: 15 x 12 cm x 5 cm
This item is made by Aspiration International which is a small organisation in Delhi, India. It organises small groups of semi-skilled and skilled artisans with the aim of promoting and developing cottage industries, improving economic and social welfare and providing fair wages. These groups are located all over India and some have now become independent artisans in their own community.
Small trinket box with stone inlay
Size: 7.5 x 7.5 cm
This item is made by Tara Projects who work in and around Delhi, helping to generate steady work and income for home-based craftsmen by creating opportunities for them to market and sell their goods.
Beautifully handcrafted fair trade leather moneybox in the shape of an elephant. Features slit in top and press stud fastening opening on bottom.
Made from goat leather, these embossed money boxes are all hand-painted using AZO and PCP-free dyes.
Approx Size: 16 x 10 x 4.5 cm
This item is made by Madhya Kalikata Shilpangan in India, who help the artisans develop their skills through training workshops, educational and medical facilities, financial aid for new equipment and long-term interest free loans.
Recycled metal and bicycle chain pair of book ends in the shape of a bicycle
This item is made in Moradabad, India by 'Noah's Ark'. Noahs Ark was founded there before the concept of Fair Trade existed. Their objective was to eliminate exporters taking advantage of artisans and their crafts. They provide regular employment to 300 people, run evening schools for children in remote villages and help artisans to build and establish their own workshops. A portion of Noah's Ark's profits is also allocated to run a school providing free education to nearly 50 of the artisans' children.
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Palewa stone bookends with carved cat and mouse
This item is made by Tara Projects who work in and around Delhi, helping to generate steady work and income for home-based craftsmen by creating opportunities for them to market and sell their goods.
Wooden pencil box with recycled coloured pencil crayon stubs mounted on top.
Size: 20x7.5x6cm
This item is made by Aspiration International which is a small organisation in Delhi, India. It organises small groups of semi-skilled and skilled artisans with the aim of promoting and developing cottage industries, improving economic and social welfare and providing fair wages. These groups are located all over India and some have now become independent artisans in their own community.
Hand carved mango wood sewing box with elephant design on hinged lids.
Top drawers internal: 123x123x42mm Bottom compartment: 285x130x52mm. Overall size: 305x150x120mm
Mango trees are farmed for fruit across India. The tree is fast growing, and once they are no longer suitable for commercial fruiting, selling the wood is an additional source of income for the farmers
This item is made by Aspiration International which is a small organisation in Delhi, India. It organises small groups of semi-skilled and skilled artisans with the aim of promoting and developing cottage industries, improving economic and social welfare and providing fair wages. These groups are located all over India and some have now become independent artisans in their own community.
Beautifully handcrafted leather moneybox in the shape of a purple owl. Press stud opening flap at base allows access to contents.
Made from goat leather, these embossed money boxes are all hand-painted using AZO and PCP-free dyes.
Approx size: 14x13x4.5cm
This item is made by Madhya Kalikata Shilpangan in India, who help the artisans develop their skills through training workshops, educational and medical facilities, financial aid for new equipment and long-term interest free loans.
Wall mounted bottle rack, made from recycled bike chain with a maximum capacity of 5 bottles. The entire rack is 290x185x100mm, with each holder having a maximum diameter of 80mm. A perfect gift for the cyclist who loves a drink!
This item is made in Moradabad, India by 'Noah's Ark'. Noahs Ark was founded there before the concept of Fair Trade existed. Their objective was to eliminate exporters taking advantage of artisans and their crafts. They provide regular employment to 300 people, run evening schools for children in remote villages and help artisans to build and establish their own workshops. A portion of Noah's Ark's profits is also allocated to run a school providing free education to nearly 50 of the artisans' children
Original wall hook made with recycled bike chain in a triple small hearts design.
approx length 20cm
This item is made in Moradabad, India by 'Noah's Ark'. Noahs Ark was founded there before the concept of Fair Trade existed. Their objective was to eliminate exporters taking advantage of artisans and their crafts. They provide regular employment to 300 people, run evening schools for children in remote villages and help artisans to build and establish their own workshops. A portion of Noah's Ark's profits is also allocated to run a school providing free education to nearly 50 of the artisans' children
One of our most popular items, this novel and innovative spectacle stand is made from a recycled bike chain. A perfect gift for keen cyclists!
This item is made in Moradabad, India by 'Noah's Ark'. Noahs Ark was founded there before the concept of Fair Trade existed. Their objective was to eliminate exporters taking advantage of artisans and their crafts. They provide regular employment to 300 people, run evening schools for children in remote villages and help artisans to build and establish their own workshops. A portion of Noah's Ark's profits is also allocated to run a school providing free education to nearly 50 of the artisans' children
This item is made in Moradabad, India by 'Noah's Ark'. Noahs Ark was founded there before the concept of Fair Trade existed. Their objective was to eliminate exporters taking advantage of artisans and their crafts. They provide regular employment to 300 people, run evening schools for children in remote villages and help artisans to build and establish their own workshops. A portion of Noah's Ark's profits is also allocated to run a school providing free education to nearly 50 of the artisans' children.
One of our most popular items, this novel and innovative gentlemens spectacle stand is made from sustainable shesham wood.
This item is made by Asha Handicrafts. Asha represents more than 6,500 artisans in 10 states of India. 'Asha' means 'hope' in Sanskrit. It aims to sustain the marketing ability of individual and family based artisans. It is a not-for-profit organisation which works to ensure that benefits of handicraft production reach the craftspeople themselves, by buying directly from the artisan groups and offering advance payments on orders.
Asha provides training and teaching facilities in tailoring and metal work, thereby establishing new local groups of craftsmen. It also provides educational assistance for children of the producers, medical check ups and treatment and savings programs for artisans and spouses.
One of our most popular items, this novel and innovative ladies spectacle stand is made from sustainable shesham wood.
This item is made by Asha Handicrafts. Asha represents more than 6,500 artisans in 10 states of India. 'Asha' means 'hope' in Sanskrit. It aims to sustain the marketing ability of individual and family based artisans. It is a not-for-profit organisation which works to ensure that benefits of handicraft production reach the craftspeople themselves, by buying directly from the artisan groups and offering advance payments on orders.
Asha provides training and teaching facilities in tailoring and metal work, thereby establishing new local groups of craftsmen. It also provides educational assistance for children of the producers, medical check ups and treatment and savings programs for artisans and spouses.
Beautifully handmade and handpainted wooden cat fridge magnets.
Approx 5cm diameter
These fairtrade magnets are supplied by World Arts & Crafts, one of the UK's first fairt trade importers. Now BAFTS-accredited, they work personally very closely with the artisans who make the products, visiting them at least twice a year and making advance payments of 50% to allow the craftsmen to buy raw materials and create a production cycle. This direct trading policy currently provides well-paid, regular work for around 200 families in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and South America. Child labour is never used, and every effort is made to use wood from sustainable sources. In addition, World Arts & Crafts contribute design ideas from their own expertise to help broaden the appeal of the products to the global market, and hence help develop the artisans' livelihoods.
Beautifully handmade and handpainted wooden cat magnets.
length approx 7cm
These fairtrade magnets are supplied by World Arts & Crafts, one of the UK's first fairtrade importers. Now BAFTS-accredited, they work personally very closely with the artisans who make the products, visiting them at least twice a year and making advance payments of 50% to allow the craftsmen to buy raw materials and create a production cycle. This direct trading policy currently provides well-paid, regular work for around 200 families in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and South America. Child labour is never used, and every effort is made to use wood from sustainable sources. In addition, World Arts & Crafts contribute design ideas from their own expertise to help broaden the appeal of the products to the global market, and hence help develop the artisans' livelihoods.
Beautifully handmade and handpainted wooden cat magnets
length approx 7cm
These fairtrade magnets are supplied by World Arts & Crafts, one of the UK's first fairt trade importers. Now BAFTS-accredited, they work personally very closely with the artisans who make the products, visiting them at least twice a year and making advance payments of 50% to allow the craftsmen to buy raw materials and create a production cycle. This direct trading policy currently provides well-paid, regular work for around 200 families in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and South America. Child labour is never used, and every effort is made to use wood from sustainable sources. In addition, World Arts & Crafts contribute design ideas from their own expertise to help broaden the appeal of the products to the global market, and hence help develop the artisans' livelihoods.
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