Ethical and fair trade toys, jigsaws, games, puzzles, gifts and cuddlies.
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Knights in armour stand ready for battle with balls!
This product is made in Sri Lanka by Lanka Kade, a company whose aim is to provide continual employment throughout the year for each group of artisans and their families. They employ a full-time representative to uphold their values: a safe and pleasant working environment, equal opportunities, good rates of pay, prompt payment for goods and a quality product at a fair price. In addition, this product is made of rubber wood sourced from exhausted rubber plantations that are replanted every 1015 years, so it's eco-friendly too!
Skittles height: 15 cm
Beautifully made wooden hinged chess board with soapstone board on top and double metal clasp fastening. Contains full set of carved soapstone chess pieces carefully stored inside in a moulded, velvet covered inner, designed to keep each piece seperately cushioned.
Approx Size: 20 x 20 x 4 cm
Chess Piece Height Approx: 21-38mm
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.
This fairtrade 3D model kit arrives pre-cut from wooden board - the pieces simply push out. Once you've pushed them out, start to slot the pieces together to form the model. No tools, cutting or glueing required! There is an easy to follow numbering system to follow to build the model. They look great when built. Once finished the model can be painted or vanished. (paints and varnish not included)
This 3D classic car model kit is imported by Siiren, a UK-based company whose ethos it is to personally ensure their products are not produced in sweatshops and guarantee no child labour has been used. They buy direct from the artisans, which cuts out the middleman and means the artisans are receiving around four times the price for their craftsmanship than they otherwise would. In addition, all Siiren products are made of wood taken from proven sustainable sources, with a required unique stamp and serial number which ensures that the wood is under legal and enviromental control, so they're eco-friendly too!
Assembled size: 28 x 10 x 9.5 cm
Please note: Choking hazard - not suitable for children under 36 months.
A great little 3-piece jigsaw in the shape of a hedgehog. Handmade in Romania.
Size: 7.5 x 8 cm
This item is supplied by Craft UK, a fair trade business importing from Romania. They work with villages in the Transylvania region, paying the artisans a fair price for the goods, a percentage of which is paid when an order is placed with full payment promptly on completion. The business has being set up with the primary aim of improving and making a difference to the lives of those producing the goods. Your purchases will also generate finance for ongoing projects working with disadvantaged young people in Romania.
Brilliant castle playscene complete with working drawbridge and six characters: - Two foot soldiers - Two archers - Two mounted knights Boys will love this!
This fair trade castle is handmade in Sri Lanka by Lanka Kade, a company whose aim is to provide continual employment throughout the year for each group of artisans and their families. They employ a full-time representative to uphold their values: a safe and pleasant working environment, equal opportunities, good rates of pay, prompt payment for goods and a quality product at a fair price.
Dimensions: 36 x 87 x 20.5 cm
Recommended for age 3 years and above.
Fantastic fairytale castle complete with working drawbridge and six characters: - Prince - Princess - Dragon - Frog - King - Wizard Young girls will love this castle!
This fairtrade fairytale castle is handmade in Sri Lanka by Lanka Kade, a company whose aim is to provide continual employment throughout the year for each group of artisans and their families. They employ a full-time representative to uphold their values: a safe and pleasant working environment, equal opportunities, good rates of pay, prompt payment for goods and a quality product at a fair price.
Dimensions: 36 x 87 x 20.5 cm
Recommended for age 3 years and above.
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A brilliant gift certain to be a big hit with young ladies everywhere.
This product is made in Sri Lanka by Lanka Kade, a company whose aim is to provide continual employment throughout the year for each group of artisans and their families. They employ a full-time representative to uphold their values: a safe and pleasant working environment, equal opportunities, good rates of pay, prompt payment for goods and a quality product at a fair price.
Width at top: 28 cm
Recommended for age 3 years and above. Please hang out of reach of very young children.
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Fun, colourful and chunky 10-piece counting jigsaw - helping your child learn to count whilst having fun!
This fair trade horse jigsaw is handmade in Sri Lanka by Lanka Kade, a company whose aim is to provide continual employment throughout the year for each group of artisans and their families. They employ a full-time representative to uphold their values: a safe and pleasant working environment, equal opportunities, good rates of pay, prompt payment for goods and a quality product at a fair price. In addition, this product is made of rubber wood sourced from exhausted rubber plantations that are replanted every 10 to 15 years, so it's eco-friendly too!
Dimensions: 17 x 14 cm
Recommended for age 2 years and above.
Fun, colourful and chunky four-piece baby jigsaw - helping your child learn to count whilst having fun!
This fair trade horse jigsaw is made in Sri Lanka by Lanka Kade, a company whose aim is to provide continual employment throughout the year for each group of artisans and their families. They employ a full-time representative to uphold their values: a safe and pleasant working environment, equal opportunities, good rates of pay, prompt payment for goods and a quality product at a fair price. In addition, this product is made of rubber wood sourced from exhausted rubber plantations that are replanted every 10 to 15 years, so it's eco-friendly too!
Dimensions: 11.5 x 10.5 cm
Recommended for age 2 years and above.
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This chunky wooden fairtrade block puzzle fits together to make six different sea pictures.
This fair trade block puzzle is made in Sri Lanka by Lanka Kade, a company whose aim is to provide continual employment throughout the year for each group of artisans and their families. They employ a full-time representative to uphold their values: a safe and pleasant working environment, equal opportunities, good rates of pay, prompt payment for goods and a quality product at a fair price. In addition, this product is made of rubber wood sourced from exhausted rubber plantations that are replanted every 1015 years, so it's eco-friendly too!
Dimensions: 13 x 13 x 6 cm
Recommended for use from 12 months. (Suitable from birth.)
Fun, colourful and chunky 7-piece jigsaw - helping your child learn to count whilst having fun!
This product is made in Sri Lanka by Lanka Kade, a company whose aim is to provide continual employment throughout the year for each group of artisans and their families. They employ a full-time representative to uphold their values: a safe and pleasant working environment, equal opportunities, good rates of pay, prompt payment for goods and a quality product at a fair price. In addition, this product is made of rubber wood sourced from exhausted rubber plantations that are replanted every 10 to 15 years, so it's eco-friendly too!
Dimensions: 18 x 9.5 cm approx
Recommended for age 18 months and above.
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A brilliant gift for baby boys and young ones fascinated by diggers!
This product is made in Sri Lanka by Lanka Kade, a company whose aim is to provide continual employment throughout the year for each group of artisans and their families. They employ a full-time representative to uphold their values: a safe and pleasant working environment, equal opportunities, good rates of pay, prompt payment for goods and a quality product at a fair price.
Width at top: 28 cm
Recommended for age 3 years and above. Please hang out of reach of very young children.
Fun and chunky ten-piece fairtrade counting jigsaw - helping your child learn to count whilst having fun!
This fair trade whale jigsaw is handmade in Sri Lanka by Lanka Kade, a company whose aim is to provide continual employment throughout the year for each group of artisans and their families. They employ a full-time representative to uphold their values: a safe and pleasant working environment, equal opportunities, good rates of pay, prompt payment for goods and a quality product at a fair price. In addition, this product is made of rubber wood sourced from exhausted rubber plantations that are replanted every 10–15 years, so it's eco-friendly too!
Dimensions: 13.5 x 8.5 cm
Recommended for age 18 months and above.
Nice little handmade box with noughts and crosses.
Size: 20 x 12.5 cm
A great little 3-piece jigsaw in the shape of a puppy. Handmade in Romania. Size: 8.5 x 7.5 cm This item is supplied by Craft UK, a fair trade business importing from Romania. They work with villages in the Transylvania region, paying the artisans a fair price for the goods, a percentage of which is paid when an order is placed with full payment promptly on completion. The business has being set up with the primary aim of improving and making a difference to the lives of those producing the goods. Your purchases will also generate finance for ongoing projects working with disadvantaged young people in Romania.
A great little handpainted 3-piece blue jigsaw in the shape of a seal. Handmade in Romania.
Length: 17 cm
This item is supplied by Craft UK, a fair trade business importing from Romania. They work with villages in the Transylvania region, paying the artisans a fair price for the goods, a percentage of which is paid when an order is placed with full payment promptly on completion. The business has being set up with the primary aim of improving and making a difference to the lives of those producing the goods. Your purchases will also generate finance for ongoing projects working with disadvantaged young people in Romania.
A great little 3-piece jigsaw in the shape of a seal. Handmade in Romania.
Length: 17 cm
This item is supplied by Craft UK, a fair trade business importing from Romania. They work with villages in the Transylvania region, paying the artisans a fair price for the goods, a percentage of which is paid when an order is placed with full payment promptly on completion. The business has being set up with the primary aim of improving and making a difference to the lives of those producing the goods. Your purchases will also generate finance for ongoing projects working with disadvantaged young people in Romania.
Great little puzzle box showing mother and baby elephants, made from shesham wood. Ideal for little ones who love animals!
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.
Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts.
A great little 3-piece jigsaw in the shape of a squirrel. Handmade in Romania.
Size: 9 x 9 cm
This item is supplied by Craft UK, a fair trade business importing from Romania. They work with villages in the Transylvania region, paying the artisans a fair price for the goods, a percentage of which is paid when an order is placed with full payment promptly on completion. The business has being set up with the primary aim of improving and making a difference to the lives of those producing the goods. Your purchases will also generate finance for ongoing projects working with disadvantaged young people in Romania.
Infuriatingly fun 3-D puzzle in the shape of a star.
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.
With this mind-bender you have a cage with a bomb inside - the problem is, you want to get the bomb out of the cage! Sounds easy, but it's mind-boggling and frustrating in equal measure!
This product is imported by Siiren, a UK-based company whose ethos it is to personally ensure their products are not produced in sweatshops and guarantee no child labour has been used. They buy direct from the artisans, which cuts out the middleman and means the artisans are receiving around four times the price for their craftsmanship than they otherwise would. In addition, all Siiren products are made of wood taken from proven sustainable sources, with a required unique stamp and serial number which ensures that the wood is under legal and enviromental control, so they're eco-friendly too!
Size: 10 x 7 cm
This fantastic wooden boomerang has been made to a very high standard using the traditional methods practised for thousands of years by aboriginal tribes. It's made of rosewood for durability, strength and a high quality finish, not to mention painstakingly hand painted with stunning ethnic designs.
Although our boomerangs are perfect for fun sports throwing, we have always recommended them as ornaments as they are just too nice to spoil!
This product is imported by Siiren, a UK-based company whose ethos it is to personally ensure their products are not produced in sweatshops and guarantee no child labour has been used. They buy direct from the artisans, which cuts out the middleman and means the artisans are receiving around four times the price for their craftsmanship than they otherwise would. In addition, all Siiren products are made of wood taken from proven sustainable sources, with a required unique stamp and serial number which ensures that the wood is under legal and enviromental control, so they're eco-friendly too!
Length: 47 cm
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