Great little 3-D jigsaw puzzle in the shape of a sphere, made from mixed 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.
Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts.
Very popular fairtrade 6-piece jigsaw.
This fair trade train 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: 12 x 11 cm
Recommended for age 2 years and above.
Great little 3-D jigsaw puzzle in the shape of a cube, made from mixed wood.
Contrasting coloure wood mix is usually a combination of mango, shesham, haldu, papri and tun.
This item is made by Asha Handicrafts - a fair trade and environmentally responsible not-for-profit organisation.
Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts.
With this mind-bender you have a solid wooden sphere and cross made up of smaller wooden pieces. Your job is to destroy it into smaller pieces and then work out how on earth it takes its original form again. No instructions included!
This wooden logic puzzle 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!
Approx size: 9 x 9 cm
This fairtrade wooden rhino kit arrives pre-cut from high-grade 3mm plywood 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 Rhinoceros 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: 32 x 7 x 13 cm
Please note: Choking hazard - not suitable for children under 36 months.
Classic greetings card perfect for any occasion.
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Our fairtrade elephant dung paper products are handmade in Sri Lanka from 75% elephant dung and 25% recycled paper by Maximus Elephant Conservation Trust. The dung is collected and boiled to sterilise it and then it is ready for the paper-making process. Maximus has its workshop in the grounds of the Millennium Elephant Foundation, a wonderful small charity that cares for sick, old and disabled elephants. The foundation is also working hard to resolve the conflict between elephants and local communities, a critical concern as the elephants' natural habitat decreases and they turn to eating farmers' crops. Working with initiatives like Maximus, they are able to show the positive relationship local economies can have with these amazing animals - a simple example of this is that they pay villagers to collect the elephant dung which is used to make the paper. By buying this product you will help the foundation continue its incredible work.
Classic greetings card perfect for any occasion.
Blank inside.
Our fairtrade elephant dung paper products are handmade in Sri Lanka from 75% elephant dung and 25% recycled paper by Maximus Elephant Conservation Trust. The dung is collected and boiled to sterilise it and then it is ready for the paper-making process. Maximus has its workshop in the grounds of the Millennium Elephant Foundation, a wonderful small charity that cares for sick, old and disabled elephants. The foundation is also working hard to resolve the conflict between elephants and local communities, a critical concern as the elephants' natural habitat decreases and they turn to eating farmers' crops. Working with initiatives like Maximus, they are able to show the positive relationship local economies can have with these amazing animals - a simple example of this is that they pay villagers to collect the elephant dung which is used to make the paper. By buying this product you will help the foundation continue its incredible work.
Gorgeous fairtrade graduated beads necklace direct from the markets of Rajastan.
Length: 53 cm
This necklace is supplied by Nomads Clothing, a highly ethical company who buy from established manufacturers in India, accept the price requested and pay in advance to enable suppliers to pay their workers on time without borrowing money. Profits from the clothing go straight to the primary source and are not gained by middle men or contractors. The factories are personally inspected on a regular basis and all employees are paid fairly for their work.
Double-sided, solid silver, donut-shaped pendant with circular stamped detailing. Comes pre-strung on a waxed cord with solid silver clasp made by the same tribe as the pendant itself.
Diameter: 2 cm
Total combined length cord/clasp approx 41cm / 16"
This product is designed and made by Luna Tree, a BAFTS-accredited fair trade importer. The jewellery is made by artisans in the hill tribes of Northern Thailand. Luna Tree ensures total transparency throughout the supply chain and pays a fair price up-front to allow the artisans to maintain a genuine production cycle. They also actively encourage and facilitate the artisans' creativity to help them bring their products to the global market and create sustainable livelihoods for themselves and their families.
New. Braintree's famous and fabulous super soft bamboo socks are designed to let your feet breathe and relax. Bamboo has strong anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties to help keep your feet healthy and hygienic. Fun, flirty and fresh sock designs to make your feet happy.
Our range of men and women's 'eco fibre' clothing comes from Braintree; a company founded with the aims of promoting hemp and bamboo as environmentally-friendly alternatives to cotton, and showing that bamboo and hemp fashion is contemporary, stylish and the best alternative to man-made fibres.
Size: 4-7
Price is for one pair.
New. Braintree's famous and fabulous super soft bamboo socks are designed to let your feet breathe and relax. Bamboo has strong anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties to help keep your feet healthy and hygienic. Fun, flirty and fresh sock designs to make your feet happy.
Our range of men and women's 'eco fibre' clothing comes from Braintree; a company founded with the aims of promoting hemp and bamboo as environmentally-friendly alternatives to cotton, and showing that bamboo and hemp fashion is contemporary, stylish and the best alternative to man-made fibres.
Size: 4-7
Price is for one pair.
All earring wires are sterling silver.
Each piece of jewellery is handcrafted therefore colours may vary slightly in shade and tone from those pictured.
This fairly traded jewellery is designed and produced in the villages around Taxcoin Mexico by women of the local community who are using skills passed down through generations.
Artisan Small Mining contributes to thesustainable human development of village communities,benefitting the people and improving quality of life for workers and families. All of our jewellery hasbeen tested and meets current EU regulations.
The mosaics are made from Mexican stone,including stabilised turquoise and also abalone. The metal used is a Fine Pewter Silver Alloy (mainly tin and no nickel, no lead, no cadmium, no zinc).
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