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Bamboolicious Bowl

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:00:42 GMT

Make every dish look more delicious when you serve it on bamboo handcrafted using a seventeen step process. Brought to you in partnership with Craft Link, a Vietnamese non-profit organization dedicated to helping artisans by providing them access to markets, design assistance, and business training.

5 x 11.75 x 11.75 (in.)

Bamboo and Lacquer

No Hot Foods. Hand Wash. Do Not

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in Vietnam

Save the Date! Basket [Leaf - Handles]

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:00:42 GMT

You'll want to hang onto these date palm leaf bowls. Woven by hand in the southwest part of Bangladesh by women who received training from Development Wheel, they provide vital income to mothers who work at home allowing them to save for the future of their families.

6.25 x 13 x 11 (in.)

Date Palm Leaf and Grass

Wipe with Dry Cloth

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in Bangladesh

No Place Like Home Tealight [Round - Gold]

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:00:42 GMT

Lighting up your home and the home of the artisans who make them, these handmade copper candle holders are crafted by Muslim families in the city of Jaipur. Artisans work and care for their children, all from home - there's no place like it!

3 x 0.5 x 3 (in.)

Wood

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in India

No Place Like Home Tealight [Square - Gold]

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:00:42 GMT

2.5 x 0.5 x 2.5 (in.)

Wood

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in India

Bamboolicious Tray

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:00:42 GMT

Everything you make looks more delicious in these trays. In partnership with Au Lac Designs, independent Vietnamese artisans in the Cat Dang Village use the long tradition of handcoiled bamboo work and then collaborate with various workshops around town. Dress your table in style knowing you also help dress theirs.

1.5 x 11 x 10 (in.)

Bamboo and Lacquer

No Hot Foods. Hand Wash. Do Not

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in Vietnam

Colors of the Rainbow Multi-Strand Necklace

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:00:42 GMT

Tiny seed beads in a kaleidoscope of colors are delicately hand strung by artisans in India to create this necklace. Based in Delhi, Tara Projects unites thousands of artisans to produce handcrafted pieces while lobbying for fair trade and fighting injustice. A full spectrum of commitment to encouraging the welfare of those in need.

17 (in.)

2 Inch Extender

Glass and Seed Beads

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in India

Early to Bead, Early to Rise Bracelet

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:00:42 GMT

This beautiful 10-strand bracelet is handcrafted by a women's group in North India where the women are able to work from their homes and substantially improve their quality of life through the sale of their jewelry. Go ahead, you know you want to - you'll feel healthy, wealthy and wise!

0.5 x 6 (in.)

Beads

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in India

A Glass Act Pendant [Curled - Assorted]

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:00:42 GMT

A class apart, these glass necklaces were fired for six hours by their Chilean creator, Juan Pablo Borcoski who owns a workshop in Santiago. Juan Pablo works in partnership with Comparte, a non-profit that exports the finished pieces and helps artisans with appropriate product development. Que bueno!

19 (in.)

Pendant: 1.25" x 2", Can extend: 1.25"

Glass

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in Chile

Amazon Harvest Bracelet

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:00:42 GMT

These vibrant bracelets are handcrafted at a small fair trade workshop in the Andean town of Villa de Leyva that provides much needed jobs and services to at risk Colombian youth. Crafted from collected choco seeds, this bracelet makes a big impact on its makers but a very small one on the environment.

6.5 x 1.5 x 3 (in.)

Choco Seeds and Metal

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in Colombia

Don't Toss It - Bowl Bowl [Straight Edge]

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:00:42 GMT

This coconut kitchenware was handcrafted by Padang Coconut, a cooperative of Buddhist and Muslim artisans living on the border of Thailand and Malaysia. This organization transforms lives by employing those at risk of turning to drug running. Now instead of being tossed away, these shells can help you toss your salad!

3.5 x 5.5 (in.)

Coconut Shell

Hand Wash Only

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in Thailand

Bamboolicious Bowl

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:00:42 GMT

2.75 x 11.75 x 11.75 (in.)

Bamboo and Lacquer

No Hot Foods. Hand Wash. Do Not

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in Vietnam

Carrying Good Karma Cosmetic Bag

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:00:42 GMT

Looks good and feels great . . . these coin purses are made by Teddy Exports, a fair trade organization near Chennai, India which funds a range of welfare activities including a school, a health center and HIV clinic. When you beautify yourself you can know that you made things there a little more beautiful too.

5 x 1.5 x 7 (in.)

100% Silk with Nylon Lining

Dry Clean Only

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in India

Guarding Your Place Bookmark

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:00:42 GMT

Inspired by the beauty of nature, metal workers in South Africa create these unique bookmarks from strips and pieces of brass. These handcrafted bookmarks help to build the artisan community - which is critical to building a free society in South Africa. Help stand guard for fair wages!

4 x 1.75 (in.)

Brass

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in South Africa

Knock on Wood Plate

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:00:42 GMT

Bring good luck to your home as well as the homes of artisans in the Philippines with this hand-carved acacia wood. Through our partnership with Safrudi, Filipino women and youth are able to earn a sustainable livelihood. Now you can serve up a world of good and use these bowls to put food not only on your table but on the tables of the artisans as well.

9 (in.)

Acacia Wood

Hand Wash Only

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in Philippines

Multiply the Meaning Multi-Strand Necklace

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:00:42 GMT

This multiple strand necklace means a whole lot to its makers. Made by artisans with limited education and social mobility, it helps to promote a sustainable livelihood. Our partner in India, Toucan Krafte also provides education and training that doubles the opportunities of its artisans.

16 x 1.25 (in.)

Can extend: 3"

Glass and Seed Beads

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in India

Seeds of Change Keychain [Zebra Pattern - Assorted]

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:00:42 GMT

Crafted at a family operation outside Bogota, Colombia, these Tagua seed keyrings contain the building blocks of change for a whole community. Assembled and distributed with the help of Piel Acida, they provide necessary employment and ensure that everyone involved flourishes.

1.5 x 1 x 3.5 (in.)

Keychain: 1"

Tagua Nut

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in Colombia

With Olive your Heart Tray

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:00:42 GMT

It would be hard not to love this bowl carved from pieces of fallen olivewood trees. Brought to you in partnership with Footloose Tanzania, this bowl provids these artisans with a sustainable living wage while they gain necessary business skills and HIV awareness to empower their lives. Now you can help preserve their traditional livelihood while serving olives, capers, or condiments.

1 x 12 x 2.25 (in.)

Wood and Bone

Hand Wash. Do Not Soak

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in Tanzania

Coco Loco Bracelet [Round Beads]

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:00:42 GMT

You'll go crazy over these products handcrafted in Thailand from coconut shells. ThaiCraft, an independent development organization working to preserve local traditions, brings them to market, ensuring a better life for the artisans. Now that's something to get excited about.

6.5 x 1.25 (in.)

Coconut Shell

Fair trade and Unique

Handcrafted in Thailand