Welcome to our online shop!
We haven't worked out all of the e-commerce kinks so we appreciate your patience while we finish stitching this page.
All of these items are available for purchase at our brick and mortar shop.
Come visit us soon!
HEART FELT GARLAND DÉCOR MULTI-COLOR
This handmade garland made by women in Nepal is a foot in length and features felt hearts and pom poms.
MEET THE MAKER: GLOBAL GROOVE LIFE
Global Groove is a fair trade organization working with women by supporting and developing artisan co-ops in Thailand and Nepal. The Fair Trade industry is... read more
Tan Jute Utility-Everyday-Beach Tote
For all your high-capacity needs! The Jute Utility Tote is the perfect companion for all pool and beach-goers, farmer's market mavens, and convention attendees. Handcrafted of jute with a laminated lining to make spills no big deal and cleaning a breeze.
Features two sets of woven cotton handles, a short set for a by‒your‒side carryall and a long set for an over‒the‒shoulder tote option. Inside you'll find a zipper pocket for all those loose and valuable items you can't leave home without.
- Material: 100% jute with plastic laminated lining. 100% cotton handles.
- 12.5"Wx25"Lx13.5"H
- Handcrafted in Bangladesh
Brass & Black Horn Teardrop Earrings
These modern teardrop-shaped drop earrings add minimalist polish to every look.
- Measures approximately 2.6 inches in length by .6-inches wide.
- Brass and black polished horn.
The story behind the art:
Re-imagining the aesthetics of sustainable, ethical fashion, this collection of jewelry is handmade by artisans in village communities in India, oftentimes using eco-friendly materials.
Garnet Brass Ring
This delicate ring features a diamond-shaped setting with a Garnet stone. Garnet is the birthstone for January and the gem for the second anniversary. The hand-crafted brass setting features an adjustable band. This ring is great as a simple stand-alone or stackable with like or other stones.
- Adjustable size.
- Brass.
- Ring measures approximately .75-inches wide by .25-inches in height.
The story behind the art:
Re-imagining the aesthetics of sustainable, ethical fashion, this collection of jewelry is handmade by artisans in village communities in India, oftentimes using eco-friendly materials.
LOVE Burst Handmade Felt Ornament
Power your tree with the power of Love. This cute ornament is intricately detailed and lovingly crafted by mother and sister artisans in Nepal.
Meet the Artist: Global Groove is a fair trade organization working with women by supporting and developing artisan co-ops in Thailand and Nepal. They design, develop, produce and source fairly traded lifestyle products with a commitment to the sustainability of production and the cultural heritage of the groups that we work with.
- Materials: Felted Wool
- Dimensions: 4”
- Handcrafted in Nepal
Light Tortoise Shell Double-Circle Drop Earrings
Handcrafted earrings featuring circles in gold, black, and grey hues. These handcrafted multi-colored acetate double circle dangle earrings add a modern touch. Stainless steel post. Large Circle is 1.5 inches in diameter. Drop is 2.25 inches.
Due to the organic nature of acetate, the marbleization of each piece will vary.
This purchase transforms lives. Jewelry proceeds help exploited women and girls experience freedom, establish independence and develop careers.
Helpful Tips: Keep jewelry away from water and harsh chemicals; store it separately in a soft pouch.
The Starfish Project rescues exploited women and girls in Asia by helping them establish independence and develop careers. Through the Holistic Care Programs, Starfish Project provides vocational training, healthcare, shelter, counseling, and education grants for women and their children. Starfish Project has employed over 130 women and has served thousands through Community Outreach Services. Women create beautiful jewelry and become managers, accountants, graphic designers, and photographers. Starfish Project restores hope to exploited women in Asia.
Blue Indigo Handmade Robe Fair Trade
Handmade blue and white robe. Made in India.
Block printing is a labor-intensive method of hand-printing fabric. The artisans imprint the cloth with a wooden block featuring a hand-carved design and a guide or registration point to dovetail both designs and colors. The printer moves from left to right, dipping the design block into the dye and stamping it onto the cloth. This is repeated to cover the entire cloth with the intended design and colors.
- Block-printed cotton
- Cold wash, line dry, warm iron
- One-size-fits-most
- 54Wx50L inches
- Made in India
Mini Hearts Handmade Felt Ornament
Mini Hearts Handmade Felt Ornament
This cute ornament is intricately detailed and lovingly crafted by mother and sister artisans in Nepal.
- Eco-friendly wool felt.
- Measures approximately 4-inches wide by 4-inches tall.
- Azo-free dyes.
- Fair Trade.
The Art of Felting:
The first step to creating these beautiful felt pieces begins with gathering some of the world’s finest sheep’s wool from New Zealand. Making felted wool is an ages-old, time-consuming process of bonding fabric with fiber. This is a physical job where the artisan’s scrub, rub, roll and rinse the wool again and again with soapy water.
Once the wool is bound into a sheet and the desired thickness is complete, the felt is laid out to dry. From there, the felt wool is cut and re-worked into many complex shapes and designs. The many sheets of wool might merge several colors to create patterns and layers. This takes a well-trained, talented artisan and is a true labor of love. The end results are colorful, one-of-a-kind textiles that are stunning to behold.
MEET THE MAKER: GLOBAL GROOVE LIFE
Global Groove is a fair trade organization working with women by supporting and developing artisan co-ops in Thailand and Nepal.
Bolga Tote, Mixed Colors with Leather Handle
The U-shopper basket is the perfect tote, beach bag, shopper, everyday bag, or home decor basket. The beautiful bolga baskets are hand-woven in small villages of Ghana, a tradition passed down from generation to generation. They are woven out of renewable resources, including banana leaf and elephant grass, which grow abundantly in the region. Each basket is hand woven and 100% unique! The leather handle is treated using an all-natural process (either dyed and oiled or painted). Note that handle colors will vary and may range from black to an oiled red color. Variations are to be expected and treasured. Baskets are sturdy, strong, and flexible. If properly cared for, your basket will live a long life.
- Large U-Shopper basket measures approx 16-18 inches across and 11-13" deep.
- The basket is washable and collapsible..
- No two are identical.
- Colors will vary and may contain a bright pop of color. Enjoy your unique one-of-a kind design.
- Shopper baskets are shipped flat and may require reshaping. To reshape, completely wet the basket in your bathtub or a large utility sink. Once it is saturated, shape it, putting something heavy in it to hold the shape you want, and let it dry.
Soapstone Heart Bowl - Medium Zebra Pattern
Hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, these soapstone heart bowls make a great trinket dish to brighten up your nightstand, dresser, coffee table or office desk!
- Measures approximately 5-inches.
- Hand-painted.
- Soapstone is a soft, natural mineral from the earth, making it easy to carve into many forms. Handle with care to avoid breakage.
- Each piece has gone through multiple stages of sanding and waxing, giving the soapstone a satiny finish.
- Socially responsible products that empower consumers to purchase according to their values and help alleviate global poverty.
- Fair Trade is an alternative business model that values safe workplaces, fair wages and community investment for factory employees.
Story Behind the Art:
Each sculpture is artfully hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone, found only in the hills of southwestern Kenya. Mining the soapstone from surface hills is a labor-intensive process, using little to no machinery. Laborers works with shovels, picks, axes and machetes to carve out large soapstone chucks, which are then carved into beautiful art. ?
Alpaca Silver Overlay Cuff Bracelet - Four Bar Design
Handcrafted in high-quality alpaca silver, this classic cuff bracelet is skillfully made by women artisans in Mexico.
- Measures: Approximately .75-inches wide.
- Features a clean, simple 4-bar design.
- The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design, sizing and weight. Variations will occur from piece to piece, measurements may vary slightly.
The Story Behind the Art:
Renowned for its rich history and Old World beauty, Taxco, Mexico is known for it's masterful silver artistry, using high-quality sterling silver or alpaca silver. The Artisana Collection represents work from multiple artists in this famous region of Mexico, offering a wide range of styles from traditional to more whimsical, using beautiful, natural materials such as abalone shell, mother-of-pearl, flowers, and more to create one-of-a-kind pieces.
The Artisana Collection represents work from multiple artists in the famous Taxco region of Mexico, best known for it’s silver jewelry. The artisans continue to produce traditional jewelry much like their ancestors. The groups who produce jewelry in this collection have formed cooperatives to pool together their talent and resources – the result has been a positive impact for the individual artisans and a bigger impact on the community. Global Crafts works with a cooperative in the region that is made up of 26 jewelry makers who work collaboratively to sell a beautiful collection of jewelry. Artisans use a wide range of beautiful materials that range from abalone, mother of pearl, sterling silver, Taxco silver, and much more. The group has achieved stable income for many members of its community. This has led to community initiatives that include support of local schools and programming geared towards the youth. Artisans often work out of their homes and are paid fair wages. The Fair Trade jewelry is not only beautiful, but each purchase helps to transform lives.