Gifts of Fair Trade Goods from Around the World
Beautiful Handmade Gifts for Friends and Family
A collection of links to sites where you can buy colorful fair trade gifts created by talented artisans from around the globe, lovingly made by hand.
There are talented, imaginative creative artists all over the world who share their work through the shop windows of fair trade companies. Through the magic of the Internet, you’ll find a number of them online. Here are just a few:
Lotus Jayne
- “At Lotus Jayne we sell unique and stylish handmade items from countries all over rural Asia, such as Cambodia, Thailand, India, and Indonesia. Our products are handcrafted in fair trade collectives that are transforming rural villages from utter poverty to self-sustaining economies that preserve the vitality and beauty of their cultures.”
UrthBags
- “UrthBags are hand-crafted from recycled materials by Fair Trade Women’s Organizations and Artisans - Purses Made with a Purpose! By owning an UrthBag, you are not only helping to protect our planet, but also to provide jobs to underprivileged women world-wide. UrthBags desire fashion forward owners who choose to live Eco-friendly lifestyles and are looking for a bag to share it with. UrthBags are ready to be taken anywhere and can be used for any occasion. They are durable, ultra-stylish and ready to be reliable companions to any lifestyle.”
Café Britt
- “This excellent high-mountain dark roast from Costa Rica’s Brunca region has an exceptional flavor hinting of wild flowers, a tantalizing fresh wood aroma, and an important distinction. The growers’ cooperatives that supply it are 100% Fair Trade Certified. Their wages and working conditions meet minimum standards set by Fairtrade Labeling Organizations International. As a country-of-origin roaster, Café Britt’s business model has always assured that above-market prices are paid to our farmers for their outstanding crops. This FairTrade Certification is your independent guarantee that this product has been certified in accordance with international Fairtrade Standards, it promotes earth-friendly agriculture and contributes to the security and economic self-sufficiency of small and mid-sized Costa Rican farmers. ”
Guffly
- “Guffly is a one product per day online store and community featuring eco friendly products and fair trade lifestyle goods like home, pet, clothing, office and personal accessories. We’ve made it our job (literally!) to find only the most stylish eco friendly and fair trade products out there. We happen to think that making purchasing decisions you can feel good about doesn’t have to mean committing to a life without style or convenience. We search high and low so that you can bet Guffly’s green products are stylish, fun and attractive – eco stylish if you will.”
Hinky Import
- “Hinky Imports was first established in 2001. We have served over 30,000 satisfied customers since then. We offer the most complete collection of art from Nepal, Tibet, and China. We purchase our inventory directly from the artisans and producers so that we are able to offer you the best price. By ordering from several artisans and producers, we make sure their margin is high enough to pay their employees well. We do not purchase from sweatshops, nor do we or our producers or artisans employ child labor. Our number one priority is that each of our customers has a pleasant shopping experience. As a family owned and operated business, we are proud to offer you personalized service, and we will work one-on-one with you to meet your specific needs.”
Om Tibetan Jewelry
- “Om Tibetan Jewelry has been in business since 2001. Our mission is to bring our customers unique jewelry from Tibet and Nepal at a reasonable price. Our Tibetan jewelry is made from Tibetan silver, or sterling silver material, and each bracelet, ring, and necklace on our site, is handmade. Our artisans use real stones to make our jewelry. We purchase our jewelry directly from artisans in Nepal, and our jewelry is never made in a factory. We donate a percentage of profits to Nepalese charities every year. We also follow fair trade guidelines to make sure our artisans and producers make a good profit.”
The Singing Bowl Shop
- “The Singing Bowl Shop was first established in 2001. We are based in Austin, Texas. We are dedicated to bringing you the best singing bowls from Nepal and Tibet. Every singing bowl you receive has already been inspected for quality. Our goal is to bring you the best singing bowls and accessories. Our goal is to build not just a singing bowl store, but also a community online that supports the Nepalese artisans. We donate a percentage of profits to Nepalese charities every year. We purchase our singing bowls directly from the artisans and producers so that we are able to offer you the best price. But we also follow the fair trade guidelines to make sure the singing bowl artisans and producers have a good profit.”
Costa Rica Natural
- “Costa Rica Natural is the first company in the history of the paper industry to create and market treeless paper of a superior quality. Every page of Costa Rica Natural’s Ecopaper is smooth, acid-free, durable, chemical-free, and made in the lush mountains of Costa Rica. With great satisfaction, Costa Rica Natural has developed an innovative and economically feasible option for the removal of the 230,000 tons of agro-industrial waste that are dumped yearly in Costa Rica alone. We are the first eco-friendly brand of paper that only uses recycled materials and does not add to the destruction of endangered forests. Secondly, we are based on the principles of fair trade and sustainable production by relying on partnerships among first and third world businesses. Next, it has more character than your average paper because of its exceptional texture, color, and appearance. Finally, Ecopaper offers a sustainable replacement to the wasteful paper products that are already overused in our society on a daily basis. Remember that every sheet of the treeless paper is uniquely handmade in an organic process which constantly promotes the development of the international Green Movement.”
ONLINE GIFTS
- Audio Equipment
- Beer, Wine and Related Products
- Books (Electronic) and Related Products and Services
- Books (Printed) and Related Products and Services
- Cameras and Photographic Supplies
- Clocks and Watches
- Coffee Lovers
- Environmentally Friendly Products
- Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions
- Movies and Television Shows
- Personalized Products
- Pet Owners
- Seafood
- Tea Lovers
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Gifts with Humanity
“Gifts With Humanity is a retailer of 100% Fair Trade, often recycled and eco friendly products. We import all our products directly from the artisans enabling us to offer your visitors a unique selection of handmade gift and jewelry items from 20 countries. Gifts With Humanity is proud to be a member of The Fair Trade Federation and IFAT the World Fair Trade Organization.”
Nubius Organics
“Envision a healthier planet and a cleaner future. Since 2005, we’ve made it our mission to bring you hundreds of our favorite product ideas for affordable green living so you can shop conscientiously and throw away less. Our small staff consists of moms, activists and artists, all with a love for the environment. All of our products are fair trade, stylish and functional because we want you to love green living as much as we do!”
Café Britt
“This excellent high-mountain dark roast from Costa Rica’s Brunca region has an exceptional flavor hinting of wild flowers, a tantalizing fresh wood aroma, and an important distinction. The growers’ cooperatives that supply it are 100% Fair Trade Certified. Their wages and working conditions meet minimum standards set by Fairtrade Labeling Organizations International. As a country-of-origin roaster, Café Britt’s business model has always assured that above-market prices are paid to our farmers for their outstanding crops. This FairTrade Certification is your independent guarantee that this product has been certified in accordance with international Fairtrade Standards, it promotes earth-friendly agriculture and contributes to the security and economic self-sufficiency of small and mid-sized Costa Rican farmers.”
Numi Organic Tea
“Numi’s vision is to inspire well-being of mind, body and spirit through the simple art of tea. Numi elevates the tea experience through quality, creativity, and authenticity. We strive to have a positive impact on our global community by partnering with tea gardens committed to Organic and Fair Labor Practices. This guarantees that workers receive fair wages and safe working conditions for an improved quality of life. We also work with local organizations that employ adults with disabilities, turning disabilities into possibilities. Conscientious of the impact of our actions, we aspire to be environmentally responsible and globally sustainable by using recyclable and biodegradable packaging and sustainable bamboo in our merchandising.”
