It's not always easy to find the right birthday gifts for those you love and care about—so we made it super easy for you. This collection has remarkable handmade products by fair trade makers. We've hand-picked our tried and true gifts that show them you love them, appreciate them and really get them.
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Amiya Lightweight Wool Shawl
This stunning lightweight shawls is made with100% wool and showcases the fine woolen weaves of Northern India. Featuring a vibrant navy abstract print, this exquisite shawl is ultra soft, lightweight and luxurious, and can be worn in a variety of ways, at home, office, a concert, or a party.
With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in India.
Striped Handwoven Bamboo Viscose Scarf - Plum & Emerald
You'll love the feel and texture of this super soft scarf. A great scarf or a shawl for a night out or any occasion. Finished with fine twisted, knotted multicolor fringe ends.
In 2020 UNESCO included handweaving in Upper Egypt on the list of intangible cultural heritage sites in need of urgent safeguarding. With every product you purchase, you are supporting artisans to achieve a sustainable income and preserve a traditional craft in Egypt.
Wide Striped Handwoven Bamboo Viscose Scarf - Turquoise
You'll love the feel and texture of this super soft scarf. A great scarf or a shawl for a night out. Finished with fine twisted, knotted multicolor fringe ends.
In 2020 UNESCO included handweaving in Upper Egypt on the list of intangible cultural heritage sites in need of urgent safeguarding. With every product you purchase, you are supporting artisans to achieve a sustainable income and preserve a traditional craft in Egypt.
Striped Handwoven Bamboo Viscose Scarf - Red and Teal
You'll love the feel and texture of this super soft scarf. A great scarf or a shawl for a night out. Finished with fine twisted, knotted multicolor fringe ends.
In 2020 UNESCO included handweaving in Upper Egypt on the list of intangible cultural heritage sites in need of urgent safeguarding. With every product you purchase, you are supporting artisans to achieve a sustainable income and preserve a traditional craft in Egypt.
Aloka Cupro Cotton Scarf - Irises
This beautiful scarf is made with 100% Cupro material, a fine fabric made from the inner filaments of the cotton seed. It has the look and feel of silk, but the lightness, breathability and easy care of cotton. An ideal gift for a February birthday!
*Cupro, short for cuprammonium rayon, undergoes a meticulous process to transform cotton linter (the fluffy layer of fibers clinging to cotton seeds after ginning) into a luxurious fabric. The result is a textile that not only bears a striking resemblance to silk but also boasts unique qualities that make it an attractive choice for sustainable fashion enthusiasts, often hailed as the "vegan silk".
With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in India.
Aloka Cupro Cotton Scarf - Red Poppies
This gorgeous scarf is made with 100% Cupro material, a fine fabric made from the inner filaments of the cotton seed. It has the look and feel of silk, but the lightness, breathability and easy care of cotton.
*Cupro, short for cuprammonium rayon, undergoes a meticulous process to transform cotton linter (the fluffy layer of fibers clinging to cotton seeds after ginning) into a luxurious fabric. The result is a textile that not only bears a striking resemblance to silk but also boasts unique qualities that make it an attractive choice for sustainable fashion enthusiasts, often hailed as the "vegan silk".
With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in India.
Small Diffuser Gift Set 3.4oz - African Denim
Whether you want a scent that stays year-round or prefer it to change with the seasons, this diffuser gift set will infuse your favorite scent throughout your home.
Our maker, Heritage Home Fragrances is a 100% female owned company, the Heritage home fragrance collection is a celebration of South Africa’s diverse cultures and a chance to share the deep & meaningful history of the continent through the sense of smell. The patterns of each collection represent the symbols and traditions for self-expression and an opportunity to understand and celebrate their colorful heritage as well as advocate for social harmony. The artisans at Heritage pride themselves in having strong roots in the local communities. The products are made of the finest materials with a focus on quality, care, and the creation of unique products. An environmentally and socially responsible company, Heritage recognizes that simply telling the story is not enough. They have a mission to be a force for positive change!
With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in South Africa.
Small Diffuser Gift Set 3.4oz - Maluti Spiral
This Maluti Spiral diffuser is a tribute to the people of Lesotho and inspired by the traditional tribal blanket customarily worn as a badge of the brave. The blanket pattern was that of the beautiful Spiral Aloe found 2000 meters above sea level in the renowned Basotho Mountain Kingdom.
Our maker, Heritage Home Fragrances is a 100% female owned company, the Heritage home fragrance collection is a celebration of South Africa’s diverse cultures and a chance to share the deep & meaningful history of the continent through the sense of smell. The patterns of each collection represent the symbols and traditions for self-expression and an opportunity to understand and celebrate their colorful heritage as well as advocate for social harmony. The artisans at Heritage pride themselves in having strong roots in the local communities. The products are made of the finest materials with a focus on quality, care, and the creation of unique products. An environmentally and socially responsible company, Heritage recognizes that simply telling the story is not enough. They have a mission to be a force for positive change!
With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in South Africa.
Small Diffuser Gift Set 3.4oz - Painted Tradition
Whether you want a scent that stays year-round or prefer it to change with the seasons, this diffuser gift set will infuse your favorite scent throughout your home.
Our maker, Heritage Home Fragrances is a 100% female owned company, the Heritage home fragrance collection is a celebration of South Africa’s diverse cultures and a chance to share the deep & meaningful history of the continent through the sense of smell. The patterns of each collection represent the symbols and traditions for self-expression and an opportunity to understand and celebrate their colorful heritage as well as advocate for social harmony. The artisans at Heritage pride themselves in having strong roots in the local communities. The products are made of the finest materials with a focus on quality, care, and the creation of unique products. An environmentally and socially responsible company, Heritage recognizes that simply telling the story is not enough. They have a mission to be a force for positive change!
With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in South Africa.
Small Diffuser Gift Set 3.4oz - Unity Basket
Unity Basket is a tribute to the skilled Zulu artists that create unique woven baskets traditionally gifted at weddings from bride to groom. The elaborate and intricate basket pattern symbolizes a new union and represents the wealth and power of a family.
Our maker, Heritage Home Fragrances is a 100% female owned company, the Heritage home fragrance collection is a celebration of South Africa’s diverse cultures and a chance to share the deep & meaningful history of the continent through the sense of smell. The patterns of each collection represent the symbols and traditions for self-expression and an opportunity to understand and celebrate their colorful heritage as well as advocate for social harmony. The artisans at Heritage pride themselves in having strong roots in the local communities. The products are made of the finest materials with a focus on quality, care, and the creation of unique products. An environmentally and socially responsible company, Heritage recognizes that simply telling the story is not enough. They have a mission to be a force for positive change!
With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in South Africa.
Round Blown Glass Reed Diffuser
You'll marvel at the delicate floral designs carved on the surface of this blown glass reed diffuser! An ideal accent piece to bring your favorite fragrance into any room. Ideal for meditating and practicing yoga. The vessel comes with 3 reeds
With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Old Cairo, Egypt.
Phoenician Glass Candle Holder - Small
This candle holder is ready to gleam like a campfire in desert night. Recycled bottles are smashed into pieces and melted in high temperature ovens. In Phoenician glass blowing, artisans add substances to the molten glass, creating a range of colors within each piece. Working with this process takes an especially skilled hand, and is reserved for the true masters of the art. Each piece has its own unique blend of color and pattern. Email us if you'd like to see a photo with options before we ship.
Phoenician Glass Candle Holder - Large
This candle holder is ready to gleam like a campfire in desert night. Recycled bottles are smashed into pieces and melted in high temperature ovens. In Phoenician glass blowing, artisans add substances to the molten glass, creating a range of colors within each piece. Working with this process takes an especially skilled hand, and is reserved for the true masters of the art. Each piece has its own unique blend of color and pattern. Email us if you'd like to see a photo with options before we ship.
With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in the West Bank city of Hebron.
Eyeglass Holder Stand - Hoodwink Owl
This owl is charming and functional too, by offering the perfect spot to store your eyeglasses when not on you. We think you will never misplace your glasses again! Wood grain varies. Shop other eyeglass holders
With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in India.
Eyeglass Holder Stand - Peacock
We think you will never misplace your glasses again! Simply set over this friendly little peacock's eyes and secure in notch. Check out other eyeglass holders
With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in India.
Eyeglass Holder Stand - Kitty Cat
This kitty cat is functional and just purr-fect! It sits by your side, eliminating those frantic, blurry-eyed searches for your specs. We think you will never misplace your glasses again! Wood grain varies. Shop other eyeglass holders
With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in India.
Eyeglass Holder Stand - Mr. Mustache
We think you will never misplace your glasses again! Safely hold your eyeglasses in this unique spectacle stand. Hand-carved from Sheesham wood, the stand is nicely polished, making for a delightful, decorative piece for a desk or table. Shop more eyeglass holders
With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in India.
Eyeglass Holder Stand - Elephant
This lucky elephant is not only charming, but functional, too, by offering the perfect spot to store your eyeglasses when not being worn. We think you will never misplace your glasses again! Wood grain varies. Check out other eyeglass holders
With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in India.
Eyeglass Holder Stand - Rapa Nui
We think you will never misplace your glasses again! Simply set them atop its convenient cradle. Hand-carved from sustainably harvested Indian rosewood and beautifully polished to resemble the iconic Easter Island's Moai statues. Check out other eyeglass holders
With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in India.
Bifold Saddle Brown Leather Wallet
This practical, durable, and beautiful leather wallet is made to last! The removable card holder makes it two wallets in one!
With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Nicaragua.
Classic Leather Bifold Wallet
Genuine leather wallet with a fold out photo ID window and eleven interior credit card slots.
Minimalist Leather Card Wallet - Saddle Brown
This practical, durable, and beautiful leather compact wallet is made to last!
With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Nicaragua.
Night Light - St. Louis Statue at Forest Park
EXCLUSIVELY OURS! Recycled glass is transformed into little works of art. Illuminate the dark corners in your home with hand-painted fused glass nightlights.
With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisan women in Ecuador.
Night Light - St. Louis City Flag
EXCLUSIVELY OURS! Recycled glass is transformed into little works of art. Illuminate the dark corners in your home with hand-painted fused glass nightlights.
With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisan women in Ecuador.
Mr. Ellie Pooh Large Notebook Journal St. Louis City Flag
EXCLUSIVELY OURS! This wire-bound unlined notebook is perfect for a student, artist, the environmentally conscious and anyone who calls St. Louis home! Mr. Ellie Pooh's elephant dung paper journals have a unique texture with artful designs. Each book has about 50 blank sheets.
Beaded Frida Kahlo Cameo Statement Earrings
Celebrate art, strength, and individuality with these hand-beaded Frida Kahlo cameo earrings. Intricately crafted with vibrant beads surrounding a detailed Frida portrait. Honor creativity and culture with these statement earrings. Lightweight, yet eye-catching, they add a pop of color and meaning to any outfit.
With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisan women in Guatemala
Multicolor Happy Birthday Felt Pennant Banner
This banner will be a great addition to your home! It is a great, zero waste solution to the typical party decor. Re-use this banner year after year, for everybody’s special day and avoid decorations that are used once then thrown away. You can even remove the pennants to create shorter banners! You will love the color vibrancy and the felt ball detail. Colors will vary and they are all equally beautiful!
With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Nepal.
Pure Beeswax Birthday Taper Candles (12 pcs)
Celebrate every special day with a dozen of our hand dipped 100% Beeswax Birthday Candles. All-natural celebration at its best! They are the safest option for placing on your birthday cake because they are made with absolutely no synthetic materials and pure beeswax.
Why Choose Pure Beeswax Candles? Eco-friendly & Sustainable: Made from ethically sourced beeswax. Clean-burning: Non-toxic, soot-free, and naturally air-purifying. Long-lasting: High melting point extends burn time. The dedicated team at Big Dipper Wax Works takes great pride in not only their craft, but in knowing that the fruits of their labor bring natural light into homes across the world.
Upcycled Sari and Denim Apron
This gorgeous apron features upcycled cotton sari and sturdy upcycled cotton denim, all hand stitched with kantha embroidery. Perfect for baking, grilling, crafting & more! Two pockets on front of apron. Please note colors and patterns will vary. Email us if you'd like to see a photo with options before shipping. Kid's size also available
With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to women artisans in Bangladesh.
Dog Chefs Apron
This adorable apron features dogs with chef hats, bones, paw prints and kitchen utensils. Our apron and its "companions", the tea towel and oven mitt, make perfect gifts for dog parents. Adjustable tie and a large center pocket for your phone and utensils.
Bowl of Berries Ceramic Colander
Go from sink to table with this delightful blue and white ceramic colander bowl. Rinse your blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, cherries, and serve them in it (the plate comes in handy here!) Expect slight color variations as this is a handcrafted item.
Sana Hastakala, which means "small handicraft" in Nepali, is a nongovernmental, nonprofit export organization based in Kathmandu. Sana Hastakala works to preserve the rich artistic skill and traditions of Nepali artisans, and provides additional training and marketing assistance to artisans. 80% of the artisans are women; most artisans are uneducated.
With every product you purchase, you are helping improve economic and social conditions to artisans in Nepal.
Sitting Yoga Zebra Bowl
Sitting in a meditation pose, this unique bowl is the perfect place to put jewelry or to serve snacks. Each is hand-carved and painted from sustainably harvested jacaranda wood.
Chopsticks and Terracotta Bowl Set
Make every day, every meal a little more special with this textured bowl. The chopsticks are made in natural saj wood, Indian Laurel, that rest beautifully in the detailed notches along the bowl's brim. Hand thrown using traditional ceramic techniques. Find the Terracotta Mug here (sold separately)
Sana Hastakala, which means "small handicraft" in Nepali, is a nongovernmental, nonprofit export organization based in Kathmandu. Sana Hastakala works to preserve the rich artistic skill and traditions of Nepali artisans, and provides additional training and marketing assistance to artisans. 80% of the artisans are women; most artisans are uneducated.
With every product you purchase, you are helping improve economic and social conditions to artisans in Nepal.
Butterfly Chiffon Scarf
This breezy and beautiful scarf features a delightful butterfly pattern on a pale blue background. The blue and peach flowers and vibrant orange and blue butterflies will add a pop of color to any outfit.
With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in India.
Hummingbird Chiffon Scarf
Bright hummingbirds grace this lightweight chiffon scarf.
Peacock Print Lightweight Scarf
Celebrate your colorful spirit with this lightweight peacock design scarf. Its size allows you to wear it as a sarong as well.
Fleur de Lis Cotton Scarf - White
Wrap yourself in this light weight cotton scarf featuring gorgeous, hand-block printed Fleur de Lis in black and gold colors on white fabric. Also available in black
With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in India.
Give Hope Beaded Bracelet
Elevate your stack or find the perfect gift with this luxurious 18K gold-plated ball bracelet, featuring a mother-of-pearl "Give Hope" heart pendant.
Your purchase restores hope to exploited women in SE Asia. Starfish Project provides life-changing opportunities through their Holistic Care Programs and their social enterprise where women create beautiful jewelry and become managers, accountants, graphic designers, and photographers. Through these programs, they provide vocational training, healthcare, shelter, counseling, and education grants for the women and their children. Starfish Project has employed over 130 women and has served thousands through their Community Outreach Services.
Free to Love Pouch - Coffee Lover
Love coffee and want to support critical anti-trafficking initiatives? This adorable pouch does that. You'll like the coffee cups and mugs design and you'll love to know it was ethically made by survivors of exploitation and at-risk individuals. 10% of the profits from your purchase will be donated to fight human trafficking and support survivors as they pursue their dream jobs.
The Tote Project products are ethically made by survivors of exploitation and women who are at-risk. Your purchase supports efforts free of human trafficking and free of child labor. Labor trafficking victims are frequently found in factories, but your purchase creates demand for slave-free manufacturing our business to factory partners that follow fair trade principles.
Thank you for helping us provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisan women in India.
Free to Learn Pouch - Book Lover
Love books & reading and want to support critical anti-trafficking initiatives? This adorable pouch does that. You'll like the multiple shelves of books design and you'll love to know it was ethically made by survivors of exploitation and at-risk individuals. 10% of the profits from your purchase will be donated to fight human trafficking and support survivors as they pursue their dream jobs.
The Tote Project products are ethically made by survivors of exploitation and women who are at-risk. Your purchase supports efforts free of human trafficking and free of child labor. Labor trafficking victims are frequently found in factories, but your purchase creates demand for slave-free manufacturing our business to factory partners that follow fair trade principles.
Thank you for helping us provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisan women in India.
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