Gifts for Friends

Nothing ruins a game of chess faster than a missing piece. Keep yours safe in this cleverly constructed chess set. The board has brass hinges and closures and converts to shallow box, lined with green velvet where all pieces fit perfectly. Plus, the chess board and chess pieces are magnetic! FREE SHIPPING (U.S. Domestic)

• Handcrafted in India
• Materials: sustainably harvested acacia wood and haldu* wood, brass
• Dimensions: 10 in. X 10 in. X 1 in. (fully open board); pieces are 0.75-1.75 in. H
• WARNING:  CHOKING HAZARD - SMALL PARTS 
• Not recommended for children under 5 years old

Our fair trade partner, Noah's Ark, has helped makers develop innovative designs, incorporate alternative materials and find new markets for their work. With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in India.

*Haldu is a large tree of deciduous forests in South and Southeast Asia. Botanical species: Haldina cordifolia. Botanical family : Rubiaceae [Coffee or Gardenia]

Surprise family, friends, co-workers or that someone special with great coffee and delicious chocolate today, or anytime. Every product supports small scale farmers & artisans. Email us if you wish to substitute any chocolate bars. FREE SHIPPING (US domestic)

What's included:

• Twin Engine Classic Espresso Whole bean Coffee 14oz Bag
• Equal Exchange Sister's Blend Ground 1lb bag
• One Equal Exchange Dark Chocolate Almond & Sea Salt (100g) bar and one Milk Chocolate (80g) bar
  
• Our EXCLUSIVE Missouri Ceramic Mug
• Kaisa Grass Square Basket.

NOTE: we will be happy to grind the Espresso coffee if you wish, just let us know.

A great gift set anyone would appreciate. Warm tea with sweet raw honey has had dreaming of nights by the fire with a good book! Let us know if you wish to substitute either of the tea options. FREE SHIPPING (US domestic)

The ready-to-gift set includes:

• Herbal Peppermint Detox Loose Tea Tin
• Organic Black Tea Box (20 bags)
• Pure Raw Honey 10oz jar
• Everyday Ceramic Mug
• Square Gift Basket (this is an awesome storage basket!)

The beautiful colors of garden flower accents are permanently preserved in clear eco-resin. This unique trinket dish features carnations, forget-me-nots, blue hydrangea and greenery from Belart's Mother-Daughter garden. Display a few pairs of earrings or a necklace, especially the ones that are far too pretty to sit in a drawer. Due to the handmade nature of this item, each is unique and will vary.

• Handmade in Colombia
• Materials: sustainable plant-based Eco-resin, real flowers 
  
• Dimensions: 4 in. X 3.75 in.
  
• Care: wipe gently with warm water and dry with a soft cloth. Resin pieces are fragile like ceramics and can break if they fall onto a hard surface. Please keep away from extreme temperatures.

With every product you purchase, you are helping Fair Trade artisan communities in Colombia provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to their families.

"I used to be a bottle." Give, share and toast with these unique glasses, while creating a positive impact on the planet. Each glass can hold 15 oz (450 ml) and the set of four comes in a box. 

• Made in Guatemala
• Materials: reclaimed and upcycled glass bottles
• Dimensions: 5.5 in. H x 2.9 in. diameter at top
• Dishwasher safe
  

Each hand-cast botanical pendant features a birthday month flower, symbolized by the use of petals from a such flower. A couple of inspiring attributes are assigned to each month. Due to the handmade nature of this item and uniqueness of flowers, expect variations in color or size of petals or accents.

• Made in Colombia
• Materials: sustainable plant-based Eco-resin, real flowers, 14k gold plated bronze chain
  
• Dimensions: pendant is 0.9 in. D; chain is 18 in. hanging length, plus 2-inch extender 
  

January: Red Carnation, symbolized by Red Limonium flower accents. Pure Love & Hope

February: Purple Primrose. Faithfulness & Resilience

March: White Jonquil Elderberry. Prosperity & Friendship

April: Yellow Daisy. Cheerfulness & Elegance

May: White Hawthorn Cicuta. Hope & Happiness

June: Rose. Love & Honor

July:  Blue Larkspur. Grace & Positivity

August: Yellow Corn Poppy. Strength & Determination

September: Blue Forget Me Not. True Love & Remembrance

October: "Pink-A-Boo" Camellia (Cosmos). Creativity & Passion

November: Magenta Chrysanthemum. Balance & Joy

December: "Holly and the Joy" Ivy, featuring Weavers Bloom Red. Victory & Protection

With every product you purchase, you are helping Fair Trade artisan communities in Colombia provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to their families.

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.

• Handmade in West Bank
  
• Dimensions: 4 in. H x 3 in. diameter (base is 3.25 in.)
• Small bag of sand and tealight candle included

A great gift set anyone would appreciate, especially something for a hostess or a house warming gift. This $56 value is yours for $49! The price is $39 if you don't need the basket.

The ready-to-gift set includes:

• La Cay Vine Ceramic Dipping Bowl (Vietnam)
• La Cay Vine Oil or Vinegar Cruet (Vietnam)
• Oak-Smoked Olive Oil (250ml bottle, South Africa)
• Square Gift Basket (this is an awesome storage basket!)

The little bowl that could! Fired at elevated temperatures in traditional ceramic ovens. The unique "feather" designs were inspired by native birds and traditional Guatemalan art such as the Chilmolera. The perfect size to hold in one hand and so, so versatile! Expect slight variations as this is a handcrafted item.

• Handmade in Nepal
• Materials: ceramic
• Dimensions: 5 in. D x 2 in. H
  
• Glazed with lead-free paint
• Dishwasher and microwave safe
• Also available in Solids

This unique bowl is finely handcrafted in San Antonio de Palopó, just outside Antigua, by artisans that were trained by renowned ceramicist Ken Edwards. MAYU takes on a contemporary and modern look using traditional techniques.

With every product you purchase, you are helping improve economic and social conditions to artisans in Guatemala.

The little bowl that could! Fired at elevated temperatures in traditional ceramic ovens. The unique "feather" designs were inspired by native birds and traditional Guatemalan art such as the Chilmolera. The perfect size to hold in one hand and so, so versatile! Expect slight variations as this is a handcrafted item.

• Handmade in Nepal
• Materials: ceramic
• Dimensions: 5 in. D x 2 in. H
  
• Glazed with lead-free paint
• Dishwasher and microwave safe
• Also available in Painted Patterns

This unique bowl is finely handcrafted in San Antonio de Palopó, just outside Antigua, by artisans that were trained by renowned ceramicist Ken Edwards. MAYU takes on a contemporary and modern look using traditional techniques.

With every product you purchase, you are helping improve economic and social conditions to artisans in Guatemala.

Give the cyclist in your life these unique bookends of hand-painted iron.

• Handmade in India
• Dimensions: 7 in. height x 4 in. width x 2.5 in. depth

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in India.

EXCLUSIVELY OURS! The perfect gift for those who love our lovely city! This sustainably sourced leather journal features the iconic St. Louis City flag with the Fleur de Lis prominently highlighted in black and embossed on the front.

• Handmade in India
• Dimensions: 6 in. x 8 in.
• Journal has 90 blank pages of tree-free* cotton paper.
  

*Tree-free papers are made from recovered cotton that comes from textile industry waste by-products. Cotton fibers are naturally whiter, brighter and more durable and permanent than wood fibers. The beauty of cotton is that it contains very little lignin (the compound that makes tree trunks sturdy) and is alpha-cellulose. This means it requires very little bleaching.

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in India.

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. Check out other eyeglass holders

• Handmade in India
• Materials: hand-carved from sustainably harvested Indian rosewood
  
• Dimensions: 4.5 in. H x 2.25 in. L x 3 in. W
  

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in India.

Each fragrance blend is selected by hand in consultation with an Oregon-based aromatherapist to inspire states of calm, bliss or harmony. Great for the bathroom, bedroom or any place where you want to create an uplifting mood. Burn time is about 45 hours. Sold individually

• Fragrances: made with pure essential oils, see scent descriptions below
• Wax & Wick: all-natural soy and coconut waxes with a pure cotton wick
• Vessel: recyclable glass and white metal lid, 2.75 in. X 3.7 in.
  

Calm: a soothing blend of French lavender and petitgrain essential oils to create serenity

Bliss: a bright combination of bergamot and lemongrass essential oils for an uplifting mood

Harmony: a relaxing blend of orange, rose, clementine and lavender essential oils with properties that elicit peaceful feelings

Designed for Good  - each candle is individually poured by a woman artisan who is a former refugee building a new life for herself and her family in the United States. As a social enterprise that prioritizes positive impact over all else, everything Prosperity Candles does helps create opportunities for women artisans to thrive. They believe that equal opportunity for women and girls everywhere creates a brighter future for all.

This elegant, hand-carved white marble incense holder features an inlaid with brass boho design of the moon phases and two holes on each end for incense sticks. Add it to a home altar or create a peaceful sanctuary in your home or in an outdoor space.

• Handmade in India
• Materials: marble, brass
• Dimensions: 9 in. L x 2 in. W x 0.5 in. H
  
• Expect some veining in marble

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in India.

EXCLUSIVELY OURS! You will not find this treasure anywhere else! Eco-friendly and food safe. Make it your table centerpiece for fruit, bread or simply use it as a display piece. A perfect gift for the hard-to-shop-for loved ones in your life. This Bike Chain ST LOUIS Hook display is also exclusively ours!

• Handmade in India
• Dimensions: 11 in. diameter x 2 in. high

Inspired by the beauty of the Pioneer Valley in western Massachusetts, these candles capture a piece of the surroundings of this beautiful part of the U.S. You can now bring the outdoors to your happy place at home. Burn time is about 40 hours. Sold individually

• Fragrances: made with pure essential oils, see scent descriptions below.
• Wax & Wick: premium soy + coconut wax candle with wood wick,  made with all-natural FSC Certified U.S. wood.
• Vessel: recyclable glass and metal lid, 2.75 in. X 3.7 in.
  

Tobacco Barn: Influenced by the weather-worn tobacco barns that dot the landscape, this candle harks back to a time when tobacco leaf was one of the region's most abundant crops. The scent is a sophisticated blend of rich tobacco leaves and aged cedar with notes of amber and leather, and a touch of musk, spice and pimento berry essential oils... a great scent for both women and men.

Woodland Walk: White cedar and oak are balanced with juniper berry, a hint of clove, and gentle lavender from a nearby meadow. This candle captures walks when exploring the woods in the hills of western Massachusetts.

Designed for Good  - each candle is individually poured by a woman artisan who is a former refugee, building a new life for herself and her family in the United States. As a social enterprise that prioritizes positive impact over all else, everything Prosperity Candles does helps create opportunities for women artisans to thrive. They believe that equal opportunity for women and girls everywhere creates a brighter future for all.

• Handmade in India
• Dimensions: 4.25 in. X 5.75 in. X 1.2 in
• CAUTION: wood becomes hot after tealight is lit; please take care when moving and keep out of reach of children. Do not leave burning candles unattended.

Finally! An extra tall mug that can hold quite a bit of coffee, which you'll need if you're spending your day chasing after a perpetually curious kitty. NOTE: this is speckled ceramic throughout that adds charm. See more gifts for cat parents here

• Handmade in Vietnam
  
• Dimensions: 3.6 in. D (at top) x 6 in. H
• Microwave, and dishwasher safe
• Can hold 16 fluid ounces

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Vietnam.

Our Rosé All Day Roll-On® bracelets are the perfect set for a girls day. The beautiful pinks, gold, and white tie together to represent the memories of popping a bottle of Rosé and spending the day with your favorite people. The perfect addition to any celebratory outfit.

• Handmade in Nepal
• Materials: high quality glass beads, hand-dyed cotton thread
• One size fits all, it rolls-on to any size wrist!

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisan women in Nepal.

Celebrate the BFF bond with these coordinating Roll-On® Bracelets, one for YOU and one for YOUR BFF.

• Handmade in Nepal
• Materials: glass beads sourced from Czech Republic and Japan
• One size fits all, it rolls-on to any size wrist!

Celebrate the BFF bond with these coordinating Roll-On® Bracelets, one for YOU and one for YOUR BFF.

• Handmade in Nepal
• Materials: glass beads sourced from Czech Republic and Japan
• One size fits all, it rolls-on to any size wrist!

This compact size wallet can accommodate business, credit cards or small amounts of cash. Equipped with a handy key-ring to either hook onto a set of keys, inside a larger bag or with a carabiner onto a belt loop. You'll love the embossed moon phases design. Check out the berry version.

• Handmade in India
• Materials: leather*, brass
• Dimensions: 4.5 in. X 3.25 in. (key ring is 1 inch in diameter)

*Matr Boomie sources sustainable leather from a vegetarian region in India where cows are sacred. When animals die of natural causes, artisans use vegetable tanning methods instead of toxic chemicals.

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in India.

This compact size wallet can accommodate business, credit cards or small amounts of cash. Equipped with a handy key-ring to either hook onto a set of keys, inside a larger bag or with a carabiner onto a belt loop. You'll love the embossed crescent moon and tiny stars design. Check out the green version.

• Handmade in India
• Materials: leather*, brass
• Dimensions: 4.5 in. X 3.25 in. (key ring is 1 inch in diameter)

*Matr Boomie sources sustainable leather from a vegetarian region in India where cows are sacred. When animals die of natural causes, artisans use vegetable tanning methods instead of toxic chemicals.

With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in India.

Show that you care for our planet while inspiring to LIVE, LOVE & LAUGH with these recycled metal bowls. Safe to serve fruit, bread or simply use it as a display piece. Be sure to check out our EXCLUSIVE St. Louis bowl as well.

• Handmade in India
• Dimensions: 11 in. diameter x 3 in. high