Gifts for Friends

• 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.

Why post-it when you can com-post-it with our note cards? Each box contains ~80 sheets of fine writing poo paper and is embellished with a handcrafted design. These stationery sets make great teacher and office gifts.

• Handmade in Sri Lanka
• Dimensions: 4.5 in. X 3.8 in. X 1.8 in (box). Note cards 3.5 in X 3.1 in.
• Materials: acid-free, linen-like, papyrus-type paper (mixture of sanitized elephant dung and post consumer paper.)

Your purchase of this "Pachyderm Paper" item helps support efforts to save the Sri Lankan elephant while providing local, Fair Trade artisans with sustainable jobs.

• Handmade in Sri Lanka
• Dimensions: 4.5 in. X 3.8 in. X 1.8 in (box). Note cards 3.5 in X 3.1 in.
• Materials: acid-free, linen-like, papyrus-type paper (mixture of sanitized elephant dung and post consumer paper.)

Your purchase of this "Pachyderm Paper" item helps support efforts to save the Sri Lankan elephant while providing local, Fair Trade artisans with sustainable jobs.

This authentic Mexican pottery is crafted and hand-painted by artisans using traditional pottery techniques.  Each piece is highly textured and unique -- gorgeous, yet very functional.

• Handmade in Mexico
• Dimensions: 4  in. H, 12 oz capacity
  
• Lead-free, dishwasher and microwave safe

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.

Add some fun and whimsy to a shelf, bookcase or mantle. It also works as a paper weight and makes a great office gift! It's hand-carved of soapstone in its natural color and then dyed in rich colors. Soapstone gives an incredible smooth and heavy feel when you hold it.

• Handmade in Kenya
• Approximate dimensions: 3.75 in  H x 2 in W x 2 in. D

Soapstone is mined from great pits in the area surrounding Kiisi, Kenya. The mined soapstone is then delivered to carvers who carve sculptures from the natural stone. Once carved, the craftspeople smooth rough edges of the soapstone with sandpaper dipped in water and polish the piece to a high gloss. With every product you purchase, you are helping these artisans have employment, educational opportunities and medical care.

Ideal for the jet-setting chess-player, this unique, high-quality chess set is handcrafted from acacia wood. Specifically designed for games on the go, pegged pieces stay in place on the board with holes in each square. The set folds on hinges to create a portable box.

• Handmade in India
• Dimensions: 6.2 in. square x 0.75 in.
• Includes a bag to store all pieces inside the game board
• 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.

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.

Our “Ruff Encouragement” card is lovingly handprinted in the Philippines by women survivors of sex trafficking. The card incorporates handmade recycled papers and is printed on a traditional letterpress. Blank inside; envelope included.

DIMENSIONS: 4.5 IN x 5.75 IN
MATERIALS: HANDMADE RECYCLED PAPERS

Use it as a business card holder or a small wallet! A great size if you want to tuck away when you travel light. Expect slight color variance from photos shown.

• Handmade in Cambodia
• Dimensions: 4 in. W x 3 in. H x  0.75 in. D
  
• Snap closure, multiple pockets inside
  
• Inside lining and gusset color is navy
  

"Designed to Carry a cause", the purchase of this wallet supports the fight against human trafficking. With every product you purchase, you are also helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Cambodia.

This wallet is not only socially conscious, but environmentally friendly to boot! Made from recycled Thai cement bags. Perfect as a business card holder or small wallet. NOTE: print placement inside varies.

• Handmade in Cambodia
• Dimensions: 4 in. W x 3 in. H x  0.75 in. D
  
• Snap closure, multiple pockets inside

"Designed to Carry a cause", the purchase of this recycled wallet supports the fight against human trafficking. With every product you purchase, you are also helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Cambodia.

Add a splash of color with this unique accent stem butterfly! It features a wire wrapped in lush green thread, crowned with a beautifully felted orange monarch butterfly. Its vibrant colors and delicate wings make it the perfect fluttering addition to any of our felt bouquets.

• Handmade in Nepal
• Materials: felted wool, azo-free dyes, Eco-friendly and non-toxic
  
• Dimensions: 17 in. tall x 3 in. wide (bendable wire stem)
  
• Hand-dyed, hand-cut and hand-stitched felt

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

• Handmade in Sri Lanka
• Dimensions: 4.5 in. X 3.8 in. X 1.8 in (box). Note cards 3.5 in X 3.1 in.
• Materials: acid-free, linen-like, papyrus-type paper (mixture of sanitized elephant dung and post consumer paper.)

Your purchase of this "Pachyderm Paper" item helps support efforts to save the Sri Lankan elephant while providing local, Fair Trade artisans with sustainable jobs.

Use it as a business card holder or a small wallet! A great size if you want to tuck away when you travel light.

• Handmade in Cambodia
• Dimensions: 4 in. W x 3 in. H x  0.75 in. D
  
• Snap closure, multiple pockets inside
  
• Inside lining and gusset color is navy
  

"Designed to Carry a cause", the purchase of this wallet supports the fight against human trafficking. With every product you purchase, you are also helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Cambodia.

Scent any room and create a soothing atmosphere with incense. Using traditional techniques and all-natural, vegan ingredients, each stick can burn up to 60 minutes. Hand-wrapped in environmentally-friendly Lokta paper sleeve.

• Handmade in Nepal
  
• Dimensions: sleeve is 9 in. x 2 in.
  

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

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

• 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.

• Made in India
• Brass, glass, white sand
• Dimensions: 3.9 in. H x 1.75 in. D

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

They small hearts are hand carved out of olive wood and then sanded for a smooth finish. Expect slight variations. Sold individually

• Handmade in Bethlehem, West Bank
• Materials: natural olive wood
• Average dimensions: 1.75 in. x 1.75 in. x 0.75 in.

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

Use it as a business card holder or a small wallet! A great size if you want to tuck away when you travel light.

• Handmade in Cambodia
• Dimensions: 4 in. W x 3 in. H x  0.75 in. D
  
• Snap closure, multiple pockets inside
  
• Inside lining and gusset color is navy
  

"Designed to Carry a cause", the purchase of this wallet supports the fight against human trafficking. With every product you purchase, you are also helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisans in Cambodia.

Recycled glass is transformed into little works of art. Illuminate the dark corners in your home with this hand-painted fused glass nightlight that features a beautiful Monarch butterfly hovering over California poppies.

• Handmade in Ecuador
• Materials: recycled window panes, fused glass
• Dimensions: 4 in. T x 3.5 in. W
  
• Includes white toggle switch component and C7 110-volt (4 watt) clear light bulb
• WARNING: not a toy; contains glass and electrical components
• Night light comes in a box, ready to gift.

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

This frame is the perfect gift for someone who loves arts and crafts. It features a white rub finish giving it a shabby chic, antiqued or weathered effect for a coastal or farmhouse backdrop. It comes with a white mat ideal for our 6"x6" quilled greeting cards! It can be placed on a table and/or hung on a wall.

• Handmade in India
• Materials: mango wood*, glass, iron
• Dimensions: overall 8-inch square, photo/card opening 5.9" x 5.9"
  
• Two-way easel back, metal swivel tags, metal d-rings for hanging

*This product is made with farmed mango wood that comes exclusively from managed plantations. As mango trees age, they stop bearing fruit altogether and only then are harvested for their wood. Before reaching this stage, however, new trees are always planted; thus continuing a sustainable cycle ensuring no harm to the natural environment.

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

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)

• Handmade in Nepal
• Materials: terracotta, glaze; saj wood (chopsticks)
• Dimensions: 6.5 in. D x 3 in. H; chopsticks are 9 inches long
  
• Dishwasher and microwave safe; handwash chopsticks

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.

Spread good vibes with this reusable gift tote bag! It is water-resistant and a convenient carryall for everyday needs from snack bags to gifts, plus you'll love the sturdy handles and printed rainbow on one side.

• Handmade in Bangladesh
• Materials: eco-friendly, locally sourced jute, cotton
• Dimensions: 12 in. H x 10 in. W x 6 in. D
• Hand wash, air dry, enjoy

With every product you purchase, you CORR Jute Works to empower women in Bangladesh through handicraft production. These female artisans, many of whom previously did not have access to a formal education, receive job training and develop leadership skills. This enterprise follows fair trade principles including gender equity, living wages and respect for the environment.

This cute mushroom box is perfect for a keepsake or small jewelry. Available with orange cap (smaller) and navy cap (larger). The carved stalk is natural stone with a cap featuring etched dots. It's just adorable! Expect slight variations as kisii stone naturally varies in color from white to pinkish brown.

• Handmade in Kenya
• Average dimensions: orange (3 in. H x 1.75 D stalk & 2.25 in. D cap); navy (3.75 in. H x 2 in. D stalk & 2.75 in. D cap)
  
• Decorative use only; not intended for food or water use.

Soapstone is mined from great pits in the area surrounding Kiisi, Kenya. The mined soapstone is then delivered to carvers who carve sculptures from the natural stone. Once carved, the craftspeople smooth rough edges of the soapstone with sandpaper dipped in water and polish the piece to a high gloss. With every product you purchase, you are helping these artisans have employment, educational opportunities and medical care.

Catrina is a staple symbol of Día de Los Muertos, known as the Elegant Skull. She is hand painted in assorted, intricate floral designs capturing her traditional beauty. Since designs vary, feel free to Email us if you'd like to see a photo with a few options before shipping.

• Handmade in Guatemala
• Materials: ceramic, lead-free paint
• Dimensions: 3.5 in. H x 3 in. D; holds 10.5 fl oz.
• Microwave and dishwasher safe; hand wash is preferred.

Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly. With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisan women in Guatemala.

This antiqued and oxidized brass Compass & Calendar will be a wonderful addition to any work space. It features a compass on one side and 40‒year calendar (starting in 2021) on the opposite side. Three posts/feet are positioned to keep the compass/calendar elevated from table surface. Set them off on the right foot for the next few decades with this compass and calendar combo.

• Made in India
  
• Materials: brass, glass
  
• Dimensions: 3.5 in. D x 1.25 in. H (height of posts/feet)
  

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.

What a lovely sight of a Cardinal perched on a dogwood branch. This unique catchall dish is handcrafted from recycled glass and then colors and shapes come to life with fusion. Perfect for jewelry or change. We also have a nightlight with this design.

• Handmade in Ecuador
• Materials: recycled glass
  
• Dimensions: 3.75 in. square X 0.6 in. H
  

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

Scent any room and create a soothing atmosphere with incense. Using traditional techniques and all-natural, vegan ingredients, each stick can burn up to 60 minutes. Hand-wrapped in environmentally-friendly Lokta paper sleeve.

• Handmade in Nepal
  
• Dimensions: sleeve is 9 in. x 2 in.
  

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

The dual use of SoyLites candles is one of the most sought after qualities: a) they burn beautifully and are environmentally friendly, and b) the warm oil that forms around the wick when burning is rich in Vitamin E and lecithin and is an amazing moisturizing and nourishing treatment for all skin conditions. Perfect for use in the home, office, bathroom or as a unique gift.

• Hand poured in South Africa
  
• Materials: 100% pure and biodegradable GM-free soybean oil with botanical essential oil blend. No chemicals, no artificial preservatives, no petroleum derivatives.
• Dimensions: 75ml, 2.8 in. H x 2 in. D
• Burn time: 18 hours
• Scents include: Serenity is organic lavender and chamomile (great for healing, relaxation & calming benefits. Recommended for psoriasis and eczema); Rejuvenation is lemongrass, lavender and lime (refreshing and enlivening blend inducing clear and creative thoughts); Tranquility is sandalwood, frankincense, orange and geranium (soothing and calming for the nervous system. Brings mental clarity.)

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

Capture every thought, idea, joke, whimsical musings or profound reflections in this beautiful journal. The cover is crafted from sustainably sourced leather and features a lovely floral motif embossed on the front and back, and brass closure. See more embossed leather journals here!

• Handmade in India
• Materials: cruelty-free leather, upcycled cotton paper, brass
• Dimensions: 5 in. x 7 in.
• Journal has 90 unlined sheets (180 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.