Gifts for Animal Lovers

Six hand-carved Mahogany African animals sit around a table shaped like the African continent. Each animal and stool is a single piece of wood. The set includes one of each of the following animals: lion, cheetah, elephant, rhinoceros, giraffe, and zebra, along with a wood cup for each animal and a bottle. FREE SHIPPING (US Domestic)

• Handmade in Kenya
• Dimensions: each animal is approximately 8 inches tall
• WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

This adorable crocheted animal is made entirely by hand with natural materials and as such there will be slight variations in size, color and design in line with the unique nature of this product.

• Handmade in Bangladesh
• Materials: 100% cotton, polyester fill
• Dimensions: 11 in. H x 8 in. W x 9 in. D (with tail in back)
  
• Machine washable, tumble dried on very low setting

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

This friendly horse plush toy is the star of the show and rides proudly on a wooden toy. With delicate little stitched details, this charming crochet toddler toy features Velcro on the bottom of its feet for easy attachment to the wooden base. Perfect for hours of imaginative play and adventure for your little one. Slight shape variations make each piece truly one-of-a-kind.

• Handmade in Bangladesh
• Dimensions: overall 9 in. L x 10 in. H x 6.25 in. W. Horse is 8 in. L x 9in. H x 3.5 in. W. Wooden puller is 6.25 in. square X 1.75 in. H
  
• Materials: 100% organic cotton; polyester fill; beech wood
• Care: horse is machine washable! For best results, place it in a mesh bag and launder with cool water and non-toxic detergent. Fluff in the dryer for a few minutes and then air dry. Wooden puller can be wiped with a damp cloth.

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

Have you heard of the Magical Jungle Tree? It lives deep in the heart of Africa. Late in the evening, when the moon is full and all of the people have gone to sleep, the tree opens up, and all of the wild animals come out to play!

This fabric playhouse set comes complete with nine vibrant animals: elephant, giraffe, rhinoceros, zebra, lion, crocodile, snake, monkey, tiger. Tree features a door with two zippers and handle on top.

• Handmade in Sri Lanka
• Materials: 100% organic cotton; AZO-free and PCP-tested eco-friendly dyes; poly fill
• Dimensions: tree (5 in. diameter trunk; 8 in. foliage; 9 in. height); animals vary in size 3" to 5"
• Care: hand wash cold

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

Polar bears, narwhals, and reindeer are no strangers to chilly weather, and thankfully neither are these socks! Trips to the skating rink, hot cocoa sipping, and snowball fights are all made a little cozier when you gift this box! Each pair has an animal embroidery that signifies our support for Conservation International and their work to protect our planet's wildlife and their critical habitats. Three separate pairs of socks would be $54.00!!!

• Made in India
  
• Materials: 75% Organic Cotton, 23% Recycled Polyester, 2% Elastane
  
• Fair Trade, GOTS, and Vegan Certified
• Machine wash cold. Do not Bleach. Tumble dry Low. Do not Iron.
• Terry padding for comfort. 
• View Sizing Chart

When wildlife thrives, ecosystems thrive – rich with biodiversity, filtering air, and purifying water. Unfortunately, many animal populations are rapidly declining. Conscious Step partners with wildlife conservation organizations that work to stop poaching, preserve habitats, and curb pollution, like Conservation International. And when we protect our most iconic animals, we end up preserving whole ecosystems – not to mention humankind.

This sturdy messenger bag is handcrafted from recycled cement sacks and is perfect for school, work, and every day use. Fully lined in red 100% cotton and features an array of zippered pockets that are perfect for carrying all of your essentials.

• Handmade in Cambodia
• Dimensions: 10.5 in. X 2.5 in. X 7.5 in.; adjustable strap (up to 50 inches)
• Zip close, two outside front pockets, one zippered back pocket, inside zip pocket & cell phone pouch

This sturdy messenger bag is handcrafted from recycled cement sacks and is perfect for school, work, and every day use. Fully lined in red 100% cotton and features an array of zippered pockets that are perfect for carrying all of your essentials.

• Handmade in Cambodia
• Dimensions: 10.5 in. X 2.5 in. X 7.5 in.; adjustable strap (up to 50 inches)
• Zip close, two outside front pockets, one zippered back pocket, inside zip pocket & cell phone pouch

This adorable hand block-printed and Kantha stitched quilt features llamas and cacti. Block printing is a traditional Indian art form. Artisans stamp lengths of cotton fabric with color using hand-carved woodblocks. Prints are often done in multiple layers. The outcome is a vibrant pattern that exemplifies the culture around it.

• Handmade in India
  
• Materials: 100% cotton
  
• Dimensions: 40 in. square
  
• Blanket is tied with ribbon and comes with a small bird charm
• Machine wash cold with like colors.

Crafted from recycled cement bags, these sturdy crossbody bags are perfect for every day!  A fun shape and size they have two great outer lined pockets so all your essentials are easily accessible and a secure zip closure.

• Handmade in Cambodia
• Dimensions: 8 in. long X 10 in. high X 2.7 in. deep
• Adjustable 1-inch wide strap (can expand to up to 52 inches)
• Zip close, inside zip pocket & cell phone pouch, fully cotton lined

"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.

• Handmade in Cambodia
• Dimensions: 8 in. long X 10 in. high X 2.7 in. deep
• Adjustable 1-inch wide strap (can expand to up to 52 inches)
• Zip close, inside zip pocket & cell phone pouch, fully cotton lined

Completely reversible A-line shape. Sleeveless. Decorative band at bottom.

• Handmade in Ghana
• 100% hand batiked organic cotton
• Wash cold with like colors. Tumble dry low. No bleach. Medium iron if needed

View Sizing Chart. Each item comes with a tag explaining fair trade, and the signatures of the women who created it.

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

This set of six napkin rings is carved from African Mahogany, using simple tools, and includes one of each of the following animals: lion, cheetah, elephant, rhinoceros, giraffe, and zebra.

• Handmade in Kenya
• Dimensions: each figure measures about 3.5 in. X 2 in.

Please note that all products are handmade and may vary slightly. With every product you purchase, you are helping provide employment, educational opportunities and medical care to artisan women in Kenya.

Announcing the arrival of your green thumb is the Trumpeting Elephant Planter. The whitewashed terracotta accentuates the beautiful details. It will be a great addition to a garden, and even more stunning as a table centerpiece. Includes drainage hole in bottom.

• Handmade in Bangladesh
• Materials: whitewashed terracotta 
  
• Dimensions: 9 in. L (trunk to tail) x 8 in. H x 6 in. W (opening for a 3.5 in. diameter pot)
  
• Protect from rain/freezing temperatures to extend life of planter

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

No llama drama here, just the spitting image of style with this adorable planter. Perfect for succulents, bright‒colored annuals, indoors or out. Style on a shelf, with several by the door, or on a deck. NOTE: it features a single drainage hole. 

• Handmade in Bangladesh
• Materials: whitewashed terracotta 
  
• Dimensions: 6.75 in. L x 5.75 in. W x 9 in. H (opening for pot is 3.5 in. diameter)
  

This educational wooden snail jigsaw helps children learn their colors and to count. They'll practice number sequence as they slot each interlocking piece of the puzzle together to form the snail. Assembly stimulates mental ability, fine motor skills, problem solving and it sparks creativity and imagination.

• Handmade in Sri Lanka
• Materials: sustainable rubber wood, non-toxic paint coatings compliant with US toy safety standards.
• Dimensions: 7 in. X 6 in X 1 in.
• WARNING! not suitable for children under three years, choking hazard due to small parts

This educational wooden elephants jigsaw helps children learn their colors and to count. They'll practice number sequence as they slot each interlocking piece of the puzzle together to form the fish. Assembly stimulates mental ability, fine motor skills, problem solving and it sparks creativity and imagination.

• Handmade in Sri Lanka
• Materials: sustainable rubber wood, non-toxic paint coatings compliant with US toy safety standards.
• Dimensions: 7 in. X 6 in X 1 in.
• WARNING! not suitable for children under three years, choking hazard due to small parts

This is the must-have accessory while cooking, grilling or working on art projects. These aprons have a handy pocket in front and the vibrant, fun, prints are sure to hide your mess! We are positive you (or the lucky individual who receives it) will absolutely love this Fair Trade beauty. Get the kids version as well.

• Handmade in Ghana
• Dimensions: 24 in. wide x 31 in. long (front pocket 8 in. x 6.5 in.)
• 100% cotton, hand-printed batik (front) and backlined with recycled flour sacks.
• Neck strap, ties at waist
• Wash cold with like colors, tumble dry low, do not bleach.

Please note all handmade products may have slight variations in print design placement.

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

Not only socially conscious, but environmentally friendly to boot! Made from recycled Thai cement bags.  The perfect (and durable) wallet for everyday use. Expect slight variations in print location (especially in the interior.)

• Handmade in Cambodia
• Dimensions: 7.5 in. long x 1 in. wide x 3.5 in. high
• Snap closure, dollar bill pockets, zip change pocket, two clear ID cover, two credit card pockets

"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.

Perfect for hours of imaginative play, this delightful little llama is ready to explore a world of adventure with your little one. Featuring delicate little stitched details, this charming crocheted toy is handmade with soft cotton yarn.

• Handmade in Bangladesh
• Materials: 100% organic cotton; 100% polyester fill
• Dimensions: 9 in. L x 7 in. W
• Care: machine washable! For best results, place your Pebble toy in a mesh bag and launder with cool water and non-toxic detergent. Fluff in the dryer for a few minutes and then air dry

Made with child development in mind. Colors, textures, and shape spark tactile, auditory, and visual stimulation.

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

• Handmade in Bangladesh
• Dimensions: 13 inches (head to toe)
• Materials: 100% cotton with polyester fill
• Machine washable, tumble dried on a low setting

This sweet puzzle box offers a hidden compartment to store treasured possessions.  It is the perfect gift for Mother's Day, for birthdays and for anyone who loves animals. Why puzzle? You'll need to remove two pieces before the lid comes off.

• Handmade in India
• Materials: sustainably sourced Indian rosewood 
• Dimensions: 3.3 in. at base X 4.6 in. L x 2 in. H
  
• WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

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

Prosperity Totas are hand stitched, stuffed, beaded and strung together by women artisans in India. According to legend, the bell attached to each Bell Tota is supposed to keep away malevolent spirits and confer good luck upon a household when hung in a doorway or window. Colors will vary. These photos are for reference only. Email us if you'd like to see a photo with options before we ship.

• Handmade in India
• Materials: upcycled  cotton, beads, brass
• Dimensions: string is 35 inches long (3D elephants are approximately 5 inches)

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

The elephant is a beautiful and meaningful symbol of luck and prosperity and a sacred animal in the Hindu religion. This gorgeous soap dish captures the majestic image in hand-carved natural gorara stone. It features two-part construction for mess-free drainage! Expect variations in stone color.

• Handmade in India
  
• Dimensions: 4.5 in. L x 3.5 in. W
  
• Expect variations in stone color and veining
  

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

These hand felted dryer balls are beautifully finished with adorable holiday-themed characters. The set includes a festive cat, festive dog, and a winter bird, all wearing a Santa hat. The perfect gift for cat and dog parents as well as bird lovers.

• Handmade in Nepal
• Materials: 100% New Zealand wool
• Dimensions: 3-inch diameter
• Replace Dryer Sheets (you may add essential oils to make clothes smell great!)
• Natural fabric softener; reduces wrinkles and static
• Chemical free, azo free, no fillers or synthetic ingredients
• Decrease drying time by up to 25%
• They also fluff up clothing while absorbing moisture, lessen static.
• Save money and good for the environment (they are biodegradable.)
• Lasts for over 1,000 loads

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

These hand felted dryer balls are beautifully finished with adorable animal faces. The set includes a panda bear, a giraffe, and a monkey.  

• Handmade in Nepal
• Materials: 100% New Zealand wool
• Dimensions: 3-inch diameter
• Replace Dryer Sheets (you may add essential oils to make clothes smell great!)
• Natural fabric softener; reduces wrinkles and static
• Chemical free, azo free, no fillers or synthetic ingredients
• Decrease drying time by up to 25%
• They also fluff up clothing while absorbing moisture, lessen static.
• Save money and good for the environment (they are biodegradable.)
• Lasts for over 1,000 loads

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

This cute happy monkey design applique bib keeps your sweetie tidy and stylish! Cotton batik front with terry cloth back.  Colorfast and machine washable. Fabric may vary slightly from pictures. 

• Handmade by refugee women artisans living in St. Louis
• Dimensions: 9 in. wide X 11 in. high
• Snap closure

This purchase supports refugee and immigrant women as they begin home-based micro-businesses to supplement their incomes through the production of high quality, marketable handicrafts.