Great to wear over your hair; fun designs
These beautifully painted book markers are great for your favorite reader! Hand painted in Kenya with recycled leather
Handmade in the eastern mountanous region of India, this bracelet is made out of resins. Double colored beads are joined in several layers with vertical carved beads holding them. Small metalic beads are used to enhance the beauty
Represents the interdependence of all facets of the Earth. Includes a tag explaining meaning of the bracelet and what each bead represents: the Earth, oceans, rainforests, atmosphere, wildlife, people, fair trade and peace. Designed by Susan Allen of the Brookfield Zoo. Elastic band. ~7.5"
These playful earrings are great for cyclists, or the young at heart. Made of recycled wiring in Kenya by TEMAK (Teenage Mothers Association Kenya)
These fun whimsical earrings are made in Kisumu, Kenya, at TEMAK from recycled tin and wire. TEMAK is an organization that offers job training in tailoring, hairdressing, secretarial skills, craft making, and recently computers to unwed mothers, girls, and others in the Obunga slum community. As a community center, the organization also provides the community with an educational forum for HIV/AIDS awareness and other health issues.
These bold earrings are suprisingly lightweight. Crafted at the Jacaranda Workshop by mentally disabled young adults in Nairobi, Kenya. The group primarily makes jewelry, a skill that they learned at the workshop. The jewelry is entirely handcrafted from brass and hand-made beads, most of which are ceramic and are glazed and fired at the workshop. The workshop provides employment for thirty mentally challenged adults
Made from cruelty free leather (leather from animals that died naturally). The holder has three compartments, and it is embellished with fine patterns hand embossed by village artisans. The artisan community that makes this product lives on the edge of the great salt desert, the Rann. The cooperative focuses on empowering women to achieve socio-economic independence. Income produced by this product also helps in the development of the villages, which were struck by a terrible earthquake in 2001
Woven on backstrap looms in Guatamala by Mayan women in vibrant colors! Mayan Hands, a cooperative, works with the women in Guatamala to empower them in their struggle against extreme poverty. As a result, the women are able to feed their children better, send them to school, and in other ways build stronger families and communities
This angel is heralding ""Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy". Crafted through Threads of Yunnan, a project designed to raise the standard of living among the people of Yunnan Province through rural economic development. Women of the Han, Lisu, Miao and Yi Chinese minority groups make authentic embroideries and handicrafts unique to their districts. The company Danyun helps them to promote and market these items. With this project, the women are able to use their skills and creativity to raise their self-esteem and to earn money. They are provided an opportunity to break out of the cycle of poverty which grips the mountain villages. Danyun also provides training in nutrition, hygiene, money management and personal and family development.
This lovely card keeps on giving; Says "We have seen His star in the east, and we have comt eo worship Him" measures 3.75x5.75". Created through Threads of Yunnan, a project designed to raise the standard of living among the people of Yunnan Province through rural economic development. Women of the Han, Lisu, Miao and Yi Chinese minority groups make authentic embroideries and handicrafts unique to their districts. The company Danyun helps them to promote and market these items. With this project, the women are able to use their skills and creativity to raise their self-esteem and to earn money. They are provided an opportunity to break out of the cycle of poverty which grips the mountain villages. Danyun also provides training in nutrition, hygiene, money management and personal and family development.
Ride off into the sunset with this fun, whimsical pin; crafted from recycled wire. Made by TEMAK
Let this fun girl help you dance all your cares away!! Made by TEMAK (Teenage Mothers Assn of Kenya)
Love with all your heart! This cute pin is surely to brighten everyones day. Made by TEMAK
This lovely purse is crocheted by women in Nepal. 6.75x8.75 inches. Through fair trade practices the women are working towards creating financial stability for themselves and their families despite the cultural and economic barriers they face living in Nepal.
Made with muted colors woven from sari yarn by women in Nepal; lined with magnetic clasp. Wide strap. Measures 12x12.5 inches. Through fair trade practices the women are working towards creating financial stability for themselves and their families despite the cultural and economic barriers they face living in Nepal.
Double the pleasure, double the fun! This easy-wear hand-crafted cloth is both a sarong and a beach throw. Versatile AND vibrant, it is is equally at home at the beach, boardwalk or bistro. hand-dyed and hand-sewn, batiked with lions, hippos, monkeys, giraffes, and elephants on an orange background. (100% cotton. Machine wash & dry. 2 yard length.)
Lovely blue hand woven cotton scarf Measures 16x80
This lovely stole measures 41x82 inches pink and green
This lovely stole measures 41x82 Pink and purple
This lovely stole measures 41x82 Royal blue & turquoise
Lovely patchwork design made from recycled fabric scraps so each one is unique. Snap close. 9.5"L x 4.5"H. 100% cotton
