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Africa Peace Please Messenger Bags
These handmade messenger bags come with both an olive-green and grey-blue colored flap both with an off-white back. Stamped over the east coast of Africa is a peace sign that reads “Peace Please”; the grey bag has a red peace sign while the green bag has a...
Alluvia Journal
Intricately embossed cruelty-free leather with 100% cotton block printed fabric binding and lining. Tree-free paper insert. Refillable, 60 pages.
Materials: Cruelty-free leather, cotton paper, cotton fabric
Size: 4" x 6" (insert)
Alluvia Wallet
Embossed leather with 100% cotton assorted block printed fabric binding and lining. Tri-fold, 5 credit card slots and 1 see-thru DL slot.
Materials: Cruelty-free leather with cotton lining
Size: 4" x 4 1/2" (Folded)
Assorted Cloth Soft Books
These beautifully hand block printed cloth covered journals contain paper that is made of recycled cotton. The artisans who make these journals have been practicing the art of paper making for generations. They collect waste from the textile industry and recycle it into all kinds of paper products.
This is...
Batik Jhola Bag
NEW PRODUCT!
Batik printed bag made in assorted colors and prints. Zip closure with two zip pockets and two open pockets inside. 100% cotton. Assorted Colors and Prints.
Size: 13” x 15”
MOQ: 2
BE Yourself Journal
Hand embossed journal with inspirational wording such as “BE yourself, BE happy, BE positive” and the like. The cover is made of cruelty-free leather, which comes from animals that died naturally. They come from an area in Rajasthan, India, that is strictly vegetarian, and animals are great...
Bird Note Cards - set of 4
Set of 4, with 2 brown/pink and 2 brown/blue. Includes 4 matching envelopes. Screen printed and embroidered.These are Fair Trade cards made by artisans in India. The artisans are compensated fairly for their work, and are given development help to help their communities rise above poverty.
Composition: Recycled...
Block Printed Boxes - set of 3
These beautiful boxes are made of recycled cotton rags from the textile industry, through a handmade process by artisans in Rajasthan, India. This art has been passed down over generations. These boxes are covered with hand wood block printed cotton fabric.The artisans who work on these boxes receive a...
Block Printed Napkins
The artisans receive a living wage and work under safe conditions. At the same time, they are given help...
Bloom Box Printed Boxes
This beautiful box is made of recycled cotton rags from the textile industry. It is made through a handmade process by artisans in Rajasthan, India. This art has been passed down over generations. These boxes are embellished with floral prints.
The artisans who work on these boxes receive a living...
Color Splash Box
These beautiful boxes are made of recycled cotton rags from the textile industry, through a handmade process by artisans in Rajasthan, India. This art has been passed down over generations. These boxes are covered with recycled sari fabric, many embellished with embroidery or other fourishes. Single box (not set)....
Cotton Batik Stoles
These beautiful stoles are made with good quality, soft feel cotton. The traditional art used here is “Batik”, where the fabric is treated with wax and then dipped into different colors. The size and style of the stole is perfect to go with any outfit.
Artisans make...
Cotton Quilts
These quilts are made using 100% cotton for both the filling and the cover. They are extremely light weight and warm. The art on the cover is made by hand through a wood-block printing technique. Artisans carve the patterns on a wooden block and use it to stamp patterns on...Deer Newsprint Card
Set of 4 (2 gray and 2 brown). Tree-free paper and recycled newspaper with screen printing
Size: 5" x 7"
Material: Cotton paper and newspaper
Deer Note Cards - set of 4
Set of 4, with 2 turquoise and 2 brown. Includes 4 matching envelopes. Screen printed with embroidered deer motif.These are Fair Trade cards made by artisans in India. The artisans are compensated fairly for their work, and are given development help to help their communities rise above poverty.
...Fern Note Cards - set of 6
Set of 6, with 3 white and 3 black. Includes 6 matching envelopes. Screen printed with glitters.
These are Fair Trade cards made by artisans in India. The artisans are compensated fairly for their work, and are given development help to help their communities rise above poverty.
Composition:...
Handkerchiefs
Patterned with designs made using a traditional wood block printing method, these handkerchiefs are elegant and lightweight. They come in a set of 4, each hankie with a unique pattern and color.- Made of soft cotton
- 16" x 16"
- Min. Order Qty. 3 sets
Holiday Peace Appliqued Bags
These are messenger bags with symbolic, hand appliquéd peace signs on the front flap. It is a quilted bag with a big pocket inside, made by artisans in India. They use locally grown, unbleached and un-dyed cotton, making this bag environmentally friendly and giving it a rustic appeal.
The series...
Holiday Tree of Life Applique Bag
These are messenger bags with symbolic, hand appliquéd motifs on the front flap. This particular series is comprised of the Tree of Life. It is a quilted bag with a big pocket inside, made by artisans in India. They use ORGANIC, unbleached and un-dyed cotton, making this bag environmentally...
Jasmine Vine Napkins
Set of four soft-feel, lightweight 100% cotton napkins. The napkins are embellished using batik artform (wax printing). Each set of 4 napkins are beautifully tied with a matching cotton cord.
Materials: Cotton
Size: 18" x 18"
MOQ: 2 sets per...
Jogi Cushion Cover
100% cotton, screen printed fabric. Wooden button closure. Pom pom lace detail on two sides. Assorted colors. Insert sold separately.
Materials: Cotton
Size: 18" x 18"
Jogi Journal
This unique journal has a colorful quilted cover enhanced with striking embroidery. A braided dori with an ancient coin at the end is the perfect place holder. Comes with 72 pages.- Made of cotton
- 5" x 7"
- Min. Order Qty. 3
Journal Inserts
These refills for both 5" x 7" and 4" x 6" journals are made from recycled cotton scraps. That means no trees were harmed in the making of this paper!
Composition: cotton
Size: 5" x 7" or 4" x 6"
Min. Order Qty: 3
Jute Symphony Cosmetic Cases
The Jute Symphony Cosmetic Case is a beautiful addition to colorful jute bags at Handmade Expressions. It comes in two colors, Spring (SAB301) and Water (SAB 302). Spring is made of warmer colors such as bright pink and orange while Water is made of cooler colors...
Jute Symphony Tote Bags
These colorful, striped bags come in two different colors, Spring and Water. Both bags are made of jute, a very durable and sustainable textile more commonly known as burlap, and are very roomy. Spring is made up of warmer colors such as bright pink and orange. Outlining the bag is...
Mandala Keychain
NEW PRODUCT!
Rich, traditional embroidery on cotton. Embellished with glass beads. Assorted colors.
Size: 2.5” x 1.75”
MOQ: 12
Melange Cosmetic Bag
This brightly colorful accessory bag is made by hand through patchwork. Different pieces of fabric are block printed with natural dyes, then sewn together to form the bag. Great for traveling.
These accessory bags are fair trade bags, handmade in India. The artisans that make them are compensated fairly for...
Melange Luggage Tags
Set of 3, 100% block printed cotton luggage tags, with one pocket outside.
...Miles To Go Shoe Kit
This is a shoe kit for travelers. It has the words “Miles to go…” embroidered on the side. Plastic lined inside and closes with a zipper. Two color variants available: blue and red.
These fair trade products are made by artisans in Northern India using “Khadi”. This is a hand...
Mini Soft Book Tray
Make displaying our beautiful, assorted mini journals easy with this equally attractive tray! It comes with 20 mini "soft books" and can close for your convenience or open to display information about the tree-free paper these journals are made of. The tray is refillable with our set of mini soft...Nature Nectar Bags
Made of jute, more commonly known as burlap, these colorful, striped totes offer the durability and sturdiness people look for in a bag. Coming in two colors, bright green and coral, both broad-strapped bags close with a magnetic snap and are lined inside with off-white cloth. There...
Peace Appliqued Bags
These are messenger bags with symbolic, hand appliquéd motifs on the front flap. The series is comprised of three motifs: Peace, Skull and The Tree of Life (please click to order tree of life bags). It is a quilted bag with a...
Printed Cotton Voile Stoles
100% cotton stole, block-printed with natural dyes. Lightweight and soft. Comes in 4 color variations - Black, Green, Red, or Blue.
Materials: Cotton
Size: 20" x 70"
Recycled Gift Pouches
Gift pouches that come as a set of 4 assorted pieces. Made by recycling waste patches from the apparel industry. Ideal for wrapping small gift items like jewelry.
Color: Assorted
Composition: Cotton
Size: 7″ × 9″
Min Order Qty: 3 sets...
Recycled Tape Clutch
Recycled and woven VHS or cassette tapes with cotton. Wristlet strap. Has internal pocket. Magnet button closure. Comes in three colors: Black (VSB 213), Navy (VSB 214), and Purple (VSB 215).
Materials: Cotton and recycled VHS/cassette tape
Size: 11 1/2" W x 5 1/4" H.
Recycled Video Tape Totes
These tote bags are made from recycled video tapes and cotton yarn. They come in two colors: green and rust.
The bags are handcrafted by young, underprivileged adults with special needs. They belong to an organization that makes sure they get the vocational education needed to survive in the world....
Script Pouches
*NEW PRODUCT!
Set of 4 pouches made from upcycled waste fabric. 100% cotton. Assorted colors and prints.
Item Code: CRB 304
Size: 7.25” x 9.5“
MOQ: 2 sets
Shanti Bag
This is a trendy bag that is sturdy enough to carry books. Hand-made from thick yarn, dyed cotton thread, this bag shows a lot of work went into it to make it sturdy. It has a broad strap to accommodate to your shoulder. There is also one...
Shibori Cotton Scarves
These are 100% cotton scarves embellished with fine tie-dye. They have a soft feel and come in four colors: Black and white, pink, blue, and green.
This is a Fair Trade product made by artisans in India. The artisans are compensated fairly for their work, and are given development help...
Shibori Scarves
Named after the technique used to make them, these light, cotton scarves are easy and breezy for the summer. ACS 105 is deep blue and has a zig zag pattern down the right side, ACS 107 is light blue with diagonal lines that span the width of the scarf,...Shibori Tassel Scarves
These lightweight, 100% cotton scarves come in three colors: fuchsia with an ellipse pattern, indigo with a zig zag pattern, and turquoise with a diagonal pattern.
Snowman Newsprint Card
Set of 4 (2 blue and 2 pink). Tree-free paper and recycled newspaper with screen printing.
Size: 5" x 7"
Material: Cotton paper and newspaper
Striped Rugs
*Please note: Item IRG 201 is out of stock until late May*
NEW PRODUCT!
Traditional handloom woven rugs make a great accent for the home or taking outdoors. 100% cotton.
Size: 3’ x 5’
MOQ: 1
Sun N Swirl Boxes
These paper boxes are made of recycled cotton. They are adorned with colorful, circular prints. They come in sets of 2 boxes, a big one and a small one.
These are fair trade boxes made by artisans in India. The artisans are compensated fairly for their work, they work under...
Sure Applique Bag
Colorful and trendy, these mid-size totes make a cheerful accessory. The flower designs are hand-stiched using an applique technique and the bags are attached wide, useful straps.- Made of cotton
- 13" x 14"
- Min. Order Qty. 2 (per color)
Swirl Note Cards - set of 6
Set of 6, with 3 purple/green and 3 orange/cream. Includes 6 matching envelopes. Screen printed.
These are Fair Trade cards made by artisans in India. The artisans are compensated fairly for their work, and are given development help to help their communities rise above poverty.
Composition: Recycled...
Swirl Scarf
Lightweight and flowing, this rich, navy colored scarf has a beautiful circular "swirl" pattern spread across it. This scarf is made using a batik technique.
- Made of cotton
- 20" x 60"
- Min. Order Qty. 2
Traditional Dolls
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These dolls are dressed and decorated in the traditional daily attire of the women from the rural region of north western India. Every small detail is taken into account from their hairstyle, to jewelry to...
Tree of Life Applique Bag
These are messenger bags with symbolic, hand appliquéd motifs on the front flap. This particular series is comprised of the Tree of Life. It is a quilted bag with a big pocket inside, made by artisans in India. They use locally grown, unbleached and un-dyed cotton, making this bag environmentally...
Tree of Life Tote Bags
These new additions to our collection are perfect colors and light-weight material for springtime. Coming in both a vibrant blue with a green sewn-on tree of life and a green with a lighter green tree of life, these totes are perfect for carrying groceries, personal belongings, books...
Tree of Life Wall Hanging
An ancient art form takes on new significance in this striking wall hanging. Traditionally painted on mud walls, villagers in India adapt the time-honored style of Mandana folk art to create this appliquéd fabric panel. The entire artwork is done by using a single piece of fabric using small hand...
Unique Classic Messenger Bag
This is a classic and simple messenger bag. The bag, decorated with a striped pattern, and has a front flap and a large pocket inside.
This is a clear example of how a functional, good quality bag can also be sustainable. It is made following a fair trade philosophy and...
VSA Wristlets
These fun wristlets are made of cotton woven with recycled video tape. They close with a zipper at the top and have a convenient wrist strap to grab when you're running out the door. Big enough to hold cards, change, makeup, or a cell phone,...
Wave and Swirl Scarves
NEW PRODUCT!
Batik wave and swirl pattern on lightweight cotton red scarf.
Size: 20" x 70"
MOQ: 2
Waves Scarf
Lightweight and flowing, this rich, navy colored scarf has a beautiful "waves" pattern spread across it. This scarf is made using a batik technique.
- Made of cotton
- 20" x 70"
- Min. Order Qty. 2
Winter Bloom Boxes
These paper boxes are made of recycled cotton. They are adorned with colorful, floral prints. They come in sets of 2 boxes, a big one and a small one.
These are fair trade boxes made by artisans in India. The artisans are compensated fairly for their work, they work under...
World Cushion Covers - Set of 3
These cushion covers come in a set of 3: in teal, olive, and blue. Each has a different continent batik printed on it: North America, Europe/Asia/Australia and Africa.
Hand batik printed using wax. To learn more about the artisans who practice this traditional art, click


































































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