all tagged with 'ethnic'

Block Printed Placemats

These table placemats are made by hand-block printing the floral patterns with a wooden block. It is a handmade process done by artisans in India.

The artisans receive a living wage and work under safe conditions. At the same time, they are given help to develop their communities so they...

Block Printed Tablecloths

These table covers are made by hand-block printing the floral patterns with a wooden block. It is a handmade process done by artisans in India.

The artisans receive a living wage and work under safe conditions. At the same time, they are given help to develop their communities so they...

Color Splash "V" Bag

This stylish bag has a broad should strap the opening creats a “V”. It is made from recycled embroidered patches that were collected from the textile industry. Each bag has a unifying red yarn but the recycled fabrics make each bag slightly different. This versatile and functional...

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

Flat bead necklace

These sustainable necklaces are handmade in the Himalayan region of India. Resins from pines are dried, finely cut and polished to give a wooden effect. These beads are then sown neatly end to end in a thread.

Artisans working on these necklaces receive fair wages and are given help to...

Green Computing

Trendy laptop bags, made with 100% natural dyes. Great eco-alternative to conventional synthetic laptop bags. Machine washable. Completely quilted, multiple pockets for pens, calculators, credit cards, etc.

Composition: Cotton
Size: 15” x 12” x 2.5” (width)
Min Order Qty – 2 per color

Hanging Bells

This product is an innovative blend of fine thread work and the melodious sound of the bell. The bells are made from iron sheets coated in a copper alloy. The inside has a wooden part that rings the bell. It hangs from a strap that has been finely embroidered and...

Jingle Key Chain

Handmade key chains that come in various lively colors. A mirror is placed in the center using hand stitches. It has thread and beads and mirror work, as well as a small shell attached to it.

Artisans who work on this product receive fair wages and work under safe environments....

Mirage Journals

Cruelty free leather journals with detailed artwork in the shape of flowers. Small mirrors and colored leather pieces are beautifully put together to get this mesmerizing effect.

This is a fair trade item handmade by artisans in India. These artisans have been practicing the art of paper making for generations....

Mirror Work Key Chain

Intricate thread and mirror work embellish this key chain. It has a small hanging bell at the end. It comes in assorted colors and designs.

Artisans working on these key chains receive a fair wage and work under safe conditions. Fair trade has opened a market for their products, helping...

Night and Day Bracelet

This bracelet is made of a combination of tree and synthetic resins. The artisans that work on it polish the resins, carve them and infuse them with pigment in order to make the different beads look like wood. The result is a realistic, light weight and comfortable material that also...

Peace Coin Purse

The Peace Coin Purse is the perfect place to keep all of that extra change! The coin purse is off-white with an embroidered red peace sign outlined in yellow on the front. It unsnaps upward and has a pocket on the inside. This product’s lightweight and flexible cotton material makes...

Rhythm of Earth

Handmade copper alloy bells with a very soothing sound. No rivets or nails are used for fixing the various components together. Its raw, rustic texture adds to the appeal. Comes with a thread for hanging. 8 sizes available.

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Silver Ripple Bangles

Multiple rings of classic Indian bangles entwined. Matches Silver Ripple Earrings (JMER 75).

Materials: Silver-plated brass

Spiral Button Down Coin Purse

Silk coin purse with embroidered spiral designs. This embroidery is intricate and fine.

This is a Fair Trade product handcrafted 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: Silk
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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 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...