Fun meets comfort with this adorable carrot-looking baby hat. Each hat is made from organic cotton grown and handpicked in Egypt, dyed with natural "metal-free" colors and fairly traded for the benefit of all people producing this product. This hat is size Medium and fits babies 6-12 months, though it can fit on smaller babies by just folding the rim, (as pictured on Kira.)
Country of Origin:Egypt Size: Medium (6-12 months)
These 100% cotton colorful cat purses were handmade in Guatemala. Brought to you through Global Exchange trading partner Maya Traditions. Maya Traditions has been working many women�s weaving cooperatives and family businesses in Guatemala since 1988. Consistent work provides a source of needed income in the rural villages they are working in.
Country of Origin: Guatemala Dimensions: 4"x5" with zipper.
Each Eco Toy is a handmade bundle of color and joy, lovingly created and made to last a lifetime. No plastics and no synthetic fluff. Just the delight of owning something truly handcrafted and natural. The toys are 100% handmade, 100% hand-woven fabric dyed in Sri Lanka using environmentally safe pigments, and 100% natural fibers.
This popular giant caterpillar is heaps of fun for young ones with a touch of learning. Sixteen removable rings slide on and off the body, guiding the child's experience in figuring out how things fit together. Always with a smile, the Rainbow Caterpillar is ready to take children on a colorful learning adventure filled with fun and amusement!
Country of Origin: Sri Lanka Dimensions: 21 1/2" long
Boasting both function and form, these charming purpose hooks by Maharani were hand-made of iron and bronze in India. Nail or screw to wall through holes on either side. Maharani runs various charities in India, such as the School Program for Destitute Children and the Spay and Neuter Program. Proceeds from the sale of this purchase goes to these charities.
From Putumayo, a collection of unforgettable songs from countries where chocolate originates. Artists include: Toto Bona Lokua (Congo/Cameroon/Martinique), Susheela Raman (India), Marcantonio (Brazil), Beethova Obas (Haiti), Ozomatli (USA/Mexico), Think of One (Belgium/Brazil), Dobet Gnahor� (Ivory Coast), Taffetas (Switzerland/Guinea-Bissau), Teresa Bright (Hawaii), Adrian Mart�nez with Andy Palacio (Belize), Susana Baca (Peru), Chocolate Armenteros (Cuba).
Price: 16.99
From Putumayo, this CD features melodic, uplifting Latin and African songs that are the essence of this musical journey. Grab a cup of (fair trade) coffee, sit back and enjoy this beautiful music from the "Coffee Lands." Artists include: Julian Avalos (Peru), Claudia Gomez (Colombia), Samite (Uganda), Susana Baca (Peru), Ernest Ranglin (Jamaica), Thomas Mapfumo (Zimbabwe), Los Tradicionales de Carlos Puebla (Cuba), Cafe Tacuba (Mexico), James "Bla" Pahinui (Hawaii), Ayub Ogada (Kenya), Juan Carlos Urena (Costa Rica), Ricardo Lemyo & Makina Loca (Congo).
Price: 16.99
Nonviolent civil disobedience is a tradition, an essential element of a working democracy. From the Bill of Rights and Henry David Thoreau�s classic 1849 essay On the Duty of Civil Disobedience (reprinted in its entirety) to contemporary direct-action tactics used by the Ruckus Society and other nonviolent groups, this handbook outlines a brief history of social protest and provides information and resources for individuals interested in continuing this important process for political change. Advice on everything from being arrested to defending women�s health clinics is included. Chapters Why Dissent Still Matters; Bill of Rights; The Boston Tea Party; On the Duty of Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau; Women are People too: The Suffragettes; The Folks Who Brought You the Weekend: The Labor Movement; I Have A Dream: The Civil Rights Movement; Peace Now: The Anti-Vietnam War movement; From Activist to Officer: One Cop's Story; Defending a Woman's Right to Choose; The Art of Social Justice; Housing Takeovers; The Whole World Was Watching: Seattle 99; Government Surveillance and Disruption: COINTELPRO and Beyond; Summary of HR3162 � the USA PATRIOT Act; Direct action and Civil Disobedience: Planning, Affinity Groups, To Get a Permit?, Appoint Police Monitors and Police Liaisons, Jail Support, You Have the Right To Remain Silent � Use It!, HIV and other Medical Considerations, Voluntary and Informed Risk, The Race Question, Legal Issues, Warning and Command, Arrest, Processing and Booking, First Date in Court, The Trial, Verdict and Sentencing, Federal Government/Property; Raising a Ruckus: Checklist for Effective Direct Action Media; Poem for an Activist Who Doubts Herself; Resources.
A soothing, inspirational brew of exotic music steeped in the traditions of Asia's tea lands, brought to you by Putumayo. Artists include: Zulya (Tatarstan), Lei Qiang (China), Ghulam Ali (Pakistan), Sanjay Mishra (India), Oki (Japan), Okan Murat Ozturk (Turkey), Kamil Alipour (Iran), Hila Hambala (Indonesia), Ancient Future (China/USA), Ujang Suryana (Indonesia).
Price: 16.99
Pure hand-dipped beeswax candles designed specifically for use in Chanukah menorahs. Burns slowly and are odorless, smokeless and virtually dripless. All natural, paraffin and toxin free. Each pure beeswax candle will drip for 2 hours! 45 candles/per pack.
Purchased during a Global Exchange direct buying trip to Thailand. One side is a chess board, the other backgammon. Comes with standard individually carved chess and backgammon pieces including dice. After play, the game board becomes a compact carrying case, keeping all pieces locked in position.
Country of Origin: Thailand Dimensions: 3.5" x 7" when closed.
Made with 73% cocoa content ChocoDrops are great for snacking as well as baking. Dagoba was founded with this mission: to create the purest, most exquisite chocolate products available by melding ancient principles and modern methods, offer new and exotic flavors to the chocolate market and most importantly, help create a better world through organic/sustainable agriculture, fair trade philosophies, and eco-friendly manufacturing practices. (8oz bag)
Country of Origin: Belize
This product is temporarily unavailable due to sourcing problems with the Conacado Cooperative
This Chulucanas vase is a stunning piece of cultural history! In the late 1960�s a group called Sanoc Camayoc started reviving traditional pre-Colombian pottery techniques. Through many trials and errors they discovered the technique used to create the black on white and white on black patterns, and today Chulucanas pottery has achieved worldwide recognition.
The three Adanague brothers make this vase that depicts a contemporary version of traditional Viscus geometric designs. Each brother is in charge of a separate step in the process. One of the brothers forms the vessel, one decorates it, and the third is in charge of firing and final preparation of it. They have been working in this cooperative manner for more than 15 years, and through their pottery making they have been able to raise their standard of living considerably. From a predominately rural agricultural past they are now able to provide their children with many of the modern conveniences that they did not have as children.
Country of Origin: Peru Dimensions: Height: 8in Circumference: 15in
Quê is the Vietnamese word for cinnamon. Unique to Vietnam is the traditional craft of using the bark of cinnamon trees to create beautiful and aromatic gifts. The fragrants scent of cinnamon is captured forever in the delicate carving of these functional accessories. Vietnamese cinnamon is known as the world�s finest and is a renewable natural resource. Quê Craft is fairly traded from an artisan cooperative.
Country of Origin: Vietnam Dimensions: 3.5" * 3.5"
This stylish and unique handbag is made using some of Thailand's highest quality bamboo and silk. Each strip of bamboo is cleaned, precisely cut and then carefully woven to provide a beautiful look. Brought to you in partnership with a fair trade business committed to providing fair wages and stable employment to marginalized artisans.
In the traditional silversmithing village of Celuk, on the island of Bali, jewelry is exquisitely handcrafted, using unique and painstakingly detailed techniques, which are passed down through families for generations. Paradiso has worked closely for two decades with small families in this village. As each piece is entirely hand-fabricated, no two are exactly identical; each is an individual work of art. Sometimes simple is best, as seen here with a Balinese rendition of the timeless classic hoop earring. Smooth sterling silver is used to create the traditional design. These 'infinite' sterling silver hoop earrings fit into one another on boths ends, creating a seamless look.
Choose from French Roast or Medium Roast.French Roast: High mountain Chiapas Altura beans provide a rich, hearty flavor with a bold finish. Invigorating!Medium Roast: A delightfully smooth and nutty blend of coffee from Chiapas Altura beans. Shade grown to protect migratory songbird habitats.
Hand carved coffee bean scooper made from wild olivewood by a collective of woodcarvers in and around Nairobi, Kenya. Each piece is carved from one chunk of wild olivewood, which is a rich, warm wood native to Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe. It is heavy and dense, making it durable and long lasting.
Country of Origin: Kenya Dimensions: 6.25" x 2.25"
