These unique dishcloths were handcrafted by women of the Association for Craft Producers in Kathmandu nepal. ACP is a local private, professional group established to provide low income or abandoned women with employment and training in traditional skills. Each set is bound together with indigenous seeds and includes three dishcloth colors: blue, pink, and orange.
Country of Origin: Nepal / Tibet Dimensions: 20" x 26"
Made in the Philippines from recycled flip flop material, the feel of flip-flops under your feet makes it seem like summer all year long. Colorful and durable, constructed out of foam rubber scrap that would otherwise go to a land fill, and secured with galvanized metal wire. Recycled rubber beach sandal remnants play footsie in bold graphic patterns with a kick-back-and-relax air. Reverses with a quick flip-flop, too. Color assortment varies due to availability of materials.
Country of Origin: Philippines dimensions: 26" x 15"
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. Each dragonfly pin is sterling silver, with a tail of delicately braided wire, and tiny silver balls texturing the insect's body and wings. Paradiso developed the dragonfly designs in co-operation with the silversmiths as they watched the insects circling around the lush gardens by the workbenches, and playing with paper, pen, twigs and leaves until a design emerged that captured some of the delightful spirit of this much-loved village resident. Great with the Dragonfly Earrings! Choose a Native Leaf Jewelry Bag to make your gift extra special.
Country of Origin: Indonesia Dimensions: 1.5" long
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.
Not only is the turtle a welcome sight in the home of the artisan, but it also plays an important role in Balinese cosmology. Handcrafted in sterling silver, this magnificent brooch features a turtle inlaided with lustrous paua shell. Swirls of deep blue and green catch the light as they move, and the turtle's head is decorated with the intricate silver beadwork for which the Balinese silversmiths are so revered.
Under the head of the turtle is a hook, so you can also wear the brooch as a pendent! Great with the Turtle earrings!
Herbal Dream Pillows are filled with a blend of herbs crafted to encourage dreamtime, thought, and vision. This blend includes Lavender, Mugwort, Rose petals, White Sage, Yerba Santa, Lilac flowers, Balsam Fir, Chamomile, and Bear Root. Lavender has long been used in love spells and on love notes. Mugwort, a symbol of health and hope, is used to stimulate dreams and visions. White Sage promotes calm and tranquility. Yerba Santa drives out the negative influences in an environment to usher in good dreams. These specialty pillows may be placed under your head when you sleep to encourage good dreams. A great gift! (4.5 x 4.5)
Price: 12.00
Featuring the Newly Designed FIVE Exquisite Swiss Fair Trade, Organic Chocolate Bars!
The Art Bar gift box contains FIVE 1.6 oz Art Bars in Dark Chocolate, Extra Dark 70%, Dark Chocolate with Coconut, Dark Chocolate with Cocoa Nibs, and Dark Chocolate with Quinoa Crisp. All bars are vegan, soy-free and contain no GMO ingredients.
Art Bars are made from ingredients that are 100% organic, and organic farming techniques help safeguard the earth's fragile ecosystem. Art Bar wrappers and art cards are made from recycled paper. (each bar is 1.6 oz.)
An art reproduction by a contemporary adult or international child artist is featured on a collectible card in each bar. There are a total of 24 different images to discover. The cards can be used as bookmarks, decoration for a workspace, or be posted anywhere a little inspiration and a reminder that we're all creative souls is necessary.
Ten percent of profits are donated to the following organizations, whose exceptional work makes lasting impact:
Community School of Music & Arts, Ithaca, NY, whose innovative Kaleidoscope outreach program fosters creativity and confidence in people of all ages.
International Child Art Foundation, Washington, DC, which prepares children around the world for a creative and cooperative future through extraordinary programs such as Peace through Art and the Arts Olympiad.
A fairly traded Pekoe grade tea made from the finest tips and buds of certified organic Darjeeling. This tea is infused with natural bergamot oil to create a light fragrant cup that can provide a refreshing lift to any part of your day. (Ingredients: 100% certified organic Darjeeling Tea, Natural Bergamot Oil)
Price: 3.99
(box - 25 tea sachets) Hampstead Tea's lighter answer to a traditional British favorite. It is best enjoyed in the afternoon, on its own or with sugar and a slice of lemon. A refreshing alternative to the heavier versions on the market today, Hampstead's Earl Grey uses the natural oil of the bergamot fruit, imparting a distinct but not overpowering flavor.
Price: 5.49
Earl Grey Tea is an environmentally-friendly rendition of a traditional favorite. Brisk organic teas are procured from select mountain gardens in India and Ceylon. After skillful blending, they are enhanced with essential oil of Bergamot, a Mediterranean citrus, providing the defining characteristic of fine Earl Grey teas.
Price: 4.20
Petite sterling silver pearl earrings direct from Indonesia.
As featured in BUILD magazine!
These earrings were made in the silversmithing village of Celuk, on the island of Bali. There jewelry is handcrafted, using unique and 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. These earrings beautifully showcase the technique of �granulation� for which the artisans of Bali are perhaps most revered. Each of the tiny silver balls adorning the earring is individually crafted and affixed. Each earring hangs from a hand-formed locking sterling wire, and shows off a lustrous and stylish grey freshwater pearl.
Choose a Native Leaf Jewelry Bag to make your gift extra special! Pearl (and Moonstone) are the birthstones for June
One of the most compact and comprehensive resources ever published, Earth presents essential data and commentaries on the condition of the world's environment - both natural and human. Topics covered: Global Ecology, Fresh Water, Human Conditions, Energy Supply, Food Production from Land, Food from Oceans, Pollutions and Toxins, Warfare and Ecology, and Wealth. Map comes folded.
Country of Origin: British Colombia, Canada Dimensions: 36" x 27"
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. Handcrafted in sterling silver, these beautiful turtle earrings are inlaid with lustrous paua shell. Swirls of deep blue and green catch the light as they move. Each dangles from a hand-formed French wire, and is decorated with the intricate silver beadwork for which the Balinese silversmiths are so revered. Not only is the turtle a welcome sight in the home of the artisan, but it also plays an important role in Balinese cosmology.
This is by far one of the coolest messenger bags ever. It's made from recycled feed bags and lined with durable cotton. This bag is one of a kind, since no two bags come out exactly the same. And because it's made from feed bags, it is EXTREMELY durable. Handcrafted in Cambodia by disabled and disadvantaged women, each bag has one main zippered compartment, 2 smaller zippered compartments, a key ring and pen holders so it's large enough to carry books and more! Use the black cotton strap to adjust to your size preference.
Country of Origin: Cambodia Dimensions: approx. 15" x 13"
In the alleys of the Khan al Khalili market of Egypt, craftspeople with extraordinary talent and patience inlay the mother-of-pearl onto metal or wood. The mother-of-pearl is cut into different shapes and then individually applied to form the finished design, usually a geometric or floral motif. Each piece may take several days to complete, and becomes a work of art to be cherished.
Country of Origin: Egypt Dimensions: 2.5" x 2.5" x 1.5"
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.
Ganesha, the elephant deity, is a prime Hindu deity popular in the minds of the Balinese. With his elephantine countenance, curved trunk and big ears, Ganesha is the Lord of success, a destroyer of obstacles and of evil. Traditionally, he is worshipped by Hindus as a god of education, knowledge, wisdom, and wealth. His trunk represents �om� � the sound symbol of cosmic reality. Many people believe that the symbol of an elephant�s trunk pointing upward is a sign of good luck. This elephant pin is handcrafted of sterling silver, decorated with an intricate pattern of tiny silver balls � the �granulation� for which Balinese silversmiths are so revered.
Careful wirework outlines each elephant�s eyes and ears, smooth hammered silver balls line his trunk, and a locking sterling silver safety clasp assures that he will remain a much cherished part of your jewelry collection! Choose a Native Leaf Jewelry Bag to make your gift extra special.
Country of Origin: Indonesia Dimensions: 1.75" x 1"
English Breakfast Tea is a classic that pleases those who regularly choose a morning cup of tea. Ceylon teas from mountain estates are selected for their abundant flavor, always smooth and full-bodied. Teas from East Africa insure a robust blend, and leaf from Assam adds a touch of malty richness. A perfect greeting to a new day.
Price: 4.20
A delicious blend of malty Assam and crisp Darjeeling teas, creating a refreshing cup of tea that can be enjoyed throughout the day. In bringing you this fairly traded tea, we are working with progressive tea gardens that have pioneered organic agriculture in this region of India. (Ingredients: 80% certified organic Assam Tea, 20% certified organic Darjeeling Tea)
A Special Project by: Global Exchange Introducing our Fair Trade informational materials, designed for various age groups to learn more about Fair Trade. There are three books to choose from:
Fair Trade Campaign How-to Guide
Fair Trade Chocolate Activity Book (for grades K-2)
Fair Trade Chocolate Activity Book (for grades 3-6)
Our Fair Trade Campaign How-to Guide (49 pages) shows what people of all ages can do to promote Fair Trade products. The Activity Books each target a specific age group and range in length; K-2 is 33 pages and grades 3-6 is 46 pages.
