Fair Trade Christmas Gifts

These beautiful gift tags are handmade in Nepal by a project supporting Tibetan refugees.  The paper they are made from is known as lokta paper which is individually made on muslin screens, creating a high quality product.  Any patterns are later hand screen printed on to the dry paper.

Available in festive red and jade green with gold print or aubergine purple with silver print, each tag has delicate angels printed on it and is tied with string. 

Each gift tag measures 7cm x 7cm.

Matching wrapping paper and gift bags are also available.

Hand painted wooden hanging decoration with a festive theme.  Would also be an ideal cracker filler.

2 left in stock.

Hand painted wooden hanging decoration with a festive theme.  Would also be an ideal cracker filler.

2 left in stock.

Colourful Christmas card designed and printed for Traidcraft in Chile.   

Only 2 left in stock.

Colourful Christmas card designed and printed for Traidcraft in Chile. 

Only 2 left in stock.

Wonderful quality gift bags with natural cotton cord handles and delicate angel print.  Also ideal to use as party bags.  Available in festive red and jade green with gold print or aubergine purple with silver print.

Handmade in Nepal using Lokta paper.

Each gift bag measures 15cm x 15cm.

Wonderful quality gift bags with natural cotton cord handles and delicate angel print.  Also ideal to use as party bags.  Available in festive red and jade green with gold print or aubergine purple with silver print .

Handmade in Nepal using Lokta paper.

Each gift bag measures 20cm x 20cm.

This beautiful wrapping paper is handmade in Nepal by a project supporting Tibetan refugees.  It is known as lokta paper which is individually made on muslin screens, creating a high quality product with natural uncut edges.  Delicate angels are later hand screen printed on to the dry paper.

Available in festive red, jade green and new in aubergine, all with gold print.

Each sheet of paper measures 50cm X 75cm.

Matching gift bags and tags are also available.

These Christmas Tree ornaments are carved from soapstone in Western Kenya and painted and etched by the artists of SMOLArt which is a member of the International Fair Trade Association. They are decorated on both sides and are about 9cm high.

These christmas star ornaments are carved from soapstone in Western Kenya and painted and etched by the artists of SMOLArt which is a member of the International Fair Trade Association. They are decorated on both sides and are about 7cm across.

These lovely banana fibre cards are handmade in Jimma, Ethiopia by the Jimma Banana Fibre Project which is a collective of local women.

Only 1 remaining.

These lovely banana fibre cards are handmade in Jimma, Ethiopia by the Jimma Banana Fibre Project which is a collective of local women.

Only 1 remaining.

These lovely banana fibre cards are handmade in Jimma, Ethiopia by the Jimma Banana Fibre Project which is a collective of local women.

Only 1 remaining.

These lovely banana fibre cards are handmade in Jimma, Ethiopia by the Jimma Banana Fibre Project which is a collective of local women.

Only 1 remaining.

These lovely banana fibre cards are handmade in Jimma, Ethiopia by the Jimma Banana Fibre Project which is a collective of local women.

Only 1 remaining.

This angel holding a star or harp has been individually handcrafted from wire and banana fibre and then painted gold.  It measures approximately 10cm in length and has a loop to hang on the tree.  Made in Kenya.

Single small basket suitable for storage or making your own gift hamper.

Each one has been ethically produced in Bangladesh by small community groups who make the most of what is grown locally. Kaisa grass is a sustainable crop, which when woven with split palm leaves produces beautiful high quality baskets.

Approximate dimensions: Height 8cm, Length 24cm, Width 18cm

Single medium sized basket suitable for storage or making your own gift hamper.

Each one has been ethically produced in Bangladesh by small community groups who make the most of what is grown locally. Kaisa grass is a sustainable crop, which when woven with split palm leaves produces beautiful high quality baskets.

Approximate dimensions: Height 11cm, Length 28m, Width 22cm

Really pretty glass oil burner with wick and glass bung.  Decorative just as an ornament or even a Christmas decoration.

Height approximately 10cm.

Single large basket suitable for storage or making your own gift hamper.

Each one has been ethically produced in Bangladesh by small community groups who make the most of what is grown locally. Kaisa grass is a sustainable crop, which when woven with split palmleaves produces beautiful high quality baskets.

Approximate dimensions: Height 13cm, Length 32cm, Width 25cm

Set of hand carved wooden cats with long tails. 

Each set has four cats which are hand painted in black, white and orange with stripes, spots and splashes and little gold bells.

They are lovely as ornaments or for holding rings and of course, children love them too!

These beautiful tea light holders are made from salvaged teak roots in Thailand.  Each one is unique and comes with a pretty tea light (colours may vary).

Two ceramic pots hand-painted in a holly leaf and berries design, each filled with a red wax candle. Made for Traidcraft in Thailand by YMCA

• Diameter 6.5cm, Height 7cm
• Do not leave burning candles unattended.

These beautiful tea light candle holders are made from salvaged teak roots in Thailand.  Each one is unique and comes with two pretty tea light candles (colours may vary).

This Fair Trade Hamper Basket set of 3 baskets is a great storage solution and is perfect for making gift hampers to give at Christmas or for birthdays. They are great value for money and can also be purchased individually.

The hamper baskets are ethically produced in Bangladesh by small community groups who make the most of what is grown locally. Kaisa grass is a sustainable crop, which when woven with split palm leaves produces beautiful high quality baskets.

Kaisa grows on the banks of rivers during the monsoon season, reaching a height of up to 3 feet when mature. Its roots are able to re-grow after the grass has been harvested and left to dry in the sun. The dried grass is then stored and used all through the year.

Approximate dimensions: Largest Basket: Height 13cm, Length 34cm, Width 27cm

A matching set of 3 nesting boxes with lids, inlaid with pieces of bamboo.

These fair trade boxes are made from sustainably sourced wood and make a lovely Christmas present.

The boxes are hand made in Bali by skilled craftspeople and are perfect for storage or display.

Dimensions: Large Box 12cm x 12cm x 8cm

                 Med. Box  10cm x 10cm x 6cm

                 Small Box  7cm x 7cm x 4cm

These beautiful shawls are hand loomed using Kashmir wool and then embroidered.  They are made by skilled craftswomen in India and are a very generous size.

Dimensions: Length 200cm x Width 95 cm

This wonderful iridescent pyramid box is ideal for storing jewellery, trinkets or other small items. Hand crafted and painted in green, red and gold with pink detailing, the centre of each flower has a circular mirror dot which catches and reflects the light.

It lifts apart into three sections and the bottom two sections act as storage compartments.

Height 29cm, Length of base 22cm.