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Kindred offers unique and meaningful handcrafts from over 35 countries.
Butterfly Jewelry
Butterfly wing jewelry made by a cooperative of silversmith artisans in Lima, Peru. Not only does this provide needed income for the farmers and silversmiths, but it also helps prevent deforestation by offering alternative income in the Amazon.The butterfly wings are collected in the Amazon rainforest from naturally deceased butterflies raised in a sustainable butterfly farm in Puerto Madonado..
Butterfly wing jewelry made by a cooperative of silversmith artisans in Lima, Peru. Not only does this provide needed income for the farmers and silversmiths, but it also helps prevent deforestation by offering alternative income in the Amazon.The butterfly wings are collected in the Amazon rainforest from naturally deceased butterflies raised in a sustainable butterfly farm in Puerto Madonado..
Artecnica Starlightz
Earth-Friendly Starlightz are entirely made of paper contributing to enviromental and ecological responsibility.
Each Star is printed, punched and glued by hand. This hand made production makes each star unique.
Stylish Tatami Purses of Cambodia
Baskets of Cambodia was formed in 1996 in war-torn Cambodia, in villages surrounding the famous temples of Angkor Wat.Since then, Baskets of Cambodia has expanded to employ over four hundred artisans throughout Cambodia. In addition to the modest salaries that are consistently two to three times above what is considered to be "fair trade", communities benefit from health care and education support. The company's goal is to be a positive and dynamic force in the development of Cambodia as well as an innovator of stylish environmentally friendly products worldwide. These functional, sturdy and unique bags are a fresh way to bring in spring!
Shkaa'la Jewelry
Good Fashion. Good Karma.
Shkaa'la offers access to stylish and uniquely handcrafted jewelry and accessories from over 100 Mayan artisans in the highlands of Guatemala and many more from Thailand and Mexico.
Good Fashion. Good Karma.
Shkaa'la offers access to stylish and uniquely handcrafted jewelry and accessories from over 100 Mayan artisans in the highlands of Guatemala and many more from Thailand and Mexico.
Global SisterGoods
Global SisterGoods collective in Uganda aims to provide opportunities for women to educate and empower themselves in their businesses as well as their personal lives. The organization helps identify markets for women to sell their crafts and train artisans in marketing, pricing and product development.
Bogolan Mudcloths
from the association Faso Dambe
Over the past 15 years, the Association Faso Dambe has trained over 45 young men in the living tradition of mudcloth art giving them a chance to earn a good living while sustaining nature and culture in the deepest sense. Artisans "paint" designs based upon traditional, international and novel symbols and motifs with fermented mud from the river.
from the association Faso Dambe
Over the past 15 years, the Association Faso Dambe has trained over 45 young men in the living tradition of mudcloth art giving them a chance to earn a good living while sustaining nature and culture in the deepest sense. Artisans "paint" designs based upon traditional, international and novel symbols and motifs with fermented mud from the river.
Ruby Glow Necklace from Noah's Ark
This ruby-red and silver wire-wrapped bead necklace is handcrafted by artisans working with Noah’s Ark.
Each necklace is individually created
by wrapping wire around an intricate
mold. Noah's Ark International
Exports is a fair trade handicraft
marketing organization from
Moradabad, India.Most of the
artisans making jewelry are
women, who benefit from the
fact that they can work from
home and thus maintain their
responsibilities for their
children and household.
Haitian Recycled Oil Drum Wall Art
In Haiti, the traditional art of converting oil drums into wall sculptures is a true mark of both man's imagination and his resourcefulness in the face of dire economic circumstances. Using gallon oil drum cast offs, the artist creates a a flat four-by-six piece of metal "canvas". With a stick of chalk, the artist then draws his intended design onto the metal sheet. Finally, he applies a hammer and chisel to the task; cutting, shaping, and contouring the piece to its completion.
Organic Cottons Tee-shirts From Autonomie Project
Clever and humorous slogans adorn playsuits, tee-shirts for children and adults alike! We love the play on words such as Give Peas a Chance and Get Up Stand Up. For our cyclist friends, we have the Fish Bike tee that doesn't give a car a chance! Come on in and see this fabulous new line from Autonomie Project.
Escama 'Pop-Top' Fashions
A sophisticated line of handcrafted handbags for women made of recycled aluminum aluminum tabs. Each bag is unique and hand-crocheted in Brazil - each bag is signed by the artist that made it.
Watch a video to see how Escama bags are made!
A sophisticated line of handcrafted handbags for women made of recycled aluminum aluminum tabs. Each bag is unique and hand-crocheted in Brazil - each bag is signed by the artist that made it.
Watch a video to see how Escama bags are made!
Alpaca Knits from Bolivia
So many choices...gloves with fingers, gloves without fingertips, armwarmers, leg warmers, headbands to keep your ears warm, hats, scarves for both adults and kids. Alpaca wool blends are softer than sheep wool, but keep you warm and toasty..
Kisii Soapstone Sculptures
Carved of Kisii Soapstone by the Ungudu Society of Kenya, these beautiful works of art express joy, love and affection. Undugu, which means solidarity and brotherhood, was established in 1973, initially to help street children, and is the oldest organization for street children in Africa, and the leading organization for the
rehabilitation of these children. Undugu is a member of
IFAT, the International Fair Trade Association.
Peruvian Gourd Boxes
Hand carved by Peruvian artists, using the same techniques their ancestors used over 3000 years ago. Each gourd-box is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, individually carved and naturally colored with fire.
Hand carved by Peruvian artists, using the same techniques their ancestors used over 3000 years ago. Each gourd-box is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, individually carved and naturally colored with fire.
Zulugrass Jewelry
Zulu grass necklaces, handmade by Maasai women in Kenya, are a beautiful and elegant combination of native grass with
Czech glass beads. Single strands can be mixed
and matched with a variety of colors to
compliment any outfit.
Batsiranai
"Batsiranai" translates to "helping each other".
Batsiranai is a collective of over 100 women in Zimbabwe who create dolls, jewelry from recycled bottle tops, and textiles. The sister dolls with babies in pockets are adorable with the trademark embroidery. These women are mothers of children with disabilities and the your purchases support the healthcare and education of their children.
"Batsiranai" translates to "helping each other".
Batsiranai is a collective of over 100 women in Zimbabwe who create dolls, jewelry from recycled bottle tops, and textiles. The sister dolls with babies in pockets are adorable with the trademark embroidery. These women are mothers of children with disabilities and the your purchases support the healthcare and education of their children.
Sankofa Center
Each contribution you make towards Sankofa products continues their legacy of free HIV/AIDS education, prevention, testing, and link to treatment programs for thousands of women, men, and youths in Ghana, West Africa. These products, adapted to current fashion, style, and home trends, are skillfully made using fair trade practices by an HIV/AIDS community cooperative in Ghana with pride for its purpose.
Zulu Telephone Wire Baskets
The Zulu, the largest tribe in South Africa, have long been associated with their skill and artistry in fashioning baskets from the native plants and grasses of their homeland. Urban Zulu, however, have taken their age-old craftsmanship and applied it to a new medium: recycled telephone wire. These bright, washable and sturdy baskets, called mbenge in the native language, come in myriad colors and intricate, mesmerizing designs.
Dia de los Muertos
Day of the Dead is a beautiful celebration honoring the lives of departed loved ones by building altars with figurines, marigolds, favorite food and drink and other symbols of their character, hobbies and interests. We have a wide selection of traditional papel picados,
humorous skeleton figurines, detailed
retablos, dangly skull earrings, and
Frida Kahlo collectibles.
Kindred also has a large selection of Fair Trade Teas,
Coffees and Chocolates!
We carry box assortments, nuts and chews, truffles and european assortments - both in organic and organic/vegan from Sjaak's!
Much of the cocoa that is being sold on the world market is a product of abusive child labor. By buying Fair Trade chocolate you support a level of income for the farmers that allows them to send their children to school.
We carry box assortments, nuts and chews, truffles and european assortments - both in organic and organic/vegan from Sjaak's!
Much of the cocoa that is being sold on the world market is a product of abusive child labor. By buying Fair Trade chocolate you support a level of income for the farmers that allows them to send their children to school.