“We love to listen to our customers and for this reason we would be delighted to hear from you if you would like a bespoke fair trade product made especially for you.”
We love the creativity involved in turning something old into something new. Recycling, renewing, up-cycling you name it our artisans are on it.
From across the globe we've seen such innovation when materials bound for landfill are reclaimed and salvaged and transformed into quirky one-of-a-kind products. By buying these products you help the planet by not contributing to a wasteful throw away society.
A fashion statement that won't cost the earth. A charming recycled and fused glass round pendant beautifully hand made by ladies in Santiago. Designed with an adjustable strap.
Approx. Size: 68cm length
Material: Recycled & Fused Glass
As this product is handmade, each is one of a kind and may vary slightly.
Calypso Chile is a family owned business that operates from the family home. Marcela Cofre and her husband supported their family by making women's shoes until 1994 when the market for shoes dropped dramatically as cheaper imports flooded the market. After dabbling in various types of crafts, Marcela found a particular talent for glass making, building a sustainable business to support her family as well as the families of others who she has trained to help make glass products. As a member of the WFTO, Marcela operates the business under the auspices of fair trade, ensuring that all of the artisans and craftspeople are paid a fair price for their work.
This gorgeous green clutch is strong, sturdy, and water resistant. It has been lovingly made by hand folding recycled juice wrappers. Finished with a handy detachable wristlet and zip close.
Approx. Size: 22 x 8 x 5cm
Material: Recycled Juice Cartons
As this product is handmade, each is one of a kind and may vary slightly.
In 2009, Ecoist founded EcoDiseño to employ workers and artisans in an impoverished community in Ancon, Peru. Ecoist is a family-owned business, who sees the inherent value in investing in the lives of its workers, their families, and their communities.
So far, Ecoist has improved the lives of almost 40 women artisans by paying fair an meaningful wages awe well as caring just as one would for family about each and every one of the artisans and the skills and and love they put into making these beautiful products.
By definition, an Ecoist is “an individual that lives a modern, eco-minded lifestyle.” With their crafts Ecoist hope to inspire people to become “Ecoists” so we can all make a difference and live in a healthier, better, and more peaceful planet. Watch the Ecoist video.
Guaranteed to make heads turn and smile. This innovative bag is made from recycled number plates sourced from the apartheid era of South Africa. The Half Moon Mandela Bag is produced using synthetic leather and has an innovative clasp made from up-cycled seat belts and handles that are up-cycled garden irrigation systems. Each number plate on the bag is unique therefore the bags do not always correspond to the figures shown. We love how it reflects at night!
Approx. Size: 24 x 12 x 10cm, strap length from shoulder approx 61cm
Material: Recycled number plates, recycled seat belt and garden irrigation systems.
As this product is handmade, each is one of a kind and may vary slightly.
Designed by Austrian Peter Kronig and his team of artisans Cape Town South Africa. Peter a professional surf instructor was challenged by his friends during a holiday to South Africa to produce artistic and practical bags from recycled and discarded items. He accepted the challenge and began production on various designs using car registration plates, seat belts and garden irrigation systems. Peter works with a small team of artisans who are paid fairly and work in good conditions in his Cape Town workshop.
Guaranteed to be a conversational ice breaker. This innovative shoulder bag has been designed for social butterflies and ethical minds. Made from recycled car registration number plates sourced during the apartheid of South Africa. The bags are lovingly made with synthetic leather and the seat belt handles are a creative bonus. We love how it reflects at night!
Approx. Size: 24 x 12cm
Material: Recycled number plates, recycled seat belt and garden irrigation systems.
As this product is handmade, each is one of a kind and may vary slightly.
Designed by Austrian Peter Kronig and his team of artisans Cape Town South Africa. Peter a professional surf instructor was challenged by his friends during a holiday to South Africa to produce artistic and practical bags from recycled and discarded items. He accepted the challenge and began production on various designs using car registration plates, seat belts and garden irrigation systems. Peter works with a small team of artisans who are paid fairly and work in good conditions in his Cape Town workshop.
A recycling innovation, this fabulous silver clutch is perfect for your everyday essentials. Strong, sturdy, and water resistant. It has been lovingly hand folded using recycled candy wrappers. Designed with strong zip and detachable plastic wristlet.
These eco goodies are the perfect eco bags and accessories to spice up your night out or add day glamour to any outfit. Bling it on!
Approx. Size: 22 x 8 x 5cm
Material: Recycled Sweet Wrappers
As this product is handmade, each is one of a kind and may vary slightly.
In 2009, Ecoist founded EcoDiseño to employ workers and artisans in an impoverished community in Ancon, Peru. Ecoist is a family-owned business, who sees the inherent value in investing in the lives of its workers, their families, and their communities.
So far, Ecoist has improved the lives of almost 40 women artisans by paying fair an meaningful wages awe well as caring just as one would for family about each and every one of the artisans and the skills and and love they put into making these beautiful products.
By definition, an Ecoist is “an individual that lives a modern, eco-minded lifestyle.” With their crafts Ecoist hope to inspire people to become “Ecoists” so we can all make a difference and live in a healthier, better, and more peaceful planet. Find out more in this video.
