“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.”
Ethnic Chic! This traditional bedouin necklace will look fabulous at any coffee morning or bruch. Colourful, bright and easy to wear. Colours may vary as each one is lovingly hand made.
Approx. Size: 100x2cm
Material: Cotton, beads and brass with beadwork.
As this product is handmade, each is one of a kind and may vary slightly.
WFTO member Fair Trade Egypt Crafts (FTE) empowers local communities by offering disadvantaged artisans in Egypt an opportunity to market and develop their craft. Ishak Fahim Rubel, one of the founding members of the Brass Group, explains how the organisation developed and how they participate in a Fair Trade partnership. ‘I am a master jeweller and tanner at Embaba’s Brass Group. I learned leather tanning and brass embossing from one of Cairo’s better-known masters, Sami Amin. After spending five years in his workshop, I felt I could launch my own operation with my own designs.’
Handcrafted by artisans in Cairo this beautiful brass fair trade choker is a gorgeous addition to any outfit. Embossed with a traditional Egyptian pattern it has been designed with a unique brass clasp for ease of use and wear.
Approx. Size: 38cm length, brass embossed circle 5.2cm
Material: Brass
As this product is handmade, each is one of a kind and may vary slightly.
WFTO member Fair Trade Egypt Crafts (FTE) empowers local communities by offering disadvantaged artisans in Egypt an opportunity to market and develop their craft. Established in 1998 FTE has benefited from the Direction of Managing Director, Mona El-Sayed who spent one year touring Egypt and gathering data about every single artisan group in order to develop a sustainable business model which could preserve the traditional crafts in a continually modernising market place.
Ethnic Chic! This traditional Hmong necklace is fun and colourful and easy to wear. Designed in two colours pink and blue.
Approx. Size: Strap 42-46cm with 0.8cm drop. Pendants 4cm and 1cm.
Material: Cotton with beadwork.
As this product is handmade, each is one of a kind and may vary slightly.
Lofty Bamboo is World Fair Trade Organization Asia Certified Member. Committed to preserving nature and traditions Lofty Bamboo supports artisans in Thailand's villages to become self-reliant.
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.
