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Made under the well - respected Fair Trade
policies operated by importers Namaste, Siesta, and our own imports; These bags, anyone who owns one, and the craftspeople themselves, benefit from
them being made by craftspeople who enjoy decent working conditions and produce quality workmanship.
You should be rewarded by having an item which lasts well, looks great, has a
guilt - free ambience & is a much-admired pleasure to own...
Please click on pictures for a better look.
Fair Trade Gheri cotton satchel / Shoulder bag
Colour A 
, colour C  ,
colour E (rainbow)
Great for students and makes an excellent everyday bag too!
Excellent design.
Has 4 compartments,
Largest takes A4 files & books, 32cm x 30cm x 8cm, secured by a button up
flap
29cm x 21cm, secured by same flap
21cm x 26cm zip pocket
12cm x 12cm pocket secured by its own button up flap
The bottons used are the nice wooden toggles
Price £12.95
We now hold stock of all the colourways A, B, C , D & E
Colour B & swatches A-E 
can be colour coordinated with the bags and
camera cases below...
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Executive Bag, ideal for the laptop &
much more!
Black ,
colour A  ,
colour B and Black 
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colour C 
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Pattern D and swatches
A-E  ,
colour E (rainbow) 
These bags are great for executives, writers... on the
move, students, business people...
Available in black Tibetan wool, or a selection of Gheri * (*also known as 'dhurry')
cotton designs
Designed to hold laptops and other essentials in an orderly & stylish manner
Lots of features...
Main compartment measures 15" inches / 48cm long, by 1 foot / 30cm (max)
high
A zip around the bottom simply & cleverly allows the width of the main
compartment to expand from its neat 3" inches / 8cm, up to 5" inches /
13cm.
an A4 zip compartment is housed in the outer flap
The outer flap secures over 6 very sensibly designed compartments;
2x 5" by 5" inch pockets one of which has zip
1x zip secured 8cm by 18cm pocket
2x pen holders (each holds up to 3 pens)
1x mobile phone compartment
All in all, an excellent design!
Your own mobile office!
they have the added benefit too, of supporting Fair Trade ethics
Price only £23.20
We hold stock of the black & colourways A, B, C, D, and E (rainbow).
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the executive bags and satchels above
can be colour coordinated with the purses below, to create matching sets
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Soft padded purse case for I pod, MP3 player, camera, phone
Just the ticket. The main
compartment measures 5" inches / 13cm long by 4" inches/10cm (max)
high.
A digital camera such as our Kodac Easyshare CX7525 (11cm x 7cm x 4cm) fits
perfectly inside
There is also an outer zip pocket into which most mobile phones would fit
Has a loop for belt or bag
only £4.50 each
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Gheri Purse with Mirrors
Measures approx 12cm by 8cm
has convenient loop fitted - can be worn on belt
ideal for coins, cards & keys
please let us know if you have a colour preference (they are available in the
same A-E colourways as the bags above), or we'll choose one for you
Price £2.40 each
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Large 'DJ' Bag with tassles
in Pink & Blue, or puple & pink, stripes
As the name suggests, can hold several 12"
vinyl records (the middle photo has 15 such albums in and could hold more)
main compartment is 12" by 13" by 5.5" inches (30cm x
33cm x 14cm)
inner zip compartment 19cm by 22cm
good, adjustable 4cm wide shoulder strap
flap closure is secured by velcro
2 pink & blue (pictured left), and one pink
& purple (pictured centre with LP's inside, and right empty), and one blue
& purple (not pictured) in stock,
when they're gone they're gone!
Price is £22.00 each
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Rainbow stripe Cotton bags & purses from Namaste
The matching rainbow stripe range dhurry cotton bags are made in a
durable, hardwearing dhurry cotton
Attractive, stylish and functional
With an attractive rainbow stripe
pattern throughout.
Brand New In Packet and Brand New With Tags
For all our rainbow bags & purses (except the
wallets) please use either button below
Rainbow stripe
Medium shoulder bag 23 x 26cm.
Dimensions approx 9" x 10" inch, or 23cm x 26cm main body.
£2 off our ebayshop Retail Price of £10.95
£10.95 Our special
Price now only £8.95
These
two shoulder bags (1 above & 1 below) have 2 compartments, both covered by
flap, one of which has zip fastening
Rainbow stripe Large shoulder bag, 35 x 35cm.
Stylish & suitable for you-name-it!
Dimensions approx 35cm x 35cm main body. Strap is 3cm wide and adjustable
length. One only left in stock
Price £12
Rainbow stripe Passport purse / side bag 13 x 18cm.
(Item b in picture & above) Ideal for travel documents, passport, tickets, banking, keys, mobile, smokes,
and life's little essentials...
Dimensions approx 7 inch by 5 inch (17cm x 12.5cm) main body. Strap is 3cm wide and variable length. There is a 12 inch / 30cm ruler in the picture to assist.
Price £6.45
For all our rainbow bags & purses (except the
wallets) please use either button above
Rainbow stripe Zip purse
approx 10 x 10cm
Single zip-secured compartment. A handy size for cards & cash.
£2.40 each
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Fair Trade rainbow stripe wallet
measures 22cm x 12cm fully opened
measures 9.5cm x 12cm when folded closed on velcro closure
Features 2x banknote compartments - one of which has zip fastening
2x card compartments - one of which has zip
Price £5.95
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FREE TIBET shopper - made by Tibetan Refugees
in choice of 3 designs...
Tibetan Flag design
Black 'FREE TIBET' print on back
Endless Knot design
with yellow 'FREE TIBET' print on back
Double Dorje design
with yellow 'FREE TIBET' print on back
Price £5.95 each
ALL proceeds from the sale of these bags will be reinvested,
by us, in Tibetan Refugee Fair Trade projects
These great cotton canvas shoppers:-...
... show your support for a Free
Tibet .
... are Printed on both sides - Free
Tibet slogan on one side, the design (Tibetan flag, endless knot, double dorje)
on the other.
... measure 39cm (15.25" inches) deep x 37cm (14.5cm) wide.
... are produced by the Tibetan refugee community in India, who have established
community self- help projects which benefit from sales of these bags.
... fold away tidily, but carry a good amount of shopping*
*those with an
inquisitive nature would be glad to know the bags photographed by the door are
each holding a (1) 750g box of porridge oats, (2) a large (800g sandwich) loaf
of bread, (3) 3 large grapefruits, (4) an 11" inch cucumber, and a (5) box
of half a dozen eggs, and there's still room for a few pounds of tomatoes on
top! - and yes, they are (1) organic, (2) micro -
bakery, (3) er, large, (4) grown in UK, and (5) free range)
see our Tibetan
Refugees' produce page for more goods sold in aid of Tibetan
refugees
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Passport purse from Nepal
Good, Strong quality cotton from a Craftspeople's cooperative
in Kathmandu
thin & unobtrusive strap is approx 115cm long and easy to shorten
Main compartment, button - secured, measures 18cm / 7inches deep x 12cm /
5" inches wide
0uter compartment measures 10cm/ 4 inches deep
Price £6.25 each
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Patchwork denim passport purse / small shoulder bag
Nicely made. Single
compartment measures approx 22cm / 9" inches deep by 20cm / 8" inches
wide, secured by a flapover
Available in blue or purple. Price £9.95 each
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Lovely recycled silk shoulder bag by Namaste
Fair Trade recycled sari silk thread shoulder bag by Namaste
This lovely bag is made in Nepal, of recycled silk, reclaimed from the sari
production industry in India. The results are very attractive indeed.
Attractive, stylish and functional
Main compartment measures 30cm (1ft) x 26cm (10" inches) and is closed by velcro.
There is an internal compartment
13cm x 14cm (6" inches) which has a zip fastening
We also stock matching hats,
scarves, fingerless
gloves, and tops in this beautiful material.
Each one of these is unique (2 different bags are pictured to show
variations). Price £14.95 each
Recycled sari silk purse with felt flower. 
Hand made in the Himalayas by skilled craftspeople
.Measures 11cm by 12cm, is lined and has a zip fastening.... Plenty of room for cards, cash, perhaps a few keys and a lipstick too...
You should find this purse to be worthy of the admiration it receives
Please note that each purse is individually hand made so will vary slightly from the picture. To be fair, though, I trust you'll agree that for once this is an item that looks better in real life than in the photo!
Price £5.95 each
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Patchwork bag with bells from Namaste
Single compartment measures 28cm / 11" inches with
drawstring
internal zip pocket for valuables measures 15cm across by 18cm deep
Price £9.95
see our dresses
& skirts page for ...
Patchwork bag available with matching skirt
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Funky felt shoulder bag with bobbles in pink or purple
Made in Nepal, from Fair trade supplier Gringo.
Available in purple or pink
Zip fastening. Bag measures 10" (25cm) deep and 11" (28cm)
across at widest point
Nicely detailed - even down to the bobble on the zip. Price £15.95 each
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Lovely Cotton shoulder bag with tassels, embroidery, beads & mirrors
Unique and stunningly beautiful.
Single main compartment approx 32cm x 35cm with 2 tie - strings. Single, wide strap is 4cm wide and decorated along its full length
Both sides (front &
back)
of the bag are lovingly decorated
Decoration features hand - crafted embroidery, with beads and mirror sequins. A craft Tradition from
Rajastan, India, whose people are justly proud of this
workmanship. Price £18
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Fair Trade Rainbow pattern crochet cotton shoulder bag with beaded tassles.
Large size & Medium size
Lined compartment, secured by a zip which is covered by a flap.
Large size;- Measures approx 12.5" inches by 11" inches, or 32cm x 29cm main body. Strap is approx 3cm / 1.25" inch wide and approx 105 to 110cm in length
Price £15.00
Medium size;- Measures approx 10.5" inches by 9" inches, or 26cm x 22cm main body. Strap is approx 1 inch wide and approx 105 to 110cm in length
Price £12.00
Fair Trade Rainbow pattern crochet cotton small shoulder bag / passport purse with beaded
tassles.
Use button above to add to cart
Attractive, stylish and functional
Lined compartment, secured by a zip which is covered by a flap.
Measures approx 7" inches by 6" inches, or 18cm x 15cm main body. Strap is approx 1 inch wide and approx 105 to 110cm in length.
Price £6.90
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Passport purse from Nepal
Good, Strong quality cotton from a Craftspeople's cooperative
in Kathmandu
thin & unobtrusive strap is approx 115cm long and easy to shorten
Main compartment, button - secured, measures 18cm / 7inches deep x 12cm /
5" inches wide
0uter compartment measures 10cm/ 4 inches deep
Price £6.25 each
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Patchwork denim passport purse / small shoulder bag
Nicely made. Single
compartment measures approx 22cm / 9" inches deep by 20cm / 8" inches
wide, secured by a flapover
Available in blue or purple. Price £9.95 each
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Hemp wallet
A smart, ethical and useful item, this
hemp wallet is handcrafted by a craftpeoples' co-operative in Nepal and imported
into the UK by Global Citizen Fairtrading.
Hemp is a hard - wearing, natural material
and popular in many ethical products.
As I hope may be visible from the picture of 4 of them near a 12-inch rule,
dimensions as follows; 12cm wide by 9.5cm closed (on velcro closure) or 22cm open.There are 2
banknote / bill compartments, one of which has a zipper. There are also 2 card
pockets, one of which has a zipper too. The label bears the hemp leaf picture
and reads, '100% hemp. Made in Nepal'
Please note, prices are for ONE wallet, not four as in picture.
Price £4.75 each
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cotton wallet with multicolour stripe
blue or purple trim available
Handcrafted in Nepal and
imported into the UK by a BAFTS - recognised Fairtrade importer
Dimensions approx as follows; 12cm wide by 9.5cm closed (on velcro
closure) or 22cm open.There are 2
banknote / bill compartments, one of which has a zipper. There are also 2 card
pockets, one of which has a zipper too. The label reads, '100% cotton. Made in
Nepal'
Please note each of these wallets is unique
and colours may vary slightly from the example pictured - for example most of
our current stock examples have navy blue trim on outside, however please let us
know if you want one with purple trim (as photo).
Price only £4.25
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Celtic
velvet drawstring purse
approx 14cm / 5.5 inches tall by 9cm / 3.5
" inches across
in a variety of colours & embroidered Celtic patterns
Please let us know if you have a colour preference or we'll pick one for you.
The pic on the left is our own and we have (at time of writing this) those very
pouches (and more!) in stock
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Lisu Hill Tribe purse from Thailand
Beautifully crafted applique work
Approx 9cm x 11cm
Available in purple, red, or
green. As pictured. The red, sporting pretty well all
the colours of the rainbow, is the brightest and more colourful of the trio.
Price £3.95 each
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Small Rainbow Purse
This fine purse is made of cotton, measures 3" inches by 4" inches, or 7.5cm x 10cm, has a zip fastened compartment and an attractive pattern of rainbow stripes .
Fair Trade. Hand made by skilled craftspeople, under the supervision of Siesta's Fair Trade policy.
ideal for cash, keys, tickets and life's little necessities.
Price £1.95 each
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Namaste blue or pink & green stripe zip coin / card purse
This fine purse is made of cotton, measures 9cm x 11cm,
has a zip fastened compartment and an attractive pattern of predominantly blue
stripes .
You should find this purse to be both very useful and a
real pleasure to own. Price
only £2.25 each
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Denim Blue Jeans zip purse, by Namaste
Zip purse ideal for carrying several bank cards, cash, keys, etc. yet is
compact & pocket size
Measures 11cm at widest and deepest points
personally recommended by myself - I use one of these
Excellent value at only £2.40
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