We have opted to offer only the top examples of the wonderful, widely -
varied, imaginative & intriguing gifts available. I hope you'll agree, there are some
great little items here.
We have separate pages dedicated to Fairly - traded Windchimes
and Dreamcatchers, and Incense
& Holders (which make great gifts, as indeed could many other
goodies found elsewhere on this site)
Remember, wholesale enquiries are welcome,bulk prices available on request
The Fantastic, Fairly traded, Fluttering Butterfly
This delightful curiosity is hand - crafted in Indonesia. The
butterfly's wings can be made to flutter realistically by squeezing a balloon
bulb. Hand - held, or affixed to a table or any suitable surface.
The card base folds outwards to facilitate this. Whilst this has great
appeal for children, it must be noted that this is not a toy, contains detachable
small parts, and so is not suitable for unsupervised very small children.
Imported to the UK by Global Citizen Fairtrading. These are truly amazing - Try some and find out why they
are the number one item in our Wholesale range.
Price £1.95 each. Buy 3 for £5.00 See
(above) how the prices drop with quantity!
Wholesale enquiries welcome
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The magickal, mystical, hand held brass Mandala.
Ancient meditation aid (or
modern stress-reliever). As the header card, pictured above and available (as an
optional extra for a mere 10p) with the Mandala, says... This
device was originally developed in India some 2500 years ago, to aid the early
Buddhists in their meditation.
Symbolic shapes can be created, such as the Universe, the
Earth, the Sun, the hourglass (time), Yin and Yang (the opposites), the Sky, the
Creation, the Explosion, the Void, the Tunnel (the travel of time), the Egg
(rebirth)... You
may well find your own symbols & interpretations, as you coax your mandala
through its endless changes of shape. Many find that use of a mandala can help
focus the mind, aid concentration and relieve stress.
These are very pleasant to just play around
with. Creative types especially love them!
These Mandalas are the sturdiest and best -
made that we have come across. They are imported direct from the family in
India who make them, by Global Citizen Fairtrading.
Price is for one mandala. There are 4 in
the picture to indicate just 4 of its many shape variations.
Price £3.50 for 1 'loose' (£3.60 with info) Buy 3 for £10.00 /(£10.20
with info)
See
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Please buy info sheets seperately, below, if required
These haki sacks are brand new, hand crafted in Guatemala, and each one is unique.Each ball is 6cm in diameter. The colourful outer is woven in various designs, colours & patterns. They are filled with seeds and weigh approx 55g each
Uses include juggling, circus props, stress relief - it is pleasantly soothing to squeeze, hacky sacks for a knockabout with friends, painless ball - tag, and I'm
sure you can think of more...
Makes an uplifting, interesting and ethical gift.
Hundreds in stock. Wholesale / Bulk prices on request
Worry Dolls from Guatemala in pouches
with explanatory card
These typically come in attractive woven tie top little bags, which are
approx 7cm deep and 5cm wide. Inside you may find 6 or more little (about 2.5cm
,tall,) dolls, variously attired, and a little explanatory note, reading,
"According to legend, Guatemalan children tell one worry to each doll when
they go to bed at night and place the dolls under their pillow. In the morning
the dolls have taken their worries away
Tastefully, not excessively, packaged, with a header card that reads;
Guatemalan worry people
"In the highland villages of Guatemala, where the majority of the people are of Mayan descent, a story is told........
It is said that if you tell one worry to each worry person when you go to bed at night and place them under your pillow, in the morning all your worries will have been taken away."
The attractive patterned woven bag contains 4 to 6 worry people and makes an uplifting, interesting and ethical gift.
Further info on the card reads;- "This product has been made in and around the Guatemalan market town of Chichicastenango and has been imported by a recognised Fair Trade company. This is not a toy. Not suitable for children under three" (Indeed it contains small parts, hence the choking hazard for unsupervised very small children).
Bag & doll colours vary
Price £1.80 per pouch, 3 pouches @ £5,
10 pouches @ £14.20
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Mixed wood rolling tortoise
A great fun & friendly item. Very
well crafted in India from 4 different woods. Simply beautiful
Turning the mixed-wood sphere on top propels the legs, or push the turtle along
and the sphere spins.
Stands 8cm (3" inches) high, 8cm long. Price £6.95
Large model, 12.5cm high, 13-14cm long Price £10.95
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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
executive bags, satchels and coin/card purses
can be colour coordinated with these purses , to create matching sets - see our bags,
wallets purses page
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Hand painted, lacquered turtles from Sri Lanka
A lovely fair trade item.
These turtles each have a little loop so can be used as pendants, beads, or
charms.
Each one is unique and individually made with love & care
Only 90p each or 3 for £2.20, Bulk prices on request
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Kukri letter openers from Nepal
Attractive, unusual yet also
functional items, these mini Kukri (knife of the highly respected and courageous
Gurkhas of Nepal) are individually handcrafted by a craftpeoples' cooperative in Nepal and
imported into the UK by Global Citizen Fairtrading.
The craftsmanship is very good and justifies the admiration these receive.
NB. These are too small to be combat knives. However; Anyone purchasing these knives must be aware
that knives are sharp and can be dangerous when misused; Care must be taken at
all times to ensure children's and your own safety. We cannot sell these knives
to anyone under the age of 18, so by purchasing you are confirming that you are
aged 18 or over. More stationery items available on our Ethical
Stationery page
Brass kukri (Gurkha knife) letter opener with dragon design
Ornate yet useful as a pocket knife /
letter opener
As I hope may be visible from the picture of 3 of them near a 12
inch rule, dimensions as follows; Curved sheath, 3" inches, with dragon
design incision work, snugly houses a 2 and 1/4" inch long curved brass
blade. The curved handle is 1" long, nicely shaped brass. Overall length of
sheathed item is thus 4 inches long. Crafted entirely from brass.
Prices are for ONE item, not three as in
picture. Price only £4.50 each
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Small Kukri
penknife/Letter Opener fish shape
Steel bade. wooden 'fish' sheath &
handle. A novel yet useful pocket knife / letter opener
As
I hope may be visible from the picture of 3 of them near a 12 inch rule,
dimensions as follows; curved wooden sheath (fish 'body'), 10cm, with incision
fish - scale work and inlaid steel eye, snugly houses a 8cm long curved steel
blade. The fish tail shaped handle is 5.5cm long and crafted from wood. Overall
length of sheathed item is thus 15cm - ish long. Price only £5.55 each
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Horn handle letter opener / penknife small kukri
Steel
bade. Horn handle wood sheath w brass. Useful as a penknife / pocket knife
/ letter opener / camping / field knife.
As
I hope may be visible from the picture of 3 of them near a 12 inch rule,
dimensions as follows; curved wooden sheath, 11cm, with incision work and brass
trim & inlay, snugly houses a 9cm long curved steel blade. The curved handle
is 5cm long and crafted from horn with brass trim & inlay. Overall length of
sheathed item is thus 16cm to 17cm long. Price only £6.45 each
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Tiny
Kukri Brooch in ornate sheath
An
attractive and unique item, this mini Kukri (knife of the highly respected and
courageous Gurkhas of Nepal) brooch is handcrafted by a craftpeoples'
cooperative in Nepal and imported into the UK by Global Citizen Fairtrading.
Useful in situations where only a one - inch brass kukri will suffice (!), the
craftsmanship is very good and justifies the admiration it receives.The sheath is silver plated upon brass (so the plating remains in place
unlike with cheaper metals).
As I hope may be visible from the picture of 3 of them near a 12 inch rule,
dimensions as follows; Kukri is 1 inch end to end, and when sheathed
overall length of brooch is 4cm.Each
item is individually hand - crafted so measurements are approximate. beads are black, red, torquoise and lapis blue - available in all one
colour or a combination of colours.Please
state your preference or we'll happily choose for you.
Price is for
ONE item, not four as in picture. Price £4.95 each
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Indian Medicine Bag, pouch on necklace cord
from BAFTS Fair Trade suppliers. Suede pouch Shaman's
purse with feather
Pouch (colours vary) is typically up to 3"
inches / 7cm deep, and can be worn round the neck like a necklace using the cord.
Available in black, grey, indigo or navy blue, olive green, red or varying shades of
brown suede (please let us know when you pay for the item if you have a
preference, otherwise we will choose for you)
The pouch contains many items symbolic for the Medicine Man's Magic
Many items are included but you could always add your own...
Native seeds are usually added by the customers. We dont always send them because
of Import / Export rules on seeds. We can add them for UK customers on
request
An informative tag (supplied) states;
"The American Indian medicine bag
was always carried by the medicine man. The Medicine Man was the next most
important member of the tribe after the chief, he was responsible for the
healing of the sick and injured, predicting the future and driving away evil
spirits.
Each of the contents of the bag has a
specific purpose and their meaning is symbolised by the charm. The cloth was
used as a symbol of healing, the stones characterize strength-the type of stone
selected was based on both the type of the illness and the position of the
member within the tribe, the turquoise blue is the traditional stone of the
indian. the stick was used to drive away the evil spirits, the seeds symbolize
the seeds of life and were used for fertility, growth and longevity.The feather is the symbol of free spirit.
With the right mix, the medicine man
could not only achieve miraculous healing, but could also bring about an
important balance and harmony in life.
Try selecting the
right mix to bring a balance to your life.Other
charms may be added to achieve the ultimate harmony"
Price £2.95 for 1 See
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Wooden animal noise - makers (Guiro)
rub them with the stick provided and realistic
animal sounds can be imitated Hand-crafted in Thailand. All come Neatly
Boxed unless stated otherwise.
Chirruping Grasshopper Guiro
Cute and effective guiro
sounding like the chirrup of a grasshopper in the summertime.
comes boxed available in 2 sizes
approx 10cm long (to order) Price £7.50
approx 15cm long (in stock & ready for immediate dispatch) Price
£10.95
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Oinking Pig Guiro
Oinks beautifully. Approx 12-13cm in length in stock
ready for immediate dispatch.
The smaller, 10cm, version takes approx 3 extra days, is £1 cheaper &
available to order. Price
£9.25
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Croaking Frog Guiro
Large Frog Guiro in a natural wood finish. Excellent quality percussive
instrument with a great croaking sound which is deeper in the larger
frogs. 4 sizes available,
small (approx 5cm long, without box) Price £4.95 Medium approx 12cm long. Price 9.95
Large, (approx 16cm in length) Price £14.00
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'Courage' Wall Hanging Scroll
Scroll / Wall Hanging promoting
Courage
Do you have a friend / family member / loved one facing daunting challenges?
An ideal gift, comes in it's own black pouch which it rolls up into
fabric measures approx 27" inches / 68cm long and 10.5" inches / 26cm
wide
scroll bars are approx 11.5" inches / 29cm long
Text reads; "Courage
Not the absence of fear or despair but the strength to conquer them"
Price £10.95
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Easter Island Head Statues
Hand
carved, atmospheric and evocative of those legendary monoliths
Although pictured here in pairs, they are sold singly
Pictures are of the actual item(s) currently held in stock
Large Easter Island Head
These
stand 31cm tall
Price £20 each, £38 per pair
Easter Island Head 20cm
These
stand 20cm high
Price £12.95 each, £24 per pair
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Hand carved wood dragon plaque
Superb detail in this beautifully crafted piece
Approx 20cm in diameter Price £19.00
'Keep Out!' skull door plaque, skull and cross bones
Ideal
for restricted areas!
skull on cross-bones, as pictured
for some reason the skull calls to my mind motorcycle club insignia
measures 1 foot / 30cm wide x 12.5inches / 31cm high
Price 12.00 each
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Pentacle design, carved night light / tea light holder
Freestanding. Beautifully carved in Bali. Pictured
here in the snow
Stands 15cm / 6" inches tall. Price £7.95 each
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Hand carved Man of the
wood
Individually pictured
from varying angles
They come with bark attached. Quite a rough - hewn look yet the carving is
excellent
each one comes with hook and rope to hang on your wall or door or wherever you
like...
Each one is unique
- we currently only have the two below in stock
Excellent gifts for men, who love their rugged
natural beauty, intriguing concept and excellent workmanship.
Each one is individually hand-crafted and
unique, so the sizes given and the photographs are approximate
Small log box, 7 x 6 x 5cm Price £4.95 each
Medium log box, 13 x 10 x 7cm
£8.95 each
Large log box, 17 x 15 x 7cm £12.50 each
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Beautifully - crafted Secret boxes
Very well made by by Aspiration in
India, these boxes can only be opened by those who know the secret (an
easily-removed sticker explains how)
New stock just arrived - Our secret boxes
are in stock and ready for immediate despatch
Small (code (082) Box with secret lock. Brass inlay with
flowers & hearts
Measures 15cm x
10cm x 6.5cm. Price £18.95
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Medium (code 083) Box with secret lock 22x14x7cm
3 flowers design carved on lid. Price £24.00
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Medium (code 002) Box with secret lock. Floral carving on lid
22 x 14 x 6.5 cm. Price £24.00
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Large (code 004) Box secret lock. Carved design on lid and
sides
27x19x7cm £29.00
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Set of 3 matching wooden boxes
Fit one inside the other - for easy stowage
Spiral design in ceramic on lids, which are hinged and open upwards
Nicely grained wood, stained quite dark
Boxes measurements in height x width x length below
10cm x 13cm x 18cm , 8cm x 10cm x 15cm , 5cm x 12cm x 7.5cm x 12cm
RRP £29.95 Our Price £19.95
set of three. Only one set in stock
Fancy carved wooden incense stick burner and store
This item also feature brass inlaid
elephants. Here the incense sticks or cones can be burnt inside the box,
with the lid closed. Ornate panels of holes, beautifully carved and
finished, allow the smoke to drift through.
There is also a closeable & separate storage compartment at the base for
incense sticks or cones
30.5cm (1 foot) long, 5.5cm wide, 6.5cm high.
comes with high quality complimentary (free) incense
A lovely,
unique piece. Very impressive.
the Weight is approx 1.4 kilo / 3lbs
height is approx 33cm / 13 inches high,
width is approx 28cm / 11 inches wide
quite rounded - is several inches 'deep'
string loop attached for easy wall mounting
Price £32.00
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Large 2 - tone Green Man mask plaque
46cm
high x 29cm wide
under 3cm thick (or 'deep'), so sits nicely against a wall
string loop attached for easy wall mounting
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Flat green Man Mask
Measures
26cm high by 20cm wide
string loop attached for easy wall mounting
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Kissing Couple carved statue
A beautiful & alive wood piece from Bali
that is difficult to do justice in a photo
Available Large - 30cm tall size, £18.00
Available Medium, 20cm tall size, £12.00
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Entwined kissing couple carved statue
Approx 6" inches / 15-16cm tall
Another very nice piece. Price £8.95
Available Large - 30cm tall size, £18.00
Available Medium, 20cm tall size, £12.00
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Entwined kissing couple carved statue
Approx 6" inches / 15-16cm tall
Another very nice piece. Price £8.95
Set of 10 assorted coloured wooden stick / twig style colouring pencils
Hand Crafted in Thailand
These novel yet useful colored (deliberate
'typo' in an attempt to woo transatlantic search engines) pencils
are a delight to use and make an excellent gift
Approx 5" inches long, and thicknesses can vary between 8mm and 14mm
Please note measurements are all approximate & each one is unique &
individually crafted.
Please note also; Price is for ONE set of TEN pencils.
CURRENTLY out of STOCK - Please let us
know if you want to be contacted when (It'll be summer
2012 at the earliest) we next have
these.
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