Living Room

Three joined photo frames made with real decorative leaves from Bali - perfect for hanging up.

Each frame: 13.5 x 12.5 cm          (Inner: 6.5 x 6.5 cm)

This item is made by The Mitra Bali Foundation, a non-governmental and non-profit organisation. It acts as a market and export facilitator for small craft producers who often live in the more remote areas of Bali. The foundation has a design centre where producers can access resources, work with designers and get regular training on new trends, technical aspects of production, health and safety and environmentally sustainable production.

Mitra Bali also has an environmental programme replanting Albesia (Blalu) trees. They ensure that their producers receive 50% of the total payment up front.

One of our most popular items, this novel and innovative spectacle stand is made from sustainable shesham wood.

This item is made by Asha Handicrafts. Asha represents more than 6,500 artisans in 10 states of India. 'Asha' means 'hope' in Sanskrit. It aims to sustain the marketing ability of individual and family based artisans. It is a not-for-profit organisation which works to ensure that benefits of handicraft production reach the craftspeople themselves, by buying directly from the artisan groups and offering advance payments on orders.

Asha provides training and teaching facilities in tailoring and metal work, thereby establishing new local groups of craftsmen. It also provides educational assistance for children of the producers, medical check ups and treatment and savings programs for artisans and spouses.

Handcarved shesham wood secret lock box, with a leaf carving top and side detail. The secret is the almost invisible sliding panel which, when pushed to the left, opens up the box.

Size: 22 x 14 x 6.5 cm

This item is made by Aspiration International which is a small organisation in Delhi, India. It organises small groups of semi-skilled and skilled artisans with the aim of promoting and developing cottage industries, improving economic and social welfare and providing fair wages. These groups are located all over India and some have now become independent artisans in their own community.

Handcarved shesham wood secret lock box, with handcarved top and secret lock.

Size: 15 x 12 cm x 5 cm

This item is made by Aspiration International which is a small organisation in Delhi, India. It organises small groups of semi-skilled and skilled artisans with the aim of promoting and developing cottage industries, improving economic and social welfare and providing fair wages. These groups are located all over India and some have now become independent artisans in their own community.

Three joined photo frames made with real decorative leaves from Bali - perfect for hanging up.

Each frame: 13.5 x 12.5 cm     (Inner: 6.5 x 6.5 cm)

This item is made by The Mitra Bali Foundation, a non-governmental and non-profit organisation. It acts as a market and export facilitator for small craft producers who often live in the more remote areas of Bali. The foundation has a design centre where producers can access resources, work with designers and get regular training on new trends, technical aspects of production, health and safety and environmentally sustainable production.

Mitra Bali also has an environmental programme replanting Albesia (Blalu) trees. They ensure that their producers receive 50% of the total payment up front.

Black and white oblong platter made from recycled aluminium.

Dimensions: 31 x 18cm

This item is supplied by a company called Namaste, which is a greeting that means literally “I salute the spirit within you” in India and Nepal. Namaste bought this item direct from a primary producer, having first designed it to suit the global market. As the artisans can't afford to buy the raw materials, Namaste made an advance payment for materials, workers and whatever else was necessary. They paid a fair price for the product, which works out at above the national average wage, and men and women are paid the same price for their craftsmanship.

Small trinket box with stone inlay

Size: 7.5 x 7.5 cm

This item is made by Tara Projects who work in and around Delhi, helping to generate steady work and income for home-based craftsmen by creating opportunities for them to market and sell their goods.

Black and white square platter made from recycled aluminium.

Dimensions: 29 x 29 cm

This item is supplied by a company called Namaste, which is a greeting that means literally “I salute the spirit within you” in India and Nepal. Namaste bought this item direct from a primary producer, having first designed it to suit the global market. As the artisans can't afford to buy the raw materials, Namaste made an advance payment for materials, workers and whatever else was necessary. They paid a fair price for the product, which works out at above the national average wage, and men and women are paid the same price for their craftsmanship.

One of our most popular items, this novel and innovative spectacle stand is made from a recycled bike chain. A perfect gift for keen cyclists!

This item is made in Moradabad, India by 'Noah's Ark'. Noahs Ark was founded there before the concept of Fair Trade existed. Their objective was to eliminate exporters taking advantage of artisans and their crafts. They provide regular employment to 300 people, run evening schools for children in remote villages and help artisans to build and establish their own workshops. A portion of Noah's Ark's profits is also allocated to run a school providing free education to nearly 50 of the artisans' children

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