Living Room

Our fairtrade sari albums all come with 30 pages of acid-free handmade Indian Khadda paper each interleaved with protective tissue paper. Each album can hold up to 120 6" x 4" photos. The khadda paper used in the products is handmade using recycled cotton leftover from the massive garment industry in India. The paper is made by a charity in rural Rajasthan that promotes women’s education and their social standing in the rural villages.The Khadda paper comes as white, black, cream or embedded with small leaves or petals. Size: 18 x 26 cm Due to the handmade nature of the paper used to make these journals there will be some variation in the design of the sheets that have been embedded with small leaves or petals By buying this product you will be supporting the work of skilled artisans and craftspeople in Rajasthan, India. These albums are made by a small family business that follows fair trade priciples. Learn More

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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