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Very popular and innovative model made from recycled cans, in plain silver colour with moving wheels and plastic windows. This type of modelling is known as Kapoaka, each piece is completely unique due to the nature of materials used.

This item is made by a Madagascan cooperative called Bezalila, which has united and equipped artisans allowing them to turn their craftsmanship into a genuine living. The money they have earned has enabled them to greatly improve their housing and agriculture.

Approximate size:    L: 19.5 cm      Height: 6.5 cm      Width: 8 cm

Please note this is not a toy. Not suitable for children to small parts and possible sharp edges.

Please note: due to the handmade and recycled nature of these products, each one is made up of a unique set of colours

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Our fairtrade dry mount 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 They are also good as a scrapbook too! 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

Our fairtrade dry mount 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 They are also perfect to use as a scrapbook! 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

Recycled metal and bicycle chain pair of book ends in the shape of a bicycle

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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Hand carved mango wood sewing box with elephant design on hinged lids.

Top drawers internal: 123x123x42mm Bottom compartment: 285x130x52mm. Overall size: 305x150x120mm

Mango trees are farmed for fruit across India. The tree is fast growing, and once they are no longer suitable for commercial fruiting, selling the wood is an additional source of income for the farmers

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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.Boat with painted display stand both made from recycled tin cans, with wire rigging and painted detailing. This type of modelling is known as Kapoaka, each piece is completely unique due to the nature of materials used. Size(including stand): 165x70x190mm

This item is made by a Madagascan cooperative called Bezalila, which has united and equipped artisans allowing them to turn their craftsmanship into a genuine living. The money they have earned has enabled them to greatly improve their housing and agriculture.

Please note this is not a toy. Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts. No sharp edges. Don't worry - the artisans wear protective gloves during the production of our tin items!

Please note: due to the handmade and recycled nature of these products, each one is made up of a unique set of colours.

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