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Nice little handmade box with noughts and crosses.

Size: 20 x 12.5 cm

One of our most popular items, this novel and innovative gentlemens 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.

Helicopter made from recycled cans. 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.

Length: 23 cm

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

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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Wooden pencil box with recycled coloured pencil crayon stubs mounted on top.

Size: 20x7.5x6cm

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.

One of our most popular items, this novel and innovative ladies 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.

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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Palewa stone bookends with carved cat and mouse

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.