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Ten Thousand Villages Newton's Apple - Onyx
Sir Isaac Newton, having discovered gravity on seeing an apple fall, would sensibly use this apple for a paperweight instead. Hand-carved in beautifully grained onyx, this solid little apple has a brass stem. With the aid of gravity, it will keep your pap
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Newton's Apple - Onyx
$12.99
Serrv Kisii Stone Egg Teal
Working with soapstone they mine from regional quarries, artisans in Kenya carve, dye, and etch these sculptural eggs entirely by hand. Each features a different design.
Who Made It: Your purchase provides a fair wage and life-changing community programs
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Kisii Stone Egg Teal
$6.95
Gitzell Fair Trade Woven Straw Shaker
Woven Straw Shaker
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Woven Straw Shaker
$8.95
Gitzell Fair Trade Small Patterned Soapstone Hearts 1"
Small Patterned Soapstone Hearts 1"
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Small Patterned Soapstone Hearts 1"
$2.95
Minga Fair Trade Ceramic Owl Professional (Fire Fighter)
These charming hand-painted owls are dressed and ready for duty! Whether donning a stethoscope, a paintbrush, or a hard hat, each little owl celebrates a beloved occupation with whimsical detail and vibrant personality. A delightful gift for teachers, gra
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Ceramic Owl Professional (Fire Fighter)
$11.95
Swahili African Modern Red Stone Heart with Etched Hearts
Celebrate love with this classic set of hand-carved soapstone hearts, each etched with delicate heart designs and dyed a vibrant red. Crafted by skilled artisans in western Kenya and finished with bright dyes and hand-etched details by artisans in Nairobi
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Red Stone Heart with Etched Hearts
$4.95
Swahili African Modern Mini Soapstone Hearts
This delightful set of a dozen miniature soapstone hearts brings a burst of color and craftsmanship to any space. Hand-carved by Kenyan artisans from locally sourced Kisii soapstone, each heart is uniquely dyed and polished, resulting in a beautiful mix o
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Mini Soapstone Hearts
$4.95
Global Crafts Zodiac Soapstone Hearts
These hand-carved Kisii soapstone zodiac hearts feature beautifully carved astrological signs on one side and their names on the other. Each heart is brightly painted, making it a perfect gift for birthdays or a meaningful keepsake to share with loved one
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Zodiac Soapstone Hearts
$3.95
Venture Imports Word Hearts - Mom Striped
Add a meaningful touch to any space with the Striped Hearts. Hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by skilled African artisans, these small hearts are brightly painted with inspiring words such as Mother, Justice, Courage, Strength, Diversity
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Word Hearts - Mom Striped
$2.95
Ten Thousand Villages Llama Measuring Tape
This uniquely adorable measuring tape takes an ordinary household staple and turns it into a fun tool you will look forward to using! The sweet, crocheted llama design with soft 3D ears and a floral headband will make you smile each and every time you pul
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Llama Measuring Tape
$12.99
Ten Thousand Villages Dog Measuring Tape
This uniquely adorable measuring tape takes an ordinary household staple and turns it into a fun tool you will look forward to using! The sweet, happy crocheted dog design with soft 3D ears will make you smile each and every time you pull out this handy m
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Dog Measuring Tape
$12.99
Swahili African Modern Cheerful Lion Soapstone Bowl
This cheerful lion soapstone bowl is hand-carved by artisans in the highlands of western Kenya from soft kisii stone, also known as soapstone. The bowl is hand-dyed a sunny yellow and etched with a cute depiction of a cheerful lion, adding a playful touch
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Cheerful Lion Soapstone Bowl
$9.95
Swahili African Modern Rainbows & Flowers Mini Cats
These adorable miniature cats are hand-carved from soft Kisii soapstone by skilled artisans in Kenya. Each tiny feline is then hand-dyed in vibrant, non-toxic colors and adorned with delicate etched flowers, making them a charming addition to any collecti
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Rainbows & Flowers Mini Cats
$4.95
Ten Thousand Villages Kitty Measuring Tape
Measuring becomes fun with this charming cat-themed measuring tape. Artisans working with Mai Vietnamese Handicrafts in Ho Chi Minh City create this gift.


Who Made It: Ten Thousand Villages is a pioneer of fair trade that does business differently, p
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Kitty Measuring Tape
$12.99
Venture Imports Word Hearts - Strength, Green
Hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, this green heart carries the inspiring word "Strength" as a reminder of resilience and perseverance. Carefully shaped, sanded, and waxed for a smooth, satiny finish, each heart is a u
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Word Hearts - Strength, Green
$2.95
Ganesh Himal Medium Windhorse Prayer Flag
Windhorse prayer flags are traditionally hung by Tibetans in high places to catch the wind so that the prayer will be carried out to bless all sentient beings. The prayer is intended to bring blessings and good fortune to the world and translates as:
“Ma
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Medium Windhorse Prayer Flag
$7.99
Venture Imports Word Hearts - Pride, Multicolor
Always be proud to be yourself! These colorful hearts have the word “Pride” carved on both sides. They are a fair trade keepsake handmade in Kenya. They are hand carved out of stone, sanded, dyed, and then etched, all using simple hand tools.
Each one is
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Word Hearts - Pride, Multicolor
$2.95
Venture Imports Turtles
These colorful turtles are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. They are hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, and dyed. Then an artisan uses a knife to etch the patterns into each turtle.
Each one is unique and hand-carved. Sizes and colors
Turtles
$7.95
Venture Imports Standing Dogs
These colorful standing dogs are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. They are hand carved out of stone, sanded until smooth, and dyed. Then an artisan uses a knife to etch the patterns into each dog.
Each one is unique and hand-carved. Sizes and colo
Standing Dogs
$9.95
Felt So Good Felt Easter Eggs Ornament, Assorted
Grab one or many of these felted Easter Eggs in gorgeous pastel colors, each with an individual, needle felted design. The perfect accompaniment for your Easter Tree or a chocolate free alternative for your egg hunt!

Who Made It: Felt So Good specializ
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Felt Easter Eggs Ornament, Assorted
$4.95
Ten Thousand Villages Compass Keychain
This compass key chain is a thoughtful gift of thanks to unwavering friend, or encouragement to stay the course. A compass workshop in India called Vertex evolved from a group of craftsmen who originally made surveying equipment for some of the earliest c
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Compass Keychain
$12.95
Women of the Cloud Forest Honeybee Orchid Vase
Show off your mini orchid plant in a sweet little honeybee vase. Created by our ceramic artisan partners in San Juan de Oriente Nicaragua. For decorative use only.


Who Made It: Women of the Cloud Forest works with Duilio and Damarias, potters in Nica
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Honeybee Orchid Vase
$11.95
Serrv Clear Glass Vase
This handmade fair trade glass vase is perfect for floral arrangements, centerpieces, and more!
Who Made It: Your purchase helps artisans in Moradabad, India "graduate" and create independent businesses, breaking the cycle of poverty and preserving India
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Clear Glass Vase
$9.95
Global Crafts Tiny Cats - Kisii Stone 1.5" - 2"
Carved from soapstone in Western Kenya, these tiny cats are colorful and whimsical to brighten up the smallest spaces.
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Tiny Cats - Kisii Stone 1.5" - 2"
$4.95