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Ten Thousand Villages Chappal Mini Sandal Leather Keychain
Step into style with the Chappal Mini Sandal Leather Keychain! This fun and quirky accessory is made from scrap buffalo leather, making it not only fashionable and fun, but also environmentally friendly. The assorted colors make it perfect for the fashion
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Chappal Mini Sandal Leather Keychain
$7.95
Global Crafts 17543 ZIP Word Hearts - Multicolor
These colorful hearts are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. They are hand carved out of stone, sanded, dyed, and then etched, all using simple hand tools. Each one is unique and hand-carved. Sizes and colors vary from the photo.

Who Made This: Ha
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17543 ZIP Word Hearts - Multicolor
$2.95
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
Swahili African Modern Red Romancing Giraffe Soapstone Bowl
Hand-carved from smooth Kisii soapstone, this charming bowl features a delicate scene of two romancing giraffes, hand-etched by Nairobi artisans. A rich red dye enhances the design, making it a perfect keepsake or decorative accent for any space. Whether
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Red Romancing Giraffe Soapstone Bowl
$16.95
Global Crafts Love Miniature Elephants - Kisii Stone 2"
Kenyan artisans hand carve miniature elephants from soft soapstone from the Tabaka Hills of western Kenya. These elephants are dyed in purple, red and pink and incised with "love".

Who Made It: Global Crafts works with a wide range of smaller producer
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Love Miniature Elephants - Kisii Stone 2"
$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
Matr Boomie Bhaaloo Bear Eyeglass Holder Stand
Artisans use hand tools to skillfully carve blocks of sustainably harvested Indian rosewood into fine treasures.
Who Made It: Matr Boomie works with artisans to increase accessibility and sustainable employment in India. They partner with over 1,500 art
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Bhaaloo Bear Eyeglass Holder Stand
$32.95
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 Dolphins
These colorful dolphins 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 dolphin.
Each one is unique and hand-carved. Sizes and colors var
Dolphins
$9.95
Venture Imports Soapstone Owl
These colorful owls 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 owl.
Each one is unique and hand-carved. Sizes and colors vary f
Soapstone Owl
$9.95
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
Venture Imports Bookshelf Cats
These pouncing and playful cats 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 cat.
Each one is unique and hand-carved. Sizes and c
Bookshelf Cats
$9.95
Venture Imports Unicorn
These colorful unicorns 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 unicorn.
Each one is unique and hand-carved. Sizes and color
Unicorn
$9.95
Swahili African Modern Tiny Moose / Reindeer Kisii Stone 1.5" - 2"
Kenyan artisans hand carve each miniature reindeer from soft Kisii soapstone
Dimensions: 1" T x 0.75" W
Crafted from: Soapstone, non-toxic dye
Made in Kenya
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Tiny Moose / Reindeer Kisii Stone 1.5" - 2"
$4.95
Ten Thousand Villages Looking Ahead Keychain
A wonderful gift for someone with an exciting year ahead, the Looking Ahead Keychain is handcrafted by artisans working with Noah's Ark, a fair trade organization in Moradabad, India. The cost of metals has skyrocketed in recent years, which has had a dev
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Looking Ahead Keychain
$10.99
Ten Thousand Villages Parenthood Sculpture
This hand‒carved kisii stone statue honors the love shared between parent and child. Kisii soapstone, found only in Kenya, is a soft stone, easy to carve into many forms. Its satiny finish is achieved through multiple stages of sanding, followed by waxing
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Parenthood Sculpture
$39.99
Women of the Cloud Forest Recycled Aluminum Cross with Sunflower
Who Made It: On a quiet, bricked street on the outskirts of Managua, Dona Mayra del Socorro Parrales and her husband, Don Jose Maria Carrillo, operate their small recycled aluminum casting business, Pewter Nica, out of their concrete block home. It’s a ve
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Recycled Aluminum Cross with Sunflower
$34.95
Venture Imports Standing Angels | Red
These colorful angels 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 angel.
Each one is unique and hand-carved. Sizes and colors va
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Standing Angels | Red
$8.95
Venture Imports Tiny Rhinos - Kisii Stone
These colorful ornaments 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 ornament.
Each one is unique and hand-carved. Sizes and col
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Tiny Rhinos - Kisii Stone
$4.95
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