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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
Swahili African Modern Geo Soapstone Keepsake Hearts
Chubbier and fuller than our other soapstone heart products, these vibrant sculptures are the result of carving, polishing, dying, and etching by talented Gusii artisans in western Kenya. Available in an assortment of pink, red and blue, etched with hundr
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Geo Soapstone Keepsake Hearts
$3.95
Venture Imports Word Hearts - Congrats, Red
Celebrate achievements and milestones with this hand-carved Kisii soapstone heart, featuring a bold red finish and the word "Congrats" inscribed on the surface. Carved from a single piece of natural soapstone by African artisans, each heart undergoes mult
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Word Hearts - Congrats, Red
$2.95
Venture Imports Word Hearts - Mother, Dark Blue
This hand-carved Kisii soapstone heart is a heartfelt tribute to motherhood, featuring a deep blue finish and the word "Mother" inscribed on the surface. Carefully shaped from a single piece of natural soapstone by African artisans, each heart goes throug
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Word Hearts - Mother, Dark Blue
$2.95
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
Serrv Mango Wood Bulb Vase
This artisan-made vase can be displayed as a statement piece or artfully arranged with flowers, grasses, or berry-studded branches. Formed from layered mango wood, joined and turned for a smooth finish. Recommended for use with artificial or dried foliage
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Mango Wood Bulb Vase
$33.99
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
Global Crafts Soapstone Hearts with Designs
Carved from soapstone in Western Kenya, these adorable hearts are colorful and whimsical to brighten up the smallest spaces. Colors and patterns vary.

Who Made It: Global Crafts works with a wide range of smaller producer groups from around the world
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Soapstone Hearts with Designs
$3.25
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
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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
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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
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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
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Standing Dogs
$9.95
Ten Thousand Villages Canada Beaded Elephant Sculpture (Small)
This whimsical elephant is made from wire and beads by a fair trade group in Kenya.
Materials: Wire and Beads
Handcrafted in Kenya
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Beaded Elephant Sculpture (Small)
$11.95
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
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
Swahili African Modern Santa's Little Lion Helper Sculpture
Talented Kenyan carvers whittle this adorable holiday lion sculpture from jacaranda wood. Wearing a bright red Santa hat, this sweet handmade sculpture makes a wonderful gift or addition to holiday decor.

Sold singly. Because each item is handmade, eve
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Santa's Little Lion Helper Sculpture
$10.95
Venture Imports Cat Head Bowl - Kisii Stone
These charming cat bowls are a fair trade product handmade in Kenya. They are hand-carved out of stone and then sanded until smooth. Since the natural bowl shows the natural colors of the stone, some color variations should be expected. One can often see
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Cat Head Bowl - Kisii Stone
$14.95
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 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
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
Global Crafts Lover's Knot Cream Stone 8" Sculpture
Hand-carved from a single piece of kisii soapstone by african artisans, this sculpture is an abstract artwork celebrating the loving bond between two souls. Known as ""the wedding sculpture"" in kenya, the two loops represent two people joined as one, yet
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Lover's Knot Cream Stone 8" Sculpture
$34.95