EARTH DIVAS
Since 2004, Earth Divas has partnered with skilled artisans in Nepal to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind accessories, each handcrafted with care and purpose. Our mission goes beyond selling products—we are committed to empowering communities and promoting sustainable trade. As proud members of the Fair Trade Federation, we prioritize ethical practices, ensuring fair wages and sustainable materials throughout our process. Our collections feature only natural fibers—avoiding synthetics and leather—while showcasing artisanal craftsmanship through seasonal designs released twice a year. Every product embodies the authenticity of Nepalese heritage, combined with a modern, conscious design. At Earth Divas, we take fair trade a step further. Our profits—100% of them—are returned directly to the artisans in cash payments, helping them build better lives for their families. We operate without a middleman, fostering personal connections with our artisans and ensuring that they receive direct compensation for their work. To keep our prices accessible for buyers, we manage costs by shipping via sea, and our founder, Ed Edmundson, operates without drawing a salary. Our small business works to ensure that every purchase from Earth Divas benefits both consumers and artisans.
DUNITZ & COMPANY
The seeds for Dunitz & Company were planted in 1989 when founder Nancy Dunitz visited Guatemala for the first time. “I had been employed in finance for several years at the movie studios,” notes Nancy. “I was longing to explore the world and focus on my creative side. A vacation took me to Guatemala and I’ve been working there ever since.” During the early stages of Dunitz & Company, Nancy met two artists who introduced beading techniques to a few Mayan women. She began collaborating with these creative women, and soon a viable and sustaining business was born. “We were on the ground floor,” comments Nancy. “Beading was a new medium in Guatemala and by creating fashion-forward designs, I knew I could also create demand.” In 2011, Dunitz & Company introduced the Joanie M collection, named to honor Nancy’s mother. This beautiful fused-glass jewelry line is also handmade in Guatemala. The line was born when Nancy saw tremendous potential in the glass work of a local artisan named Rosa and began collaborating with her. The colorful collection of jewelry they developed has delighted many of our customers and created a sustainable business for Rosa and her staff.
DHARMA DOG | KARMA CAT
Set the standard for wool pet beds and toys made in Nepal. Established in 2011, we designed and manufactured the first wool pet caves made in Nepal. Our pure wool pet toys are naturally engaging and we use safe, non-toxic dyes and there are no synthetic microfibers that may be harmful for your pet if they are ingested. As members of the Fair Trade Federation and Pet Sustainability Coalition, we complete a thorough vetting of our labor and environmental practices every year. Dharma Dog Karma Cat® is the product of our partnership of east and west, where design and practicality are one, and creativity meets substance. Together for more than 20 years, we have more than just an in-depth knowledge of local cultures and businesses, and our goal is simple: to provide economic stability for our artisan partners in a way that is environmentally sustainable.
TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES
As pioneers of fair trade, Ten Thousand Villages brings conscious shoppers purposeful handmade goods for home and life. Our maker-to-market movement puts people and planet first, believing that what we wear, what we place in our homes, or give as gifts should be ethically and sustainably made. We value the unique nature of something that’s been crafted by hand and we invest in the life of the maker behind it. Long-term partnerships with women and marginalized communities in developing countries helps break the cycle of poverty and ignite social change so that together we thrive. Ethical at every step • Ensuring makers earn a fair, living wage in safe working conditions • Caring for the Earth • Investing in partnerships that empower women and marginalized communities • Celebrating craft and culture • A cofounding member of the World Fair Trade Organization and Fair Trade Federation • A member of the Museum Store Association Impacting over 100,000 people – artisans and their families • 20+ developing countries • 75+ artisan partner groups • 20K+ makers • 60% are women • 75+ years’ experience as a fair trade leader
SANYORK FAIR TRADE
Our project in Peru is about promoting and employing skilled artisans in need for a market place, upholding fair trade values, respecting local traditions and family structures. Nestled in a dusty street, in one of the poorest suburbs of Lima, surrounded by large factories and hillside slums, our artisan workshop in San Juan de Lurigancho employs and houses dozens of local families of skilled talented artists. Fair trade wages and a sustainable workplace environment have given confidence, pride, inspiration to the artists contributing to their cultural preservation of tradition, lifestyle and dignity. As a result of the long-term relationships that we have nurtured with our artisan-partners, we have seen many improve their standard of living. Our endless objectives to improve quality and consistency along with marketing traditional crafts to a worldwide marketplace have driven Sanyork Fair Trade, Inc. to produce top of the line value gifts, accessories and apparel. Join us in celebrating the wonderful history and culture of the Andes, brought to us by our artisans who put their hearts and souls into all they’ve produced.
Swahili | AFRICAN MODERN
For 30 years, African Modern has been showcasing modern African artistry through an evolving collection of beautiful handmade baskets, furniture, sculpture, wooden bowls, jewelry and accessories. We partner with craft producers to design products that preserve traditional craft forms and appeal to modern lifestyles. Representing artisans from 12 nations across Africa, African Modern is a member of the Fair Trade Federation. We believe that the exchange of handcrafted goods should uplift skilled artisans and inspire conscientious collectors. Many of our products are crafted from natural or recycled materials. Others highlight the vibrance of modern African culture and the immense creativity of artisan entrepreneurs across the continent.
PROJECT HAVE HOPE
Is a collaborative of over 100 Ugandan artisans. Using recycled paper to create unique beads, and combining them with glass, metal and clay beads, artisans craft inspired jewelry designs that are on trend. Offering a selection of bold, statement pieces and colorful everyday, stackable bracelets, the appeal is unlimited and unmatched. Made by hand, each piece is truly a work of art. This wearable art also truly makes an impact to this impoverished community in Uganda. Through the sale of these crafts, children receive an education. Women receive business loans to expand their entrepreneurial spirit. And dreams become reality.
LOTUS AND LUNA
Lotus and Luna empowers artisan communities through educational resources, fair wages, and endless opportunities. Our unique, handcrafted products promote growth among our villages in Thailand, helping them achieve a better quality of life. We are proud to spread the importance of ethical consumption by sharing their talents with the world. Your support enables us to make the world a better place, one village at a time!
MINGA FAIR TRADE
Seeks to improve the economic lives and relationships between small producers in South America and their retail counterparts throughout the world by promoting fair trade commerce and intercultural education. We are a small business helping small businesses.
MIRA FAIR TRADE
Is a woman-owned home decor wholesaler founded on fair trade principles. We design wind chimes, copper coated bells, and other fairly traded home decor pieces. Founded in 2008, Mira’s goal has always been to empower women and underprivileged artisans by helping them attain long-term sustainability and economic independence through the Fair Trade model rather than charitable donations. We offer a wide variety of eclectic and unique home decor items made ethically and with recycled materials!
PAMPEANA
PamPeana Glass supports Fair Trade standards for labor, environmentalism and social policy relating to production and distribution of Fair Trade made products. Our focus is to work with individuals of lower economic resources providing opportunities that allow them to have a more stable environment and help them move from a position of vulnerability to one of security and economic self-sufficiency. When you purchase a product promoted by PamPeana, you become an ambassador of Fair Trade principles, supporting equality and sustainability as well as helping to preserve our environment. Small steps in the right direction take us further on our journey to a better world for everyone. On behalf of our family, and all of our Artisans in Ecuador, I would like to thank you for your support.
PEBBLE
Pebble is a beloved brand of handmade, fair-trade toys crafted with love and care by skilled women artisans in rural Bangladesh. Every Pebble product combines timeless charm with ethical craftsmanship, offering a delightful range of rattles, plush toys, and playsets that bring joy to children and families worldwide. Founded with a mission to create sustainable livelihoods, Pebble empowers artisans by providing fair wages and a safe working environment, allowing them to support their families and communities. The toys are made using eco-friendly materials like organic cotton, ensuring they’re as gentle on the planet as they are on little hands. From whimsical food rattles and cuddly animals to seasonal and holiday-themed collections, Pebble toys inspire creativity and spark smiles. Perfect for baby showers, birthdays, and everyday play, these unique, handcrafted toys are a thoughtful addition to any retail store. By choosing Pebble, you’re not just adding delightful toys to your collection—you’re supporting fair trade and empowering women across the globe. Together, let’s bring joy and positive change, one handmade toy at a time.
GLOBAL CRAFTS
Curates socially responsible products from artisan groups around the world. Global Craft's mission is to offer income-generating opportunities to artisan groups in disadvantaged communities by bringing beautiful products to mainstream markets. Global Crafts imports high-quality home décor, holiday, & accessories with a purpose-driven story. Our strong partnerships extend around the world to artisan groups in Haiti, Kenya, South Africa, Mexico, Nepal, and India. We tell the story of the artform, personal interest, and sustainability to bring the handcrafted pieces to life. Categories include home décor, giftables, tabletop, holiday and some jewelry/accessories.
SEVYA HANDMADE
"Sevya" is a Sanskrit word that means "caring through service"; caring for humanity and for the environment we live in. Sevya is dedicated to preserving the indigenous art forms and cultures of India by supporting the artisan communities who uphold these traditions. We work directly with artisan communities throughout India to develop contemporary styles of apparel & accessories that showcase their traditional and eco-friendly methods of handcraft--including hand-loom, block-printing, tie-dye, and embroidery. Our collection of fair trade apparel, accessories, and home linens are made with the finest natural materials using traditional craft techniques, which are passed down from generation to generation. By providing a sustainable livelihood to these artisan communities, we help to ensure that these artisans, and their craft traditions, can continue to flourish.
GOOD PAPER
Good Paper exists to restore the human spirit. It starts with our cardmakers, hardworking survivors who have overcome challenges such as human trafficking and genocide. And it continues as our cards are sent around the world, delivering encouragement, joy, and hope to their recipients. Our recycled, handmade paper delights and our mission uplifts the soul, and each card is hand-signed by the cardmaker whose life you are changing with your purchase.
KAMIBASHI
Kamibashi owners Kristen and Chris Daniels started Kamibashi (Japanese for "paper bridge") while teaching English to university students in Kyoto, Japan. A few months before moving to their new hometown of Asheville, NC in 2005, they read a story in an English language magazine about string dolls while they were having breakfast at a café in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Curious to see these small string creatures in person, they headed to the night market that evening, and the rest is history! Fifteen years later, Kamibashi is still going strong. What started as a group of 15 string doll characters has grown to over 250, most of which are designed together with the leaders of the two string doll groups we have been working with since the very beginning. Kristen, Chris, and the Kamibashi team never fail to be amazed by the creativity of their string doll artisans and their ability to make pretty much anything and anyone out of string.
SILK ROAD BAZAAR
Silk Road Bazaar is a wholesale representative of marginalized artist groups located in Central Asia. We connect with artists who are far from the capitals, who have limited market access, who do not possess modern marketable skills but have carried on traditional craft culture. Following the proverb, ‘the best way to know a man is to walk a thousand miles in his shoes,’ we believe that to know who we are working with and to understand their lives, we ourselves need to live like and with them. We live amongst our artist groups for an extended period of time. During that time we help them become self-sustainable by developing their designs, management techniques, quality control and computer skills. All designs and collaborations are original works of Central Asian artists and Silk Road Bazaar.
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BELART
Is a socially conscious jewelry line that provides sustainable employment to internally displaced communities located in post-conflict regions in Colombia. When the company was created more than fifteen years ago, we set out to confront a humanitarian crisis with deep roots by creating revenue and sustainable employment for those trapped in the lowest levels of poverty: women and indigenous peoples. By partnering with more than three hundred artisans Belart has been able to introduce collections that preserve eroding traditions and celebrate Colombia’s biodiversity.Our designs are inspired by a reverence for nature and a passionate emphasis on devising creative and artistic ways to present issues to the world that most need our attention. We Are A woman-led Fair Trade company with over 380 artisan partners across Colombia and Vietnam.
MATR BOOMIE FAIR TRADE
Traveling back 3,000 years to ancient India, you will hear Sanskrit, one of the oldest languages, spoken on the tongues of people walking in the streets. It is here where we find inspiration for our company name. In Sanskrit, matr signifies ‘mother’ and boomie stands for ‘land’. Together, Matr Boomie means motherland, the ground we walk on, the creative source. Here at Matr Boomie Fair Trade, our vision is to create a world that is playful, compassionate, kind and connected. We use trade as a tool for positive change by distributing products for ethical living. Each timeless piece is handcrafted through processes which are gentle for the planet and safe for its people. We are a one stop destination for ethical and sustainable gift shopping. Our collection of fair trade jewelry, home decor and unique gifts are made from natural and upcycled materials that are sourced in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. We are members of the Fair Trade Federation and partner with over 1,500 artisans in marginalized communities throughout India to create economic and sustainable living opportunities, with a special focus on women.
UPAVIM
Is an ethical and fair trade certified line of handmade goods including home, baby, and accessories. All the products are handmade by a self-run women's cooperative in the outskirts of Guatemala City. At UPAVIM we believe that when women are economically empowered, families thrive and communities are safer. Through our income generating projects, the women of UPAVIM are able to not only support themselves and their families, but also to support their community. For over 28 years, UPAVIM has worked with and within the community of La Esperanza to develop programs for the community’s benefit. Who works for, manages, and develops these programs? The women of La Esperanza and surrounding communities.
AID THROUGH TRADE
Aid Through Trade is a Founding Member of the Fair Trade Federation. Aid Through Trade empowers women by creating opportunity through beautifully designed jewelry. While teaching in the late '80s as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nepal, Damian Jones became inspired by the artisans of the Kathmandu Valley and intrigued by the use of glass beads in the Nepalese culture. Damian visited many artisans and artisan groups in various regions of Nepal, and observed the artisans as they created unique jewelry designs. Damian recognized that although the designs varied from place to place, there was one undeniable constant across all villages: Women’s lives changed dramatically when they had an income. Upon his return to the United States, Damian began to conceptualize the idea of working with artisans in a fair, dignified manner as a way to improve their lives. Damian quickly realized that if he were going to succeed in a global marketplace, he would need to emphasize continual design and re-design. After traveling back to Nepal numerous times, Damian actualized his vision in 1993, founding Aid Through Trade, a fashion design company with ethics, and introducing to the world for the first time to The Original Roll-On® Bracelet.
MARQUET
is dedicated to importing handmade accessories, gifts, and decor from Thailand and Vietnam. We travel around the world to meet craftsmen and find new and exciting products. Our goal is to empower artisans and entrepreneurs in developing countries by expanding their potential to reach a larger audience. We have personally met all of our artisans. This personal connection allows us to grow our business on mutual trust and respect. As we develop deeper relationships with our artisans, we advise them on everything from products and styles to long-term hiring and growth plans.