Fair trade gifts

Bored with the same old gift ideas and presents? In this section you'll find links to eco-friendly, unique gifts and gadgets not available in the shops. So why not surprise your friends and relatives with something different, whilst supporting fair trade and helping to protect the environment?

			Ecomundi sources products designed to help you live a greener lifestyle. From solar gadgets to biodegradable partyware and from natural toothpaste to energy saving devices, ecomundi has a huge range of the latest and greatest eco-friendly products that make going green that much easier. Part of The Mundi Group, which includes the mondomundi chain of Fair Trade shops. www.ecomundi.co.uk/eco/index.php
			Buy from FARM-Africa PRESENTS and you can choose from an amazing range of quirky and memorable gifts which represent just some of the ways that your donation can be used to make a difference to the lives of poor African farmers.
			Uncompromising standards, undeniable results, celebrate this Christmas with stunning new gifts and luxurious skincare designed for the distinctive needs of men and women to enjoy at home and during time away. The collections are formuated around mineral-rich water and plant extracts, vitamins, anti-oxidants and organic vegan ingredients. Thus increasing moisturisation and skin elasticity, reducing fine lines, and essential anti-oxidant protection of ageing skin. Skincare advice, gift vouchers and gift service available. Contact: Tel 0845 0037422 (local rate), email: sales@thenaturalspacompany.co.uk
			BoBelle is an online boutique specialising in gorgeous hand made fashion accessories and gifts. Each gift is produced under fair-trade conditions using the finest materials, with attention to detail being the key difference which adds to the exceptional quality. With many products using recycled materials you can be sure you are helping and encouraging resourceful production. www.bobelle.co.uk/
			adila (just & fair) launched their internet boutique of Fashion Accessories, Interiors and Art, July 2006. The idea was simple, combine ethical production and fair trade practices with innovative, exciting design. Traditional skills have been applied to discarded materials such as paper, plastic and cotton to create contemporary, functional, unique, funky well designed products. The first adila collection has been personally sourced from township, farm and community projects based in South Africa. Working only with producers and designers who adhere to fair trade and ethical production. adila (just & fair) is a member of BAFTS (British Association of Fair Trade Shops) and a recognised fair trade importer. 10% profit from all original works of art by Altaf Kramer is donated to Bowy House (a care home in South Africa for infants and babies diagnosed with HIV/AIDS) Click to read more ...http://adila.co.uk/sponsored_project.php
			Environmentally Sound Products Recommended by an Imaginary Hamster. The idea of this website is to give choice to the consumer. It doesn't aim to save the world or to make you feel bad about not doing enough. They believe that there is always an alternative product that is either Natural, Ethically produced, not harmful or environmentally friendly. If you have the choice and it's easy and it doesn't cost more then why not go for a better alternative? http://ecohamster.co.uk/
			Hubcap Creatures is a one-man operation that makes three-dimensional natural forms, usually marine and animal life, out of recycled, abandoned or donated items. As decorative sculptural objects, their intention in the world is to entertain, but more importantly it's to inform about the importance of recycling, the possibilities of re-using and hopefully the re-definition of what we think we know about the nature of value. http://hubcapcreatures.com/
			Boutiko is a fresh new online boutique, whose aim is to make it easy and fun to buy ethically sourced gifts without sacrificing style. All their products conform to certain ethical criteria; they might be fair trade, produced from recycled materials or natural and organic ingredients, made by a women's co-operative in India, or handmade locally by a small family run business. From elegant, handmade jewellery and soft organic baby clothing, to quirky vintage fabric doorstops and handmade recycled leather notebooks in bright colours, they offer something for everyone, with products that are not just intrinsically but also ethically beautiful! www.boutiko.co.uk/index.php
			SKYLOTUS offers a delightful selection of fairly traded, gorgeous gifts for all occasions. Are you looking for a lovely gift for someone special? Visit their online shop for creative ideas and original gifts for you and your loved ones. Created far from the industrialized cities of the world, every purchase with SKYLOTUS supports the economic empowerment of the artisans and their families in the Valley of Kashmir. http://skylotus.co.uk/
			Wondering what to get your grandparents, best friend, cousin or brother-in-law? By choosing a World Vision Alternative Gift, you can bring a smile to more than one person. Your friend or family member will have the fun of opening their personalised card and discovering their gift, and a family living in poverty in the developing world will receive their life-changing gift.
			My Eco Store – http://www.myecostore.co.uk The new eco store giving you the choice to go green, including recycled products, environmentally friendly products, and eco gifts. They stock Onya Bags, Eco Kettles, Heat Logs, Sun Jars and Eco Balls to name just a few of the eco gifts that are available to buy online now.
			Ecostaurus is the online organic and eco website. They have a fabulous range of locally sourced organic products for all the family, together with great recycled, energy efficient eco home and office products. All of which help move towards a sustainable lifestyle. www.ecostaurus.com
			Tiger Lily specialise in unique designer and fashion jewellery, gifts, home furnishings and accessories. It is Tiger Lily's aim to source high quality and innovative, design-led fairtrade products from different regions of the world. Browse their selection of contemporary fair trade gifts, stationery, bags and scarves, and their recently introduced Home and Eco-Friendly collections, produced using sustainable materials. Tiger Lily is a member of Ethical Junction and a well established importer and registered member of BAFTS, The British Association for Fair Trade Shops. Their vibrant shop is open daily and is located in Ludlow, Shropshire. www.tigerlilyshop.co.uk/
			Jaxsons offers a wide selection of gifts with an ethos of recycling, sustainability and fair trade. Their gifts are quirky and unique and many of them are British made to ensure 'product miles' are kept to a minimum, or, they are fairly/ethically traded from co-operatives that ensure employees have a say in how their business is conducted. If we all play a small part in buying with a conscience, together we can begin to make a real difference to the world today. www.jaxsonsgifts.com/
			Organic, recycled products & gifts for the green UK home: Biome Lifestyle offers contemporary designed homewares for people who want to live stylishly, without harming the environment. The online store provides products for every room of the home, made from only organic, recycled or sustainable materials. www.biomelifestyle.com/
			Stylish cushions, throws, decorative and fashion accessories that are not only of the highest quality but also unique and ethically made. All Saathay products are individually hand crafted by highly skilled artisans. Saathay is a Fair Trade company and works only with Co-operatives and small producer groups. www.saathay.com/
			Monkey Drum’s mission is to develop and maintain trading partnerships with small, like-minded businesses all over the world. All of their products are handmade using sustainable materials. It is not just about avoiding plastic, factories and all of that stuff, but about positively creating a new kind of trade and keeping skills and techniques alive - because we are going to need them!! www.monkey-drum.com/products.php?cat=3
			Jacaranda Blue is an online gift shop specialising in contemporary and stylish fair trade gifts and decorative items from around the world, many of them exclusive to jacarandablue.co.uk. The range includes unique homeware, recycled products, organic bath products, handcrafted jewellery and many more gifts for both men and women. All their products are sourced either from IFAT or BAFTS recognised organisations or directly from the craftspeople themselves in order to ensure that they have been fairly traded.
			Planet Trash, the on-line shopping experience offering you a wide selection of beautiful, inspiring, high quality gifts and products made from recycled materials. They aim to show how the 'planet's trash' can be reinvented, recycled and reused to make practical, fresh and exciting new items that you would be proud to own. Planet Trash only offers products made from recycled materials. Their range may also have the benefit of being ethically produced and fairly traded, but if it's not made from recycled materials, it doesn't get into our shop! www.planettrash.co.uk
			Fabulous Fairtrade is an online store selling high quality fair trade gifts and accessories from around the world. Their products are all sourced from wholesalers and importers who are members of the British Association of Fair Trade Shops, to ensure that they are genuinely produced in accordance with fair trade principles. All toys featured on their site meet British and European Toy Safety Standards. Whether you are looking for something to brighten up your home, a gift for someone special, or simply wish to treat yourself to something new, Fabulous Fairtrade are sure you will find the perfect solution when you shop on their easy-to-use website. www.fabulousfairtrade.co.uk
			This Fair Earth combines the highest quality, hand made products with strong ethical principles. They believe that ethical products can be more desirable, individual and of higher quality than their mass-produced counterparts, This Fair Earth offers a range of gifts, candles, jewellery, bathing items, skincare and homeware. Their beautiful products are either fairly traded from small producers in developing nations or hand made closer to home in the UK. www.thisfairearth.com
			Daisy Daisy brings you a great range of stylish and desirable ethical gift ideas ranging from organic fairtrade kids t-shirts to greetings cards made from Rhino Poo! As a family owned and run business Daisy Daisy feel passionately that they can provide you with products that are created without exploiting people or animals with minimal impact on the environment. Whether visiting their shop on the Isle of Wight or using their online service, Daisy Daisy offer a friendly and hassle free experience. Everything they stock is carefully chosen to fulfil at least one of the following criteria - - Fair or Ethically Traded - Recycled or Reclaimed - Organic - Made in the UK - From sustainable sources - Free from chemicals - Supporting local and small businesses
			The Little Feet Company offers fair trade handmade gifts and accessories from Vietnam including bamboo, lacquer ware and silk. The Little Feet Company works directly with the artisans to ensure they benefit from the sale of their products. The Little Feet Company donates 30% of their profits to orphanages and vocational centres in central Vietnam. www.thelittlefeetcompany.com
			Chicken Bus sells unique fair-trade crafts from Guatemala in Central America. Many of their products are Chicken Bus exclusives including beautiful embroidered bags; beaded Christmas decorations and key rings that are miniature works of art. Particularly popular are their children’s toys and our vibrant cotton scarves, hats and T shirts.   Chicken Bus buy direct from artisans at their preferred rate and they pay up-front so that the producers can purchase the relevant materials and employ staff without having to worry about the expense. www.chickenbus.co.uk
			Miki sources stylish and contemporary design that is sustainably and responsibly made. They sell a range of beautiful clothing for men and women, jewellery, gifts and homewares. They have a range of beautiful gifts including fair trade photoframes and albums, recycled glass dinner and glassware - perfect for wedding gifts. They also have beautiful underwear sets and jewellery for girls and funky belts, t-shirts and hoodies for boys. www.miki.uk.com
			Ethnic Supplies aims are to promote economic and social development of East African women involved in handicraft and textile production by enabling them to bring their products to the market. They source handmade handicrafts and fashion accessories from suppliers that support women to be financially independent or directly from established women's groups in rural locations. The women they work with are almost always excluded from any form of employment and this is their only source of income, therefore buying Ethnic Supplies products provides valuable income to these women. www.ethnicsupplies.co.uk
			TreeTwist exists to make it easy and fun for you to plant a tree and make a positive contribution towards our environment. If you give the gift of a tree, they will plant it in collaboration with Trees for Life in the Caledonian Forest in the North West Highlands of Scotland. It will grow for the rest of your life. To acknowledge your commitment, they will send you a TreeTwist.
			Just Bazaar, The Fair Trade Shop – Contemporary Fair Trade products for you, your home, your children or as a unique gift.
			More Than Gifts specialises in quality handcrafted gifts sourced from Fair Trade producers and small village communities.
			Fair and Fabulous is for people who want to buy fair trade, organic, recycled and natural goods such as clothing, accessories, homeware, toys, gifts and even a few lotions and potions to keep you all looking beautiful!
			Butterfly Treasures. Goods of quality & beauty in personal accessories, jewellery, home ware and children's items. The goods, art and crafts come from all over the world and represent small co-operatives, art workshops, individual craft workers and artisans from Vietnam, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Kenya, Zambia, Mongolia, Philippines and and others. These goods are fairly traded.
			Only Fair want to make fair trade accessible to everyone. They offer a range of fairly traded goods from around the world.
			By Nature offers a fantastic selection of organic and ethical gifts. Green living in style ... no compromise.
			Revolution – Fair Trade that doesn’t cost the earth. A wide range of fair trade gifts. They also stock Remarkable recycled stationery and Ecover cleaning products.
	Other useful gift providers Fairtrade Boutique sells only the finest quality fair trade goods including jewellery, beauty products, style accessories, gifts and homewares. Fairwind is about gifts and fair trade. They pride themselves on great customer service and on being kind to the planet. They offer a high quality range of the most desirable fair trade gifts from across the globe, safe in the knowledge that nobody in the third world is being disadvantaged, and the environment is not being harmed. Greener Style aims to help people have a stylish and sophisticated home while also being in balance with the environment. Green Apple stock a wide and varied range of eco-friendly and ethically sourced products, from chicken doorstops made from vintage fabric and jewellery made from recycled biscuit tins to organic clothing and toiletries and plenty more besides! Green Green Home brings you beautiful and funky eco-ethical home accessories and gifts. Their items are handmade, sustainable and purchased on the principles of fair trade. Visit their online shop for contemporary cushions, picture frames, glassware, good wood and much more. Orchid Trading Supporting fair trade across the globe by offering high quality musical instruments, arts and crafts at affordable prices. All of their products are produced from natural materials and sourced in an ethical manner. Registered BAFTS importers. Siesta Global Fairtrade Crafts Recognised Fair Trade suppliers of ethnic Gifts, Musical Instruments, Buddhist Items and Clothes from around the world. Retail and Wholesale welcome. The Organic Hamper Company Specialists in luxury organic food and gift hampers. Beautiful hand-packed gift hampers filled with the best organic and fair-trade products.