Gifts that make a living
We sell handmade products made by women in poor regions of the world to help them build a life for themselves and their families. Our revenue goes directly ‘return to sender’, contributing to better wages for the women.
Our business is all about connecting craft and creativity, resulting in a beautiful collection of handmade home deco, gifts and fashion items. Each product is developed with craftsmanship and the traditions of the makers, and inspired by the rich techniques and materials of their country.
Our Dutch designers are guided by this inspiration and bring their own expertise in colour and form. In this way, two worlds come together in one unique product: handmade products with a special story.
Every purchase makes a difference. Thanks to you, thousands of women around the world have taken the step towards a better life.
On behalf of all the women behind Return to Sender:
Thank you!
Thailand
Our vases are handmade and painted by a group of 50 makers in Thailand. The making of our vases is done with love and attention: painting the large flower vases takes about 3 hours. The vases are made of high-quality local white clay. A unique work of art in your interior.
12.23.001 Dish Ø 11 cm - Bed of Flowers Blue design 1 12.23.002 Dish Ø 11 cm - Bed of Flowers Blue design 2 12.23.003 Dish Ø 11 cm - Bed of Flowers Blue design 3 12.24.003
India
The beautiful, sustainable glasses are made from recycled glass. Pieces of glass are melted together and blown into the right shape. The narrow base allows you to stack the glasses. How convenient is that!
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Waterjar with handle 1700 mlNatural Recycled Glass
Waterjar with handle 1700 mlPink
Waterjar with handle 1700 mlAnthracite
22.21.003 Glass 400 ml (Set of 2)Natural Recycled Glass
Glass 250 ml (Set of 2)Natural Recycled Glass
Glass 400 ml (Set of 2) - Pink Blush
Glass 250 ml (Set of 2) - Pink
22.22.002 Glass 400 ml (Set of 2) -
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Blush
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Blush
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22.22.003 Glass 250 ml (Set of 2)Anthracite
22.23.001 Wine Glass 220 mlNatural Recycled Glass
Anthracite
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Placemats Kaisa Grass (Set of 2)Ø 31 cm - White
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Tray Kaisa Grass - Ø36 cm - White
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Table Runner 145 x 45 cmHearts
30.23.002 Napkins 45 x 45 cm (Set of 2)Hearts
17.23.003 Basket Kaisa Grass - Ø 36 cmWhite
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Table Basket Kaisa Grass - Ø 31 cmWhite
Bangladesh
The baskets and placemats are made of kaisagrass. This thick hard grass grows along the banks of the delta in Bangladesh. After drying the grass, strands of it are made with recycled white plastic rope and the strands are sewn together to make baskets and placemats.
India
The decorative vases/candleholders are made in Firozabad, the ‘glass capital’ of India. Like most craft traditions, glass-making in India is an ancient skill. By buying these products, you help preserve the culture of this traditional craft.
Vase / Candle holder Happy Booby - Small Round
Vase / Candle holder Happy Booby - Big Round
/ Tealight Holder Happy BoobySmall
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Tealight holder Wood - 4 layer
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Tealights with texts in lokta paper box (Set of 6)
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wood flower - Small Ø 9,5 cm
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holder wood flower - Medium Ø 11,5 cm
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Candle gradient Green - 9,5 cm
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Candle gradient Yellow - 9,5 cm
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Candle gradient Pink - 9,5 cm
8.24.011 Candle gradient Anthracite - 9,5 cm 8.24.007 Candle gradient Green - 17 cm
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Candle gradient Green - 30 cm 8.24.015
Candle gradient Yellow - 30 cm
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Candle gradient Pink - 30 cm
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Candle gradient Anthracite - 30 cm
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Candles Assorti Dark - 17 cm
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Candles Assorti Light - 17 cm
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Dinner candles Assorti Striped Pastel - 17 cm
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Dinner candles Assorti Striped Spice - 17 cm
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Dinner candles Assorti Striped Blue - 17 cm
Indonesia
Our candles are made from the seeds of sustainably planted palm trees. Palm requires very little water to grow, grows without fertilisers and produces much more oil than other plants. No deforestation or other damage to flora and fauna took place during the whole process.
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Scented Candle Powder Blue - Medium - Floral
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ScentedCandle Powder Blue Large - Floral
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Scented Candle Brasil - Medium - Floral
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Scented Candle Brasil - Large - Floral
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Scented Candle Mali - Medium - Warm Exotic
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Scented Candle Mali - Large - Warm Exotic
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Scented Candle Pale Blush - Medium - Oriental 8.23.009
Scented Candle Pale Blush - Large - Oriental
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Scented Candle India - Medium - Oriental
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Scented Candle India - Large - Oriental
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Scented Candle Morocco - Medium - Oriental
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Scented Candle Morocco - Large - Oriental
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Scented Candle Pale Blush - Medium - Oriental
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Scented Candle Pale Blush - Large - Oriental
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Scented Candle Thailand - Medium - Floral
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Scented Candle Thailand - Large - Floral
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Scented Candle South Africa - Medium - Warm Exotic
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Scented Candle South Africa - Large - Warm Exotic
Mali
These handmade bracelets from Mali are made from fabric from old African skirts that they wrap around palm leaves. On top of that, they thread Laura de Monchy's design with glass beads. Then the fabric is attached to skai, which makes the bracelets feel fine when worn. By buying these bracelets, you are helping women in Mali to a better life.
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Beaded Bracelet Broad - Heart
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Beaded Bracelet Broad - White/ Gold
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Beaded Bracelet Slim - Gold/ Red
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Beaded Bracelet Slim - Gold
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Beaded Bracelet Slim - Aqua/ Gold
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Beaded Bracelet Slim - White/ Gold
Beaded Bracelet BroadColourblock
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Beaded Bracelet Broad - Heart/ Blue
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Beaded Bracelet Broad - Silver/ Green
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Beaded Bracelet Slim - Dark Blue/Pink Stripes
Beaded Bracelet Slim - Light Blue/Orange
Beaded Bracelet Slim - Blue/ White Stripes
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Beaded Bracelet Slim - Petit Blocs
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Beaded Bracelet Slim - Petit Blocs Green
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Beaded Bracelet Slim - Light Blue/Gold Hearts
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Beaded Bracelet Slim - Blue/ White/Green Stripes
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Beaded Bracelet Slim - Pink/ Gold Stripes
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Beaded Bracelet Slim - Black/ White Giraffe
Beaded Bracelet Slim - Black/ White Diagonal
- Roll On Beaded - Dark Red/Copper
Beaded Bracelet Slim - Orange/ White Arrows
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Beaded Bracelet Slim - Black/ White Stripes
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Bracelet - Roll On BeadedBlack
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Bracelet - Roll On Beaded - Blue
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Bracelet - Roll On BeadedBrown
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Bracelet - Roll On BeadedGreen
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Bracelet - Roll On Beaded - Red
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Bracelet - Roll On BeadedGreen/White/Gold
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Bracelet - Roll On BeadedPurple/Copper
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Bracelet
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Bracelet - Roll On BeadedCopper/Gold
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Bracelet Morse Code - Pink Love & Happiness
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Bracelet Morse Code - Blue Good Luck Hope & Courage
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Bracelet Morse Code - Dark Pink Strength & Courage
Kimono Bed of Flowers - Kids 27.21.001
Kimono Bed of Flowers - One Size
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Etui Jacquard - Pink 24,5 x 15,5 cm 13.18.002
Etui Jacquard - Blue
x 15,5 cm
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Etui Jacquard - Black/White 24,5 x 15,5 cm
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Canvas Etui Enjoy Today - Black 24,5 x 16,5 cm
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Canvas Etui Spread Love - Ecru
24,5 x 16,5 cm
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Canvas Bag Enjoy Today - Black 40 x 44 cm
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Tote bag Jacquard - Pink 45 x 30 cm
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Tote bag Jacquard - Blue 45 x 30 cm
Angel - Yellow
Angel - Fuchsia
Angel - Man
Angel Box (Set of 2)
Angel - Dark Blue
Angel - White
These handmade products are made in Nepal's capital Kathmandu and surrounding areas. The felt is made from wool that has been matted, condensed, pressed and then environmentally friendly dyed.
1.23.001 Post cards (Set of 4) - Hooray/ Lots of love
Xmas cards (Set of 4) - Warm Wishes 1.22.002
Xmas cards (Set of 4) - Happy New Year
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Garland- Colourful Tassel (1,5 meter) 2.20.003
Felt - Happy Birthday (1,7 meter) 2.23.003
Felt - Star/Snowflake (3 meter)
Fabric - Flag (8 meter)
Fabric - Square (8 meter)
Notebook Pink folded - A6
Notebook Wedges folded - A6
Notebook Pink folded - A5
These products are handmade from lokta paper. The paper comes from the lokta plant from the Himalayas and is handmade. The entire production process is so extensive that it involves at least 200 hands. Because the lokta plant grows back super fast, the material is very durable.
