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Connect with a world of contemporary handcrafted fashion, accessories, homewares and gifts, brought to you by passionate Australian business members of the Fair Trade Association.
Our guide showcases a selection of endorsed Fair Traders of Australia, businesses whose practice we have verified against our Fair Trade Principles; in addition we share member businesses that support the Fair Trade Movement. Each featured business carries a wide range of beautiful seasonal gift ideas, sourced from talented artisans around the world.
To find out more about each listing, click on the image and you will be redirected to the business' website page.
Fair Trade is a system underpinned by 10 Principles that ensures that people and the planet are at the heart of trading practices Fair Trade reduces poverty by specifically supporting disadvantaged artisans, workers and farmers in the Global South.
The 10 WFTO Fair Trade Principles are a holistic system of standards designed to ensure the rights of artisans and workers, promote gender equality and actively pursue climate justice through verification
WFTOAs you will learn in this guide, there are many ways to find fair trade products here in Australia. Online retailers featured here provide a wide variety of products that can be delivered conveniently around the country For those who have the opportunity to shop instore, the beauty and quality of fair trade products becomes self evident when you can touch, see and choose them in person.
Like many businesses, fair trade shops and their producer partners overseas have struggled during the past three years. This Christmas season, why not seek out a shop close to you from our in store retail directory at the back of this guide and meet the owner, hear the artisans' stories and choose the perfect gift from their range of colourful and eclectic products?
In an age of globalised markets and unsubstantiated ‘fair washing’, it is increasingly vital for Fair Trade claims to be independently verified.
Below is a guide to three trustworthy systems.
The Fair Traders of Australia (FToA) endorsement from the Fair Trade Association enables small businesses, with Fair Trade at the core of their mission, to strengthen and validate their commitment to the 10 Principles of Fair Trade in their business practices.
To find out more, visit fta.org.au/fair traders.
The WFTO focuses on both social enterprise and Fair Trade. The WFTO Guarantee System is the only international verification model focused on social enterprises that put the interests of workers, farmers and artisans first.
To find out more, visit wfto.com.
The Fairtrade Mark is a product certification label. Businesses can use the Fairtrade Mark on products that meet the international Fairtrade standards. Common Fairtrade certified products include chocolate, coffee, tea and cotton
To find out more, visit fairtrade com au
DISCLAIMER: While we have sought to include only businesses that stock Fair Trade products or that operate according to Fair Trade principles, no guarantee or formal endorsement is given on any listed business in regards to their Fair Trade operations other than those Fair Trader endorsed businesses, WFTO member organisations or Fairtrade certified products which carry the Fairtrade label
Be part of a global movement of people inspired to stand together and have a voice on reducing rising inequality and tackling the Climate Crisis through Fair Trade.
Become a Friend of Fair Trade with an annual subscription of just $35.
Become a Fair Trade Community schools, universities, faith groups, councils and clubs can all be a part of the Communities program
Become a Fair Trade Workplace this is a great way to spread the word about Fair Trade
Join a local network group in your area.
Donate to the Fair Trade Association and support our region to grow the movement.
New South Wales
The Elephant Emporium 167 Argyle Street, Picton, 2571
Victoria Koguis 141 Bridge Road, Richmond 3121
Queensland Sinerji 330 Mons Road, Forest Glen, 4556
Western Australia U-Chus
The Park Centre, shop 5/789 Albany Highway, East Victoria Park, 6101
New South Wales Fair Trade At the Hill 27 Lackey St Summer Hill
The Fair Trade Cove 126 Longueville Road, Lane Cove 2066l
Victoria Made In Earth Creations 146 Acland St, St Kilda 3182
Only Just Shop 6/906 Main Rd, Eltham 3095.
The Fair Trader 33 The Mall Croydon South 3136
Queensland Community Projects Worldwide Shop 105, Napier Rd, Eumundi
Western Australia
The ANJELMS Project Collab Store, Fremantle Markets & Store@Fib, Fremantle Fibonacci Centre, Blinco St Fremantle.
AfriBeads partners with a group of women artisans in Africa We offer hand made jewellery and homewares from Uganda with creative designs and traditional craftsmanship. All our products are unique and appeal to those looking for something different
Ethical, Eco friendly, Sustainable Homewares made by hand with a passion for the community and our planetaksahomedecor com
Handmade products from Peru: Alpaca and cotton fashion, Christmas gift ideas, jewellery and much more Ethica generates employment and opportunities for women living in marginalised areas to earn a livelihood from their craft. We believe in investing in a more just world, helping people and planet.
Empowering artisans; sustainable work; delivering impact. Fair Go Trading continues to work with Fair Trade groups since 2004, now for eighteen years We have brought to the Australian and New Zealand market hundreds of handmade contemporary products, supporting artisan families in developing nations.
Kashae are Fair Traders of Australia working with our artisans in Madagascar, South Africa and Kenya. Through training and employment our goal is to change their lives and empower them to create a sustainable income for themselves and their familieskashaewingsofhope.net
At Koguis we are committed to ethical and Fair Trade practices that support the Indigenous communities and artisans from diverse regions within Colombia, Ecuador and Ghana Our pieces are made of natural materials which are environmentally friendly.
Sinerji is an eco label designed on the Sunshine Coast, made using organic natural fibres, non toxic dyes and Fairtrade partnerships Sinerji is renowned for creating fun pieces that feel amazing with distinctive signature prints, illustrated in house, printed using non toxic dyes & water based inks.
A small not for profit online store that's been pushing forward the Fair Trade movement since 2012 We support over 20 artisan groups around the world. We work hard to bring you beautiful handicrafts that carry meaningful stories.
The Elephant Emporium is a Fair Trade endorsed (FToA) business that sources products directly from the artisan groups with whom they work across S E Asiawww.theelephant emporium com au
Since 2007, U chus Fair Trade have been creating change through trade, whether it's an online, wholesale or face to face interaction in our Perth store Our focus is to create homewares and giftware products which are unique in design, 100% eco friendly and artisan created.
The Elephant EmporiumChoose from our wide range of ready to go gift packs, or build your own. Our curated range includes Fair Trade, eco friendly, plastic free, vegan, natural and biodegradable household items, with a gift option for everyone
Carnival Homewares has been sourcing textiles and fibres from around the globe for over two decades, producing a homewares range for coastal, country and city living Carnival Homewares actively seeks out partners and processes to develop exclusive products that are not only beautiful but also environmentally friendly and socially conscious
Support Fair Trade whilst exploring the creative and interesting quality products we sell from around the world For over 20 years we have helped in creating much needed, and greatly appreciated, employment and business opportunities for marginalised and remote communities.
Fair Space partners with inspiring ethical brands in Australia, Africa, Latin America and Asia to bring the highest quality, socially responsible designs, directly to your fspace. airspace com au
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Once a bomb dropped on Laos now a unique piece of jewellery. LOVEbomb components are poured in Laos under Fair Trade conditions Each LOVEbomb product sold assists with safe land mine clearance and supports artisans to provide for their families and village development.
Sustainably sourced and carefully handcrafted, each unique gemstone features as the centrepiece of our sterling silver designs Leaving each stone in its natural state, we work to unveil the true beauty in Earth’s natural treasures.
The Fair Trader stocks products made by organisations with goals of poverty alleviation and empowerment Our beautiful handmade products provide regular and sustained income to vulnerable communities, both in Australia and overseas, allowing them to survive and thrive.
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Modimade supports Cambodian communities to strengthen futures through sustainable trade and design partnerships. The creation of every unique product enriches lives By connecting with Cambodian artisans and supporting ethical employment and safe workplaces you can help these people earn a fair income.
Offering alternative baby and kids Fair Trade clothing and gifts All profits donated to mcharity yfairbaby.com.au
We believe fair and just economic opportunities offer the best potential for real change in the developing world and for marginalised communities around Australia Your choice to purchase from Only Just provides sustainable and dignified employment to some of the most disenfranchised communities and helps families invest in their future
A unique range of ethically sourced and Fair Trade products from Palestine, including organic olive oils and traditional foods, organic soaps, and handmade embroideries and crafts
The ANJELMS Project is a Fremantle based fashion project focused on socially responsible and sustainable production practices. Through our work with Australian visual artists and The Stitching Project India, we are committed to creating unique collections celebrating craftmanship, culture and Community
Eden works to empower women and girls who have been trafficked for the purpose of sexual exploitation Eden is a registered not for profit in Australia. Our jewellery social enterprise provides vocational training, employment and facilitates economic empowerment for these women and their families
Wombat Brain believes in supporting and promoting the Fair Trade movement, while empowering the growth and development of local artists and artisans. We offer a wide range of Fair Trade & ethically sourced goods including apparel, consumables, giftware, homewares, kitchenware, stationery and wellbeing products