Holiday Guide 2014

HOLIDAY guide 2014

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gifts for the home pg 10

holiday decor pg 4

food and drink

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ON THE COVER | Canadian-based wholesaler and retailer Fibres of Life designs home goods and fashion-forward accessories for women, children, and babies. Working in felted wool and knitwear, Fibres of Life offers the unique option for shoppers to create bags, hats, gloves, and shawls that can be customized with removable silkscreen pins. Fibres of Life is a fair trade organization dedicated to building direct business partnerships with artisan groups in Nepal.

gifts for her pg 22

gifts for him pg 34

gifts for kids and babiespg 40 for anyone on your list pg 46

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1) Gardening/Farming Menorah, Fair Trade Judaica, $50. 2) Loving Heart Ornament, Art Aids Art, $12. 3) Joy Ornament, Mira Fair Trade, $15. 4) Diego the Dino Ornament, UPAVIM Crafts, $9. 5) Mini Snowman Ornament, Lucuma Designs, $8.75. 6) Fiesta Ornaments, Jenny Krauss, $20.

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1) Hand-painted Standing Cross Nativity, Gifts With Humanity, $34.95.

2) Red Soapstone Reindeer, Swahili Modern, $10 - $20.

3) Recycled Kantha Garland, Fair Trade Winds, $21.

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1) African Advent Calendar, Amani ya Juu, $92.

2) Large Arched Nativity, Venture Imports, $45.

3) Coconut Nativity, Singing Rooster, $48.95.

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Lucuma Designs’ commitment to beauty, superb craftsmanship and sustainable design empowers talented women artists and small family workshops in Peru to help themselves and their communities.

Lucuma.com • 800-952-1810 • order@lucuma.com

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1) Pillowcase, Awamaki, $145. 2) Cypress Vine Napkins, Jubilee Traders, $26. 3) Tree of Life Bread Warmer Basket, SERRV, $24. 4) Olive Wood Natural Coaster, From the Earth, $29.99. 5) Huck Lace Dish or Guest Towels, nansu home, $40 (holiday sale price $20).

6) Handmade Apron, Dsenyo, $22.

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3 1) Orange Lotus Reversible Napkins, Marigold Fair Trade, $6.

2) Pine Needle Basket, Mayan Hands, $30.

3) King Size Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt, Fair Trade Quilts and Crafts, $159.50.

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1) Cardinal Vine Table Runner, Jubilee Traders, $34.

2) Zulu Ilala Palm Baskets, Baskets of Africa, $40 - $1,200.

3) Large Kela Quilt, Anchal Project, $198.

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1) Heirloom Rice Sampler, Eighth Wonder, $19.50. 2) Salted Caramel Truffles, Alter Eco, $7.99. 3) Chocolate Chip Quinoa Cookies, Andean Dream, $5.99 4) Organic Energy Shot Sample Pack, Guayaki, $16. 5) Chocolate Bar Collection Box, Equal Exchange, $30.

6) Organic Hot Cocoa Mix, Dean’s Beans, $6.75.

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1) “Chilly Beans” Coffee, Bean North Roasting Company, $15.99.

2) Twin Cities Blend, Peace Coffee, $10.50.

3) Nicaragua French Roast Coffee, Café Campesino, $12.95.

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of modern-day slavery. The Support Freedom Campaign helps YOU make a difference in an artisan’s life.

Support men and women who have been freed.

• Learn about the 20 artisan groups involved worldwide. You can read the stories of the artisans online and download a PDF for each group.

• Pray for the men and women making the products. You can download a Support Freedom Prayer Guide online.

• Mobilize a Support Freedom party and support the artisans.

You can download step-by-step instructions for your party online.

• Purchase some of the 100+ products made by artisans featured in the campaign. Shop WorldCrafts Support Freedom products online.

WorldCrafts.org/SupportFreedom.asp

Save 20% on

your purchase with code FTF14 through December 31, 2014!

Committed. Holistic. Fair Trade.

WorldCrafts.org 1-800-968-7301

WorldCrafts is a division of WMU®.

1) Loose Leaf Teas, Level Ground Trading, $7.50.

2) Bean Martin Blend, Larry’s Coffee, $14.29.

3) Choose Your Own Coffee, Just Haiti, $11.

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1) Tagua Gem Necklace, Faire Collection, $68. 2) Paloma ‘North Star’ Fringe Purse, Manos Zapotecas, $230. 3) Karina Headband, Greenola Style, $37.78. 4) Infinity Didi Scarf, Anchal Project, $60. 5) Tie Skirt, Liz Alig, $44. 6) Denim Embroidered Cross-Body Bag, Heavenly Treasures, $20.

7) Nicole Necklace, Starfish Project, $34.99. 8) Zapotec Wristlet, WorldCrafts, $32.99.

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1) Reverse Applique Stonewashed Duffle, Matr Boomie (sold by Fair Trade Winds), $85.

2) Fingerless Gloves, Eternal Threads, $20.

3) Zawadi Clutch, MamAfrica Designs, $34.

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1) Re-Foil Cosmetic Bag with Foil Strap, Revy Fair Trade, $34.

2) Roaring 20’s Beaded Bag, Fair Trade Designs, $45.

3) Mermaid iPad Mini Case, Nomi Network, $28.

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1) Aros Tagua Necklace, muichic, $90.

2) NATIVO Volcano Design Bracelet, Lilybead, $45.

3) La Noche Bracelet, Noonday Collection, $42.

4) Archer Necklace, Mata Traders, $32.

5) Sterling Silver Swazi Handwoven Jewelry, Baskets of Africa, $48 - $166.

6) Minna Wrap Bracelet, Marquet, $41.99.

7) Leather & Beaded Teardrop Earrings, Dunitz & Company (sold by One World Fair Trade), $25.

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1) Messenger Bag, The Village Experience (sold by Fair Trade Winds), $38.

2) Fingerless Gloves, Awamaki, $35.

3) African Loop Scarf, Amani ya Juu, $24.

1) Jewelry Roll, MayaMam Weavers, $60. 2) Malaika Native Feather Necklace, Dsenyo, $46. 3) Furaha Wristlet, MamAfrica Designs, $20. 4) ReStyle Avanti Bag, Hope for Women, $74.98.

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Amani ya Juu means "higher peace" in Swahili.

Amani is a fair trade sewing and economic development program for marginalized women in Africa. The highquality bags, accessories, jewelry, home goods, baby items, and clothing are made out of locally sourced materials.

Shop Amani. Spread Peace. amaniafrica.org

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African Sankofa Scarf $28, amaniafrica.org

Peace from Above

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1) Bergen Sweater, Laundromat, $170. 2) Mozambican Sandalwood Bark Boxes, Swahili Modern, $38 - $64. 3) Trashy Toiletry Bag, Global Mamas, $18. 4) Wood Eyeglass Holder, Come Together Trading, $15. 5) Reclaimed Wood Card Box, Connected, $12.

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1) Friendship Bracelets, Woven Joy, $2 - $14. 2) Deco Burst Roll On Bracelet Set, Aid Through Trade, $34.99. 3) Sari Notebook, Better Way Imports, $18.

simple fun anywhere

Keep the kids busy all winter

An all cotton frisbee alternative, the PocketDisc can be used anywhere even inside on long winter nights. Tons of games and uses.

• Indoor edition ($9.99) great for indoors and little ones.

• Sports edition ($16.95) flies farther especially on windy days.

Check out PocketDisc.com and facebook.com/pocketdisc to learn more.

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1) Handmade Felted Wood Folk Santa, Mayan Hands, $9.

2) Forest Honey and a “Killer Bee” Lip Balm, African Bronze Honey Project, $20.

3) Olive Wood Peace Dove with Olive Branch Ornament, From the Earth, $8.99.

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1) Organic Wool Baby Socks (2 pack), Maggie’s Organics, $24.

2) Colorful Polka Dot Beanie, Padhma Creation, $25.

3) Stuffed Panda, Partners for Just Trade, $18.

4) Stuffed Fox, Dsenyo, $24.

5) Felted Tooth Fairy Pillows: Monster Collection, Global Groove, $12.

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1) Handmade Stuffed Alpaca Owl, Global Goods Partners, $30.

2) Kids’ Safari Set, Global Gifts, $36.

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Contact Us www.BasketsOfAfrica.com www.AfricanAllure.com Email: info@basketsofafrica.com (800) 504-4656

Lovely Gifts

Ukhamba baskets from Zululand and Sisal bowls and jewelry from Swaziland represent some of the finest weaving in the world.

Shona sculpture represents loving couples, families, animals, and spirits in beautiful polished stone.

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1) Elephant Backpack, HandCrafting Justice, $36.

2) Felt Panda Baby Booties, Global Goods Partners, $30.

3) Alphabet Wall Hanging, Global Groove, $34.

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Ethical shopping without sacrificing your style.

FREE SHIPPING UNTIL DECEMBER 24 www.FairTradeDesigns.com

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1) Jogi Floral Leather Journal, Come Together Trading, $30.

2) Unisex Gardener Lattice Hat, Tula Hats, $37.99.

3) Up-cycled Hand Carved Bracelets, The Base Project, $66.

4) Organic Cotton Snuggle Socks, Maggie’s Organics, $12.

5) Alpaca Throws, Sobremesa, $225.

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1) African Neem Oil, Atacora, $25.95.

2) Peppermint Lotion, Dr. Bronner’s, $9.99.

3) Fair Trade Gift Sampler, Friends of the Third World, $35.

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1) Give Hope Bag, Eternal Threads, $42.

2) Otomi Embroidered Pillowcase, Nativa, $70.

3) Hand-painted Sushi Set, Ten Thousand Villages, $79.

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