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fair trade textiles & linens
by african artisans

The perfect unique gifts for women who are
poised and principled.

These items are all handmade Fair Trade items using eco-friendly production techniques in the manufacturing of the item. These products originate from the African continent from the regions of Ethiopia and Swaziland. Ethiopia is in East Africa and Swaziland is a small landlocked country bordered on three sides by South Africa and Mozambique to the east.

Extremely versatile and practical pieces that are easy to care for. Please follow care instructions and your investment will remain beautiful and provide lasting enjoyment.

Certified Fair Trade - Handmade in Africa

Item#:00007a-ft-shwl $195.00	Beautiful & scrumptious, soft mohair shawl to throw around your shoulders or as a stylish fashion accessory to carry just in case the weather turns. Can be worn straight through the cooler fall months, over a coat in winter or folded as a very beefy muffler around the neck. Approx 72L x 27W this shawl is a testimony to sweet remembrance. This product originates in the regions of Ethiopia and Swaziland on the African continent.
Item#:00008a-ft-shwl $109.00	Large embroidered cotton shawl approx 70L x 26W. Beautiful and naturally rendered antique white cotton shawl with contrast embroidery at the border. 2" long hand twisted and knotted cotton fringe. Very versatile, wonderful piece.This product originates in the regions of Ethiopia and Swaziland on the African continent.
Item#:000010a-ft-shwl $89.00	Natural colored shawl with blue striping that is about 3 ½’ in from the border of the shawl. It measures approx 67” long and 41” wide with 2” fringe. The versatility of this piece is that it can be paired with casual attire or used as a beach wrap.
Item#:000011a-ft-sps $395.00	The Samburu place setting you see here is a labor of love, and represents better opportunity for the Samburu women of Ol Malo Designs.. This fair trade item boasts incredible bead work and is an age old tradition which provides employment, income, and fosters the timeless artistry of a people. Click here for more info...
Item#:000012a-ft-napk $7.00/ea	Generously sized 100% cotton napkins all hand made by female artisans in Ethiopia. Napkins are 20" x 20" and can be coordinated with your table cloth. These items have subtle color variations in the design and can be mixed and matched to bring out the best in your table. Colors are green or blue. Sorry pink no longer available.
Item#:000013a-ft-pm $8.00/ea --or-- set of 4 for $30.00	Cloth placemats made of Ethiopian cotton and rayon blend. Horizontal stripe placemats in your choice of gold or green. The rayon gives a lovely sheen to the placemat while dressing the table for either a formal or more relaxed feel. Placemats are a generous 20" x 14".

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