Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Dec 15, 2011, 10:17 am
Doing some last-minute Christmas shopping and looking for some inspiration? Here are some great ethical gift ideas for you. All of these products guarantee a fair wage and decent working conditions for craftspeople in developing countries and are … Continue reading
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Oct 31, 2011, 8:22 am
This video from Global Crafts shows a group of young jewellery producers at TEMAK in Kisumu, Kenya. These young women make recycled earrings and brooches from recycled wire and tin scraps. Sales of these items provide a sustainable income for the young women and their families. TEMAK is a WFTO organ...
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Aug 25, 2011, 10:36 am
In 2012, the Scottish Fair Trade Forum will be submitting its bid for Scotland to be recognised as a Fair Trade Nation. The Forum’s Countdown Campaign involves 365 days of pledges to support Fair Trade products, with as many people and organisations as possible helping to raise awareness of Fair T...
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Aug 24, 2011, 7:12 am
This video from the BBC profiles Cards from Africa, a WFTO organisation which employs young people orphaned from the 1994 Rwandan genocide and diseases like AIDS and malaria to make beautiful greeting cards. Visit Cards from Africa’s website, which has a wealth of information about the card makers...
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Jun 6, 2011, 2:20 pm
Great news – we’ve just been informed by The Green Parent, the UK’s leading green lifestyle and natural parenting magazine, that Swazi Secrets Ximenia Oil has been selected for a Natural Beauty Award. Out of a huge range of natural products which have been tested by a team of eco experts, jour...
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - May 28, 2011, 2:11 pm
If you’re a frequent visitor to our website then you may have noticed a new bar appearing at the bottom of each page. It’s called a Wibiya bar, and it’s designed to help increase traffic to our website and engage users in a more interactive way. What we like about it is the Facebook and … C...
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - May 13, 2011, 9:42 am
Our latest order of Fair Trade fashion accessories from Manumit has just arrived! We’ve restocked our vegan-friendly raw silk scarves – popular colours which are back in stock include bluebell, rose dust, lavender and cashmere rose and new summer colours include honeysuckle, regatta, peapod, tur...
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Mar 21, 2011, 3:12 pm
Go Greener in East Renfrewshire is holding its second Go Greener Day in Carmichael Hall on Sunday, 27th of March from 12 noon until 4pm. There will be lots to see and do at this event including: a fashion show, activities for children, music, guest speakers along with various stalls and workshops. L...
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Mar 16, 2011, 11:55 am
Glasgow Wood Recycling has invited us back to showcase our products at their ‘Spring into Action’ day on Saturday, the 2nd of April. The event is taking place at GWR’s retail centre at Dalcross Street in Partick. There will be lots to see and do with box making & summer planting workshops, alo...
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Mar 3, 2011, 6:39 am
The Fair Trade Experience will be back in Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall for the 9th year running. The event brings together fair trade and ethical business from across the UK, Fairtrade producers from across the developing world, a great line up of speakers, live world music and free workshops and ...
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Feb 24, 2011, 11:13 am
As part of Fairtrade Fortnight, the Queen Margaret University and the Scottish Fair Trade Forum are organising a Fairtrade Conference for colleges and universities. The event will take place all day on Wednesday 9 March at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh with talks and workshops, Fair Trade m...
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Feb 24, 2011, 11:05 am
Newton Mearns Baptist Church is having a Big Brew event from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, the 26th February. Big Brew is a nationwide initiative helping individuals, churches, schools and workplaces to host a fair trade event during Fairtrade Fortnight 2011. The theme this year will be telling the story...
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Jan 13, 2011, 9:33 am
We’ve been invited by St. Silas Church to have a stall at its annual Fairtrade breakfast on Saturday the 19th of February. Location: St. Silas Church, 69 Park Road, Woodlands, Glasgow Time: 10am to 12pm http://www.stsilas.org.uk More details to follow…
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Dec 10, 2010, 7:10 am
Just arrived in time for Christmas orders – pretty jewellery rolls and purses from Hanoi, Vietnam. Produced under fair trade conditions by disadvantaged women, these very decorative but highly functional accessories make perfect gifts – not just for Christmas but for birthdays and other special ...
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Nov 19, 2010, 10:40 am
We need to order more recycled jewellery and are thinking that these recycled phonecard earrings will make a nice addition to our current range. These cute earrings are made by skilled craftspeople in Kisumu, Kenya. So, which of these do you think will have the greatest appeal – dancing boy or dan...
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Nov 18, 2010, 7:21 am
Having visited Swazi Secrets in July this year, we’re particularly delighted to see that their pure marula oil has been featured in ELLE Magazine’s December Issue as one of ‘the ’70 best buys that will change your life’. Swazi Secrets is the brand name for marula oil products produced by S...
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Nov 12, 2010, 9:48 am
Come and have a look at our recycled products at Glasgow Wood Recycling’s Christmas Sales Event on December the 4th. This event will be held at Dear Green Place (Glasgow Wood Recycling’s eco-shop), behind Kelvinhall Underground Station in Partick. A great opportunity to buy unusual eco Christmas...
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Sep 20, 2010, 10:37 am
maasai bangles Beadworking has a long history among the Maasai, a group of semi-nomadic people located in Kenya and northern Tanzania.
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Sep 6, 2010, 12:55 pm
Below are some photos that we took at the marula factory in rural Swaziland. The factory is run by Swazi Indigenous Products (SIP), a supplier-owned Fair Trade Organisation. This is where the oil is extracted from the marula kernels and the Swazi Secrets natural skin care products are produced and p...
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Sep 6, 2010, 10:04 am
These photographs were taken on our recent visit to Swazi Indigenous Products (SIP) , a Fair Trade marula oil producer group in Swaziland. Most of the photos were taken at various community buying points, where SIP staff come to buy kernels from the marula producers.
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Aug 25, 2010, 8:00 am
Our raw silk scarves are handwoven by disadvantaged women in Vietnam. The silk used in the making of these scarves is cruelty-free (spun after the silk worm has left the cocoon), and eco-friendly (only eco-friendly AZO-free dyes are used). These beautiful scarves, which are available in an array of...
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Aug 21, 2010, 3:06 pm
Made from recycled materials, this range of eco-friendly, eye-catching jewellery comes from Kisumu in Kenya. The materials used to make these unique earrings and brooches include old copper sheets, steel wire and scraps of tin.
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Aug 21, 2010, 7:29 am
Much loved by children, these fun bird whistles from Indonesia have been handmade from bamboo. bird whistles There are three types of whistle available – choose between bird, duck and owl. Each type of whistle has a unique sound: The duck whistle makes a very authentic
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Aug 20, 2010, 9:55 am
blended oils Diluted with sweet almond oil, jojoba oil and wheat germ oil, these blended essential oils from Auroville in India, can be inhaled, used in massage oils, poured into the bathtub or used in room diffusers or oil burners. Strength: For enhancing energy and promoting emotional balance. Ess...
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Aug 18, 2010, 8:58 am
We’ve just placed a new order for Palestinian wood crafts and soaps. These products are supplied by our good friends at Hadeel, an Edinburgh-based organisation which trades directly (under very difficult circumstances) with producer groups in the West Bank, Gaza and Lebanon. Trading with such prod...
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Aug 11, 2010, 5:10 pm
sambrani Our ayurvedic incense, which comes from Auroville in southern India, is specially prepared with a blend of herbs, roots, resins and aromatic essences. For information on Ayurveda, and how ayurvedic incense differs from ordinary incense, check out our article Ayurvedic Incense – an Intro...
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Jul 15, 2010, 8:50 am
Generations of African rural communities have used locally grown plant extracts and oils for nutritional, medicinal and cosmetic purposes. One such plant product is marula oil, which is extracted from the fruit kernels of the marula tree, native to southern Africa. Previously unheard of outside of A...
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Jun 22, 2010, 1:55 pm
Handmade from recycled paper, this handmade card depicts two African village women carrying goods. Made in Rwanda by young people who have been orphaned by genocide or disease.
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Jun 22, 2010, 9:23 am
A special mention goes to Dunblane Museum, which is now stocking a selection of our Fair Trade products. The museum, which has recently been refurbished, houses a fascinating collection of historical artefacts, along with paintings, prints and photographs of Dunblane Cathedral and Dunblane. We̵...
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Jun 21, 2010, 10:49 am
Handmade beaded bracelets from Indonesia. Available in a variety of vibrant colours. Supplied by World Art & Crafts, a BAFTS-registered importer of Fair Trade crafts.
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Jun 17, 2010, 4:07 pm
Beautiful, decorative sewing kits from Laos. Hand-embroidered by Lao and Hmong village women. Each sewing kit includes thread, needles, and fold-up scissors.
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Jun 16, 2010, 10:55 am
Handmade metal tea light candle holders in a variety of designs. Each candle holder is approximately 10cm in height. Supplied by World Art & Crafts, a BAFTS registered importer of Fair Trade crafts.
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Jun 11, 2010, 4:32 pm
An alternative lunch bag in vibrant colours. This cool Fair Trade product is made from recycled plastic juice wrappers and measures 5 by 7 by 4 inches. Made in the Philippines by members of PREDA, a WFTO Fair Trade Organisation.
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Jun 11, 2010, 3:17 pm
Round loofah scrub for removing hard skin on feet and elbows. Made from natural vegetable loofah that is cultivated in the valley of Manduriacos, in northern Ecuador.
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Jun 11, 2010, 3:13 pm
Foot shaped pumice stone with loop for hanging. Great for removing dead skin cells and softening hard skin. Made in Ecuador and supplied by Camari, a WFTO Fair Trade Organisation.
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Jun 7, 2010, 3:12 pm
Pretty elephant-shaped money box in embossed leather. Handmade by a small family firm in Kolkatta. Supplied by Namaste, a BAFTS-registered importer of Fair Trade products. Size: 16 x 4 x 10cm
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Jun 7, 2010, 12:02 pm
rhododendron Rhododendron oil (also known as Sunpati oil) is a rare oil with a sweet herbal, faint balsamic essence, that stimulates the nervous system and has been used for treating sore muscles and rheumatic conditions. Botanical name: Rhododendron Anthopogon Method of Cultivation: Certified or...
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Jun 7, 2010, 4:31 am
Quilted tote bag made from scraps of kikoys. The bag has wide padded straps with a zipper pocket inside. Lined with black cotton. Size: 16 x 11 x 6 inches
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Jun 4, 2010, 7:40 pm
Olive wood salad servers from Kenya. Decorated with batik bone handles. Handmade in Kenya by Jedando Handicrafts.
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Jun 4, 2010, 5:40 pm
Colourful backpacks for children. The backpacks are made in northern Thailand from handwoven cloth. Size: 22 x 22 cm.
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - Jun 3, 2010, 9:48 am
Striped cotton scarf or shawl in vibrant colours. Handloomed in Otavalo, Ecuador. Size: 60cm x 216cm (24 inches x 72 inches)
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - May 30, 2010, 11:48 am
Silk draw string bag from Cambodia. Produced by Watthan Artisans Cambodia (WAC), a worker-run cooperative of artisans with disabilities.
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Eileen M. posted an article on Fair Trade Shop Blog - May 30, 2010, 11:47 am
Unique clutch purse with zipper closure. Handmade made in Mexico from recycled foil wrappers. Approximate size: 9.5 inches by 4 inches deep.
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