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Spirals of blue take flight in shades of blue and natural colored raffia. Sky Flight basket is handcrafted in Uganda. The interior fiber forming the core of each coil is banana fiber, around which raffia palm is wrapped. With each wrapping, the fiber is threaded through the previous coil to form the basket. Raffia fibers are used in textiles, basket-making, rope-making, garden string, construction and for roofing.

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Handmade beauty from Ugandan traditional artisans. The interior fiber forming the core of each coil is banana fiber, around which raffia palm is wrapped. With each wrapping, the fiber is threaded through the previous coil to form the basket. Raffia fibers are used in textiles, basket-making, rope-making, garden string, construction and for roofing.

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A bright housewarming gift for an eco-friendly home! The Swirling Sari Basket is hand-woven from recycled fabric by artisans in Bangladesh.

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From laundry to rolled yoga mats, the Calm Desert Basket delivers a textural moment for plain-view storage. In natural tones, this is a beautifully handwoven basket from the artisans of Rishilpi in Bangladesh. Rishilpi trains and supports artisans in rural Bangladesh who weave these baskets by hand in their homes.

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Easily add a touch of fun to an otherwise boring nook in your home with the Bright Bits Jute Basket. This basket is handcrafted from jute and recycled cotton sari fabric by artisans working with our fair trade partner Dhaka Handicrafts, providing fair wages to makers living in rural Bangladesh.

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These bright baskets from Bangladesh are handwoven from fast-growing, locally-sourced kaisa grass wrapped in upcycled cotton sari fabric. This resourceful use of pre-loved saris keeps tons of fabric waste out of the landfill, giving it new life. Handcrafted by the artisans of Hajiganj in rural Bangladesh, who often craft from their homes. Picking up toys at the end of the day and organizing never felt so good!

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Featuring a cascade of color created with recycled sari fabric, the Kaleidoscope Basket is hand-woven by women artisans working with Prokritee in Bangladesh. In addition to steady, fair wages and safe workplaces, Prokritee provides training in new techniques to help women expand their skills.

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Use the Elephant Kisii Ring Dish and never forget where you put rings again! The SMOLart Self Help group is creating job opportunities for artisans in rural Kenya. Stonecarvers' incomes brought a computer lab and a library to the village of Tabaka, Kenya, creating opportunity for the whole community to thrive.

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This bright Prism Wood Frame is handcrafted from dyed wood pieces by artisans working with our fair trade partner Tara Projects in India. With new opportunities to earn sustainable income, artisans are transforming their lives and their communities.

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The muted hues of the Night Walk Scarf are accented by pops of silver that twinkle like stars. This scarf is made in India by artisans working with Noah's Ark, which helps makers develop new products and find markets for their work, so they can earn sustainable incomes with their traditional skills.

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Brighten up your home with a Round Bolga Basket, handwoven in assorted colors by experienced women in Ghana's Bolgatanga region using locally sourced veta vera grass. Each basket is woven wet and can be re-shaped by adding water. Durable and washable, these baskets are a beautiful and unique addition to your decor. Fun fact: kinkahe is a local name for veta vera grass in Ghana!

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May your adventures be as colorful as the book where you record them! Containing 50 pages of handmade paper, with a cover woven from recycled sari cloth, this journal was handcrafted by the women of Biborton Handmade Paper, a workshop of our artisan partner Prokritee in Bangladesh. Employment with Biborton provides the women sustainable income to secure proper housing, adequate food and education for their children.

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Brew meowzing teas with the Billee Standing Cat Tea Ball Infuser. With its curled tail, it hooks on the edge of your mug and doesn't fall in! Billee's cute little rotund body makes it easy to fill with your favorite teas, and its four feet have it standing nearby poised to pounce into your next cup of chai. A fabulous gift for cat and tea lovers alike. Me-wow, delicious every time. Handcrafted by traditional metalsmith Mohd Zafar of Z.U. Handicrafts in Moradabad, India. A Ten Thousand Villages exclusive design.

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This unique bracelet is made from braided cotton cord and features an eye-catching woven medallion in the center. The medallion is accented by small brass beads for a touch of shine. This easy-to-wear tie bracelet can also be worn as a choker and is completely adjustable to ensure a comfortable fit! Handcrafted by artisans in India.

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Add a touch of natural texture and artisan charm to your table with this handcrafted tray woven from date palm leaf. Featuring a graceful, scalloped edge, sturdy reinforced base and convenient handles, it’s perfect for serving, organizing or displaying everyday essentials. A Ten Thousand Villages Exclusive handcrafted in Bangladesh.

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A subtle arrow points the way with that perfect length. Handcrafted by artisans in Cambodia with the Rajana Association, a nonprofit focused on sustaining traditional craft and providing business skills to talented artisans, who transform symbols of war into beautiful jewelry. They melt down brass bomb casings, following their demining then recycle them into jewelry-wearable symbols of hope, progress, and peace.

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Twinkle like the night sky in the Constellations Scarf. This scarf is handcrafted by artisans working with our fair trade partner CRC Exports in India, which helps small, informally organized craft workshops develop into self-sustaining businesses.

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Featuring copper-toned flowers and golden vines against a rich, brown textured backdrop, the polished metal design blends earthy charm with radiant shine. A statement piece with timeless appeal. A Ten Thousand Villages Exclusive handcrafted by the artisans of Tara Projects (India) Limited, an organization dedicated to practicing fairness in its production and trading activities for the development of grassroots and marginalized sections of society.

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In collaboration with The Tote Project, a social enterprise working to empower victims of human trafficking, we bring you the Dog Chefs Oven Mitt! Featuring dogs with chef hats, bones, paw prints and kitchen utensils, this oven mitt and its sister products — an apron and a tea towel — are here for those folks who can't get enough of (wo)man's best friend.

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Brighten up your drinkware with the Confetti Cheena Glass Tumbler! Hand-blown using the unique Cheena technique, these glasses feature a playful spotted effect in an array of colors. Perfect for your kitchen, these round glasses are handcrafted by artisans with TARA Projects in India.

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Ooh-la-la! Now you can add a touch of Parisian charm to your holiday décor with this delightful ornament. Made from wool felt, this elegant white French poodle sports a cheerful red polka-dot jacket and fluffy brown tufts on its head, feet and tail. The perfect blend of whimsy and sophistication, a looped string hanger makes it easy to adorn a package or hang on your tree. An adorable addition to anywhere you want to spread some festive flair. Handcrafted in India.

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This versatile necklace features light and dark green bone beads on a soft cotton cord for a look that feels both natural and refined. Expertly hand-strung, its subtle color contrast and organic materials make it an easy, everyday statement. It's beautiful on its own or paired with your favorite layers. A Ten Thousand Villages Exclusive handcrafted in India. Note: Bone is ethically sourced as a by-product of local food production. Coordinates with Dara Bone Bead Bracelet - Light+Dark Green.

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This down-to-earth pendant necklace is the perfect neutral accessory. Handcrafted by artisans in India, the ethically sourced camel bone pendant features careful etching to resemble a leaf, while the adjustable cord necklace is lined with small wooden beads. Natural materials add to the beautiful simplicity of this piece.

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The handcrafted Acacia Wood Incense Box features decorative fretwork in the lid where the aromatic smoke from the incense can curl upward. Inside the largest compartment in the box is a small hole in each end where a stick incense may be placed to smolder horizontally. A secondary compartment exists beneath to store additional incense sticks. The natural acacia wood, details in the lid, and thoughtful touches like a trench for ash, and separate storage compartment make this a unique addition to the home, and a lovely gift.

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