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23.01.2022 Hand-woven in Swaziland these striking baskets are made from sustainable indigenous Lutindzi grass fibres which ensures the baskets are both durable and long lasting.

23.01.2022 These fantastic bags are made in Zanzibar from upcycled Dhow sails. The Dhow is a traditional boat that is used along the coasts of Zanzibar. The bags are lined in upcycled rice or flour bags and are fully reversible. They are beautifully made by a fair-trade organisation and are a great size for using as either as a shopping bag or a beach bag.

22.01.2022 Beautiful handmade felt angel decorations. Each angel is a delightful and colourful addition to a Christmas tree. The angels have been sewn by hand by Zulu women in remote areas of South Africa.Available from ethicalgifts.net.au The angels are $8.00

21.01.2022 These lovely eco friendly coconut fibre string bags are made by women from the Araliya Community Company . The women are employed in part time permanent positions, working five half days per week at award wages, with a pension provided at retirement age. Working in eight small groups, close to their homes, each member owns a share of the company and each group elects their own board member, contributing in all the company’s decisions.

18.01.2022 These beautiful recycled cotton paper journals feature a screen printed floral pattern on the cover. The recycled cotton paper is made from discarded cotton scraps collected from the textile industry in India. The journals are made by the artisans from Matr Boomie an organization that works with underprivileged and disadvantaged artisans in India to help to improve both their economic and social standing by creating self-sustainable employment following environmentally friendly and fair trade practices.

18.01.2022 The telephone wire basket is a relatively recent South African craft development. The origins of telephone wire weaving have been traced to Zulu night watchmen in urban areas of South Africa who would find discarded pieces of the wire and to banish boredom, on night shifts, took to weaving coloured wire around their traditional sticks. This skill was soon extended to include the making of the baskets. These beautiful Zulu baskets are made in a myriad of patterns and colours and are now sold worldwide providing a sustainable and dignified income for the weavers

17.01.2022 Ethically made from paper and lined with natural rubber these vases can be hung from the wall.They are completely waterproof internally with an added protective water repellent layer outside. Light weight, unbreakable ,plastic free and biodegradable

16.01.2022 Striking contemporary South African art! These colourful Zulu imbenge baskets are woven from telephone wire using the same traditional weaving techniques that are used to weave reed baskets. Telephone wire baskets are boldly colourful and strong and can be used as a wall decoration or as a beautiful eye catching table centre piece. Available From ethicalgifts.com.au

16.01.2022 These amazing multi-coloured animals are made by artisans from Ocean Sole, a flip flop recycling company based in Kenya, which turns marine pollution into fantastic sculptures and provides employment opportunities for the craftspeople. Recycling up to 400 000 kilograms of plastic waste each year Ocean Sole is helping marine life by removing the dangerous material from the beaches and saving the lives of thousands of marine creatures while at the same time the eye catching products are creating an awareness of the destructiveness of our human footprint. Available from ethicalgifts.net.au

15.01.2022 The handmade paper used in making this beautiful Christmas decoration is made from cotton offcut scraps left over from the garment industry. No new resources are used. The balls decorated with an Aboriginal design come in an envelope with the story behind the design included. They are easy to post and provide a wonderfully interesting Christmas decoration . The artists receive monthly royalties from the sale of their design.

13.01.2022 The resources on this planet will not last forever and so many materials otherwise seen as rubbish can be used to create new functional and tasteful products. Our UPCYCLED range of wallets and toiletry bags are made in Australia using recycled tyre inner tubes- each item is unique and handmade.

12.01.2022 These beautiful chunky necklaces are ethically made in the Philippines from sustainable wood. They are light weight and ideal for adding colour to any outfit. Made by a member of "Go Green" the raw materials are replenished and managed ethically. There is no child labour involved, and workers are paid above the Fair wage.

12.01.2022 New arrivals. Matr Boomie Jewellery. Matr Boomie is a fair trade collection that blends the traditional art-forms of India with modern designs. They began in 2006 with the idea of harnessing the creative potential of artisans in India as a means to create social change. Since then, the network has grown to over 1,000 artisans. They work directly with marginalised communities to create economic opportunities and ensure that the materials and processes used are safe for the people and planet.

12.01.2022 Worth a watch - There are 2 billion people living on the shores of the Indian ocean, with flip-flops as their only footwear and the amount of waste is enormous.Ocean Sole is turning some of this waste into wonderful carvings. The smaller animals are available online at Ethical Gifts.

11.01.2022 This amazing rhino is hand carved in Kenya from recycled flip-flops (thongs) The waste is collected from the beaches and reused to create these fabulous coloured animals.This project is not only helping to deal with plastics in the oceans it is raising awareness of the problem.

09.01.2022 These baskets are hand-woven in Rwanda from local elephant grass and raffia by the women of Kigali. Basket weaving has helped bring much needed income to local women and is an important income source used to support their families. Baskets carry a special symbolism in Rwanda: friends give them to one another to celebrate weddings births and other special occasions. The bowls are not only beautiful they are durable and can be used to hold fruit and other food at the center of a table or look fabulous as a decorative piece hung on the wall. No two baskets are the same, each is as unique as the woman who made it.

08.01.2022 Delightful coffee mugs decorated with scenes of South African Township life . These Kapula original Fair-Trade ceramic pieces are all hand painted with a meticulous attention to detail . Made by artisans from a small farming community in South Africa where it is not easy to find a job, Kapula, by remaining loyal to the handmade processes has ensured sustainable employment for as many people as possible.

08.01.2022 These gorgeous oil cloth lunch bags are ethically made in Australia by adults with disabilities or on the autism spectrum. Purchasing these items provides more opportunities for adults with special needs to lead full lives, within a supportive and understanding environment.

07.01.2022 Hand woven in Swaziland from indigenous and renewable fibres these placemats are tough and durable and can be wiped clean after use for convenience. Set of 4 $40.00 Made by the weavers of Gone Rural an organization committed to women's empowerment providing home based sustainable work for 700 women... https://www.ethicalgifts.net.au See more

04.01.2022 Cleaning Beaches Creating Masterpieces Ocean Sole Recycled Flip-Flop Animals

04.01.2022 Love these simple cream coloured drop earrings from Umtha. The discs are made from ostrich egg shell. Umtha is based in South Africa and is a member of the Word Fair Trade Organisation The sale of their handcrafted contemporary African jewellery provides employment opportunities for disadvantaged people living in Cape Town.

03.01.2022 These gorgeous handmade and fairtrade toys will become favourites to be passed down to your children's children. Each mother and baby lion have been given a name which is attached with a swing tag along with the story behind these hand knitted toys from Zimbabwe. The baby can be removed from the sling pouch

02.01.2022 Ethical Gifts annual sale in now on. We are clearing out stock to refresh the site and make room for some new and wonderful products. There are an amazing variety of items on sale for all ages and tastes. Stock up and save.! www.ethicalgifts.net.au