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The Fair Trader

Locality: Northcote, Victoria

Phone: +61 422 394 149

Address: 274 High Street 3070 Northcote, VIC, Australia

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24.01.2022 A place to display your fave memories @matrboomie

23.01.2022 This month marks ONE YEAR since we opened our doors at Croydon South! Thank you to the community at Croydon for giving us such a warm welcome and your support this past year. We have felt right at home, even with all the challenges 2020 has thrown at us. Read Bron’s blog post about our one year milestone here:... https://thefairtraderstore.com.au//be-inspired/croydon-sou See more

23.01.2022 New handmade soap, made in Western Australia and wrapped in beautiful Indigo dyed fabric. Available online now.

22.01.2022 Scarves featuring stunning Indigenous art are back this design is by Cedric Varcoe and depicts Ngarrindjeri Country. Head to our online store to view the full range of gorgeous, super soft scarves.

21.01.2022 Socks featuring artwork by Indigenous artist, Paddy Stewart Alperstein Designs are members of The Indigenous Art Code and the Aboriginal Art Association of Australia which work to ensure ethical dealings within the sector. @samanthaelizabethphotography

21.01.2022 Mesmerising wool totes supporting makers in Mexico. Shop online now

19.01.2022 Adore this photo! Pebble hand knitted baby products are up online Repost from Pebble

15.01.2022 Indigenous art journals artists receive royalties for the use of their artwork, and you get a beautiful new journal to write in!

14.01.2022 Robert Gordon Carousel Cups are online now handmade in Pakenham. Robert Gordon

13.01.2022 One of the lovely makers from Mata Traders Mata partners with Fair Trade women’s cooperatives in India and Nepal to create beautiful handmade clothing and jewellery. The women receive a fair wage and work in safe conditions, and receive medical and retirement benefits.

12.01.2022 Sooo many learning curves this year! Keep going friends

12.01.2022 Croydon South & Northcote windows by the magnificent Nat . . . #fairtrade #fairtradeaustralia #melbourne #smallbusinessmelbourne #croydon #northcote #indigenousart #indigenousartist #ethicalbusiness #ecobusiness #ethicalblogger #ecoblogger

12.01.2022 Croydon South & Northcote windows by the magnificent Nat

09.01.2022 The people behind the products meet Antonia and Tomás, who make beautiful wool tote bags in Mexico. Antonia and Tomás live and work in a family compound along with Tomas’ parents and the families of two of his brothers. Life here centers on the extended family, and they very much value the support that this offers. Antonia started out dyeing yarn for her other family members to weave and then more recently stepped up to design as well, with Tomás working by her side. Typica...lly Antonia initiates the design process, Tomás weaves the samples; they tag-team the entire process like that, until the product is tagged and shipped! When he completes a step, I take up the next one and so on. We share everything, including work, caring for the children and the house, said Antonia. The popularity of her bags and the money she earns from them directly correlates to the well being of her family, in particular the ability for her three children to further their education. Although Antonia only completed junior high, and Tomás high school, their eldest is now studying engineering at a university in Oaxaca City. Their younger daughter is attending high school with the help of a hearing aid, and her five-year-old boy goes to the local elementary school. I used to say, ‘Oh, I need a job, because my oldest daughter is going to go to the University. But I thought where am I going to get a job so that she can go to college? And this job with MZ is an opportunity to have more continuous work, she shared.

08.01.2022 The simple pleasure of a mask-free evening walk

07.01.2022 Handmade is always more beautiful one of the incredible artisans from Matr Boomie

07.01.2022 Designed by Indigenous artist, Rosie Ross, the Bush Medicine clutch is inspired by the landscapes of Ampilatwatja in the Northern Territory, Australia. Available in store or online Today we’re open til 3pm at Croydon & 4.30pm at Northcote. @samanthaelizabethphotography

06.01.2022 Blue sky dreamin

05.01.2022 Our best selling stainless steel knotted serving spoons are back in stock the perfect gift for any occasion. Best be quick because these always get snapped up! Made Fair Trade in India.

04.01.2022 These pretty little dangles are handmade in Swaziland

02.01.2022 Pebble Toys are handmade with love in Bangladesh Pebble

02.01.2022 Supporting women artisans in Peru by purchasing these products, you create meaningful change for women artisans, their families, and their communities. These baby products are hand knitted by women that live in the surrounding areas of Andahuaylillas, Cusco in Peru. The women work from home and receive fair payment for the products they make.