Christmas is one of our favorite times of the year, but it’s not easy or cheap, especially when you consider the pressure and cost of finding a unique holiday gift for everyone. people on your list.
But handcrafted gifts from Greater Good ease this seasonal stress with meaningful fair trade gifts that are easy on your wallet! In addition to treating your loved ones with gifts they won’t find at the larger stores, these fair trade gifts support your choice. and Help an artisan provide for their family.
Handmade artisan gifts for under $30
Holiday decorations
These adorable owl ornaments were crafted by Margarita and Martha, a mother-daughter team from Lima, Peru. In addition to using gourds in new ways, the creative couple is creating jobs for other women who can work from home while taking care of their children.
Sterling Silver earrings with spiral beauty wings
This flock of birds and sterling silver wing crochet earrings are a special way to show your friends how much you care. This unique piece of jewelry is handcrafted by Nyoman Rena of Bali, whose workshop in Ubud employs 12 male and female artisans who help him craft sterling silver jewelry using hammers, stoves, chisels and hand tools. other public.
Cherry Heart Alebrije-Style Wood Heart Key Fob
This heart key was carved and painted by Claudio Ojeda, a Mexican craftsman who learned how to make alebrijes, aka traditional hand-painted Mexican folk art, from his mother. Today, Ojeda and her mother still stand side by side in Oaxaca, Mexico, the birthplace of copal wood. alebrije art.
Shambhala Bracelet of Truth and Prayer
This handmade macrame bracelet is handcrafted by female artisans in rural North India where women don’t have many opportunities to work. Made with lapis lazuli beads (believed to represent truth in ancient Egypt and also the birthstone of September), this one-size-fits-all bracelet will make a great gift! meaning for every woman on your list.
Beautiful nature in natural jade silver earrings
These beautiful jade teardrop earrings are the perfect gift for the nature lover in your life. Crafted by artisans from northern Thailand, these unique earrings are made from preserved rubber tree leaves with resin and jade. “This new project has given a taste to my life,” says engineer-turned-artist Danai Leosawathiphong, who developed these designs with his wife, Ilkay. “From the beginning, one of our main goals was to recruit women, as there were very few job offers for women at the time. Another major target is the environment. ”
Flower Festival Ceramic Tequila Vase
This pitcher of tequila is a must-have for the cocktail enthusiasts in your life. Handcrafted in Mexico by Armando Sobreyra, a Mexican artist inspired by a centuries-old tradition of Talavera ceramics, this colorful vase combines old world heritage with modern style. “For me, the most important thing is each of those who collaborate with us, the respect and admiration we feel in our hearts for our work,” Sobreyra said.
Labradorite Silver Ring Magnificent Forest
This silver and labradorite ring was handcrafted by Wayan Buana, a Balinese craftsman who started making silver jewelry as a teenager to help his parents provide for their large family. . Now a husband and father with his own workshop, Buana’s unique designs are influenced by tradition and nature. “Most of my designs are influenced by Balinese traditions, and also by the beauty of nature on the island,” says Buana.
Blue shoulder bag with lucky elephant embroidery
These lucky elephant shoulder bags are handcrafted by Jiap Rojjana, a Thai artisan. The artisan recalls: “My husband’s business was not going well due to the economic crisis and the high cost of living. But within a few years, Jiap’s handmade goods were in such high demand that she was now the breadwinner of the family. In addition to helping the artisan support her family, this fashionable shoulder bag is also hand-embroidered with a white elephant, a Thai symbol of good luck.
Worried dolls share love decorations
It’s been a year, which is why the traditional anxiety doll from Guatemala makes a great gift for anyone on your list. This set of 6 was crafted by the Lopez Garcia family, who have been crafted by generations of women quitapena, or ‘anxious doll’, in keeping with local tradition. Artist Ana Lopez Garcia said: “The idea is to put your trust in each doll. “It is said that at night, when we sleep, the dolls will whisper the solution to our troubles.”
Sparrows Handmade Paper Journal
This captivating diary is handcrafted by Asha Prabha, an Indian craftsman from Delhi who has leveraged her expertise in embroidery and cross stitch to open a craft studio that now creates work. for other Indian women. This craft magazine features 48 pages of handmade paper, decorated with olive green cotton and bright screen-printed sparrows on the cover. A great gift for writers, artists, musicians and crafters.
Joy Thai Cluster Earrings
Thailand’s numerous gemstones inspired Nareerat Tansuwansophon, aka Lek, to start making jewelry after her children were born. Now, Lek’s gem designs have become so successful that she is able to provide part-time work for 20 other women. Cute hoop earrings made of cool aquamarine, dyed quartz, peridot and multifaceted glass beads are just one of Lek’s many signature designs – and make the perfect gift for anyone who loves to show off.
Green turtle handmade bronze sculpture
This handcrafted bronze turtle with floral motifs and antique finish is a charming gift for gardeners. After starting work at a young age to help support her family, Balinese artist Adi Noviantara designed and crafted bronze and brass sculptures to help promote and preserve Balinese culture. Now a father of three, the artist still works with his mother, who instills in his youngest son the value of hard work.
Songkran Belle layered necklace
This lovely layered necklace is handcrafted in Thailand by Sumalee Nawakul, a female artist who creates daring pieces of jewelry using tiny beads carved from small boxwood. Nawakul, from a family of gardeners, first got the idea to turn the colorful beads of the shrub into bold jewelry after noticing a bag containing them on a Bangkok street. “I started with half a kilo of wood beads and started stringing the necklaces by hand,” said Nawakul, who started selling her designs in a Thai street market. “My necklaces have attracted the attention of tourists, who like them because they are affordable, light and beautiful.”
Jempinis Wise Owl wooden eyeglass holder from Bali
This handcrafted owl is a great gift for owl lovers, as well as friends or loved ones who have always lost their eyeglasses. This strange owl was hand-carved from Jempinis wood by Yudi Suardi, a Balinese craftsman who learned to carve and polish wood carvings from his father (also a wood sculptor). to continue the family craft and maintain the Balinese sculptural tradition.
