Christmas 2023 is just around the corner! It seems like we’ve barely packed away our Christmas decorations, and yet here we are, gearing up to bring them out once more. The good news is, I’ve got some fantastic ethical, fair trade, and sustainable options to enhance your Christmas decorations and gift-giving this season!
Decorate your home with the seasonal decor that empowers women leading their families out of poverty, like Raquel in Mexico, women like Tran Thi Ha in Vietnam, and women like Shaheen in India.
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My Fair Trade Christmas Favs for 2023
1. Lola the LLama Ornament
Returning from last year, This adorable single Lola the Llama ornament will add some fair-trade fun to your decor all year long! Handcrafted by women in a rural family-owned workshop in Mexico, this fun smiling llama with colorful tufted ears and a festive hand-stitched saddle blanket is made with 100% wool felt! Every purchase provides safe jobs with fair wages for women in areas of extreme poverty in Mexico.
2. Mini Mandala Bell Set
A smaller version with some different shapes from the set we had last year, AND at a lower price point! Add ethically made artisanal charm and the nostalgic sound of holiday bells to your Christmas tree, doorknob, or favorite holiday wreath with this Mini Mandala Bell Set from India! Including both cylinder and cone shaped bells, each handcrafted rustic bell of the set features a classic antique brass finish with intricate hand-painted mandala designs. Jute cording makes it easy to hang this set of seven stunning bells anywhere that needs a little holiday cheer! Every purchase provides fair-trade jobs for Artisans in areas of extreme poverty in India.
3. Gingerbread House Set
I’m OBSESSED with this adorable set. Can’t wait to set it up on my dining room table!
Display the darling Gingerbread House Set along with all your favorite holiday decor! This set of three, unique hand-painted mango wood houses will create a beautifully cozy feel when placed on your mantel or in a tablescape display. These eco-friendly, decorative houses are made from fast-growing mango wood, a sustainable byproduct of India’s mango fruit industry. Each house features unique natural wood grains and hand-painted gorgeous designs. Every purchase supports families in areas of extreme poverty in India.
In addition to being eco-friendly with fast-growing mango wood, our Artisans use up ALL parts of the wood! Nothing is wasted. This leads to many variations in the set, showing off its natural beauty.
Every gingerbread house set has variations as a part of the Artisan-made charm!
4. Noel Bowl
Returning from last year, this inspirational, food-safe, wire bowl with antique-gold-tone finish spells “N-O-E-L”! Every purchase provides fair-trade jobs for Artisans in areas of extreme poverty in India.
5. Nepali Nativity
The perfect nativity scene to add to your holiday decor! Each Nepali Nativity Set includes three figurines, Mary holding baby Jesus, Joseph, and a little lamb. This adorable nativity set is handcrafted using traditional felt-crafting techniques that have been passed down for generations. Your purchase provides a woman in an area of extreme poverty with a safe job and fair wage for women in Nepal.
6. Peace, Hope and Noel Ornament Set
Spread holiday cheer when you add these ethically made ornaments from India to your Christmas tree or favorite holiday wreath. Each ornament is handcrafted from silver-tone wire and is finished with a silver ribbon to make your holiday decorating easy! Your set of three ornaments includes one of each glad tiding, “peace, hope, and noel!” Every purchase provides fair-trade jobs for Artisans in areas of extreme poverty in India.
7 & 8. Peaceful Dove Ornament Set and the Be Merry Ornament Set
Handcrafted from upcycled steel oil drums, this set of holiday-inspired ornaments are meticulously hand cut, hammered, and embellished by Artisans in Haiti. The Peaceful Dove Ornament Set features an ornament of a beautifully detailed dove shown in flight carrying a leafy sprig and another ornament with “peace” beautifully scripted in cursive. The Be Merry set includes one lettered “merry” steel ornament and two mini star ornaments crafted out of handmade cereal box beads. Finished with red ribbon and a hand-rolled cereal box bead, this ornament set is the perfect gift of hope for anyone on your gift list!
9. Forest Critter Ornament Set
If you know me, you know I love CUTE THINGS! And these definitely fit my Christmas decor perfectly!
This adorable, festive Forest Critter Ornament Set from Nepal will add some adorable charm to your holiday decor! Each ornament set features four friendly forest critters made entirely out of 100% wool—a little fox, white bunny, gray squirrel, and an adorable hedgehog. Each Forest Critter Ornament Set is handcrafted using traditional wool crafting techniques that have been passed down for generations. Your purchase provides a woman in an area of extreme poverty with a safe job and fair wage.
10. Golden Mini Joy Bowl
Know someone on your gift list who could use a boost of joy? Add a little joy to your holiday decor or fill this gold-tone, food-safe, wire mini-bowl from India that spells “J-O-Y” with some holiday goodies! Every purchase provides fair-trade jobs for Artisans in areas of extreme poverty in India.
10. Golden Mini Joy Bowl
Know someone on your gift list who could use a boost of joy? Add a little joy to your holiday decor or fill this gold-tone, food-safe, wire mini-bowl from India that spells “J-O-Y” with some holiday goodies! Every purchase provides fair-trade jobs for Artisans in areas of extreme poverty in India.
11. Joyful Nativity Ornament
This ornament comes exclusively bundled in our November 2023 Hope Mail package, along with a pair of gorgeous Upcycled Sari Hoops, and a fun “Joy to the World” sticker. Every Joyful Nativity Ornament helps mamas keep their babies in areas of poverty in Haiti!
11. Festive Bird Ornament
This adorable little festive red bird ornament from Nepal will add some playful charm to your holiday decor! Each festive bird features gold threaded wing details and looks mid-flight. Each Festive Bird Ornament is handcrafted using traditional wool crafting techniques that have been passed down for generations. Your purchase provides a woman in an area of extreme poverty with a safe job and fair wage.
11. Golden Matchbox Nativity
Saving the best for Last, with our always super popular & adorbsies nativity! Carry the Christmas spirit everywhere you go with our new Golden Matchbox Nativity from Peru! Share the nativity story on-the-go with your pocket-size match box filled with five handcrafted ceramic figurines, including a tiny baby Jesus in a manger, Mary, Joseph, a lamb, and a donkey. Each match box is filled with natural rice fibers to keep your figurines travel ready. Every purchase creates safe jobs with fair wages in areas of extreme poverty in Peru.
