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The Village Country Store - Handmade Fair Trade Artisan Gifts
Our Shop Fair Trade gifts and crafts store offers one of a kind, handcrafted artisan crafts from around the globe.
Your purchase of fair trade products helps to improve the living conditions in developing countries by offering economic sustainability through fair trade market values and by providing a living wage to the artisans for their handcrafted wares and crafts, whereby reducing poverty and giving hope for their future.
Purchasing fairtrade certified products is an artisan to consumer process that brings dignity to individuals and their communities from developing countries as they struggle for medical, educational and economical independence.
Shop The Village Country Store for fair trade jewelry, bags, ornaments, home decor, linens and dinnerware. We carry Haitian wall art, yoga accessories, baskets, pottery, candles and more! From Africa, the Americas and Asia, our artisans use natural and recycled materials; utilizing silk, linen, cotton, wool, silver, brass, copper, precious stones, beads, seeds, wood, bamboo and more.
We hope that by meandering around our store, you will experience that open air feeling that you are walking among the villages of the artisans.
Collectively, we can be the change and hopefully improve the lives of others with whom we share our planet.
$ 129.99
This piece of Haitian metal wall art is 24 inches in diameter. It features a tree of life with birds, hand-cut, embossed and painted.Meet the Artisans When you visit Croix des Bouquets, the area of town known for Haitian metal art in the capital of Port-Au-Prince, you are met with a cacophony of tink, tink, tink as ball peen hammers...
$ 129.99
This piece of Haitian metal wall art is 24 inches in diameter. It features two large fish jumping, hand-cut, embossed and painted.Meet the Artisans When you visit Croix des Bouquets, the area of town known for Haitian metal art in the capital of Port-Au-Prince, you are met with a cacophony of tink, tink, tink as ball peen hammers strike sheets...
$ 21.50
Highly grained hand carved olive wood bowl from Kenya, approximately 6 inches in diameter by 2 inches tall. Please allow for variations due to the hand carved nature of the bowl. Meet the Artisans Working with more than 100 individual carvers in Machakos, Kenya,Jedando Modern Handicrafts markets african handicrafts primarily made of wood and bone worldwide. Carving is a tradition...
$ 29.99
Highly grained olive wood bowl handcarved in Kenya using rudimentary hand tools, approximately 7.5 inches in diameter by 2.25 inches tall. Please allow for variations due to the handcarved nature of the bowl. Meet the Artisans Working with more than 100 individual carvers in Machakos, Kenya,Jedando Modern Handicrafts markets african handicrafts primarily made of wood and bone worldwide. Carving is...
$ 24.50
Handmade in Kenya, these 8-inch salad servers are carved from a single piece of olive wood in a unique twisted design.Meet the Artisans Working with more than 100 individual carvers in Machakos, Kenya,Jedando Modern Handicrafts markets african handicrafts primarily made of wood and bone worldwide. Carving is a tradition in Kenya with the children learning the craft from their parents....
$ 89.99
This piece features an angel and moon in a traditional Haitian design. Hand-cut and embossed, this piece is 24 inches in diameter. Meet the Artisans When you visit Croix des Bouquets, the area of town known for Haitian metal art in the capital of Port-Au-Prince, you are met with a cacophony of tink, tink, tink as ball peen hammers strike...
$ 29.99
Handcrafted by South African artisans, these earrings are slices of brass with a red copper center. The coloration of the 1.6-inch long earrings which hang from brass hooks, is achieved by applying high heat rather than paints or dyes.Meet the Artisans Brass Images was established in 1988 in the coastal town of Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, about a 4 hour...
$ 40.00
Handcrafted by South African artisans, this darkened brass cuff features a pinwheel design in polished brass. The feathering and color on this 1.5-inch bracelet is achieved by applying extreme heat rather than paints or dyes.Meet the Artisans Brass Images was established in 1988 in the coastal town of Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, about a 4 hour drive out of Cape...
$ 40.00
Handcrafted by South African artisans, this brass cuff with a feathered edge is accented with two pinwheels of brilliant brass. The feathering on this 1.1-inch bracelet is achieved by applying extreme heat rather than paints or dyes.Meet the Artisans Brass Images was established in 1988 in the coastal town of Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, about a 4 hour drive out...
$ 129.99
Hand painted, cut and embossed from metal oil drums by Haitian artisans, this stunning wall art depicts palms trees and birds. The sealed finish makes this piece perfect for hanging indoors or out. 24 inches in diameter.Meet the Artisans When you visit Croix des Bouquets, the area of town known for Haitian metal art in the capital of Port-Au-Prince, you...
$ 9.95
This handmade novelty dancing girl pin features a playful football design made from recycled tin can and copper wire, accented with colorful Maasai beads. Pin is approximately 2.5 inches tall.Meet the ArtisansCreative Alternatives works with marginalized producers in rural and urban areas of Kenya. The producers take pride in the product ideas they are able to develop and market through...
$ 9.99
Delightful dancing girl pin made from recycled painted tin heart and copper wire, accented with colorful Maasai beads (bead color may vary). Mounted on a safety pin for attaching to a lapel, hat, or backpack. Pin is approximately 2 inches wide.Meet the ArtisansCreative Alternatives works with marginalized producers in rural and urban areas of Kenya. The producers take pride in...
$ 9.95
This handmade novelty pair of dancing girl earrings features a playful pumpkin design made from recycled tin can and copper wire, accented with colorful Maasai beads. Earrings hang approximately 2 inches.Meet the ArtisansCreative Alternatives works with marginalized producers in rural and urban areas of Kenya. The producers take pride in the product ideas they are able to develop and market...
$ 10.37
This pair of handmade dancing girl earrings features a playful holiday design, made from recycled tin cans and copper wire. Earrings hang approximately 1.75 inches from hypoallergenic hooks.Meet the ArtisansCreative Alternatives works with marginalized producers in rural and urban areas of Kenya. The producers take pride in the product ideas they are able to develop and market through Creative Alternatives....
$ 30.29
Hand painted sheets of misprinted bottle caps are adorned with recycled wire and beads in this cute holiday pin from Kenya. With a safety pin closure, the pin is approximately 3 inches tall and will surely brighten up the holiday season!Meet the ArtisansCreative Alternatives works with marginalized producers in rural and urban areas of Kenya. The producers take pride in...
$ 9.95
This dancing girl pin is made from a local beer bottle cap and copper wire and accented with colorful Maasai beads. Mounted on a safety pin for attaching to a lapel, hat, or backpack, the pin is approximately 2 inches tall. Bead colors may vary from shown.Meet the ArtisansCreative Alternatives works with marginalized producers in rural and urban areas of...
$ 89.99
Hand cut and embossed by Haitian artisans, this 24-inch wall art features two intertwined trees. The natural patina makes this piece perfect for hanging indoors or out. Meet the Artisans When you visit Croix des Bouquets, the area of town known for Haitian metal art in the capital of Port-Au-Prince, you are met with a cacophony of tink, tink, tink...
$ 19.99
This gecko is handmade in Haiti from recycled oil drums. It has a small hook to hang the piece and is painted with a bright colorful design inspired by the local Hatian culture. From head to tail, the gecko is 8 inches long.Meet the Artisans Founded in 1990 by a multinational group of young entrepreneurs, Caribbean Craft promotes employment in...
$ 19.99
This gecko is handmade in Haiti from recycled oil drums. Each has a small hook to hang the piece and is painted with a bright colorful design inspired by the local Hatian culture. From head to tail, the gecko is 8 inches long.Meet the Artisans Founded in 1990 by a multinational group of young entrepreneurs, Caribbean Craft promotes employment in...
$ 19.99
This gecko is handmade in Haiti from recycled oil drums. Each has a small hook to hang the piece and is painted with a bright colorful design inspired by the local Hatian culture. From head to tail, the gecko is 8 inches long. Meet the Artisans Founded in 1990 by a multinational group of young entrepreneurs, Caribbean Craft promotes employment...
$ 42.50
This hand felted wool birdhouse is made of sustainably harvested, naturally water repellent wool. Surface moisture from dew, rain or snow quickly dries in the open air. Wool is also naturally dirt and mold resistant. The 1.25 inch hole can be enlarged to 1.5 inches to appeal to larger birds. Measures 9 inches tall by 5 inches wide.Meet the ArtisansIn...
$ 42.50
This hand felted wool birdhouse is made of sustainably harvested, naturally water repellent wool. Surface moisture from dew, rain or snow quickly dries in the open air. Wool is also naturally dirt and mold resistant. The 1.25 inch hole can be enlarged to 1.5 inches to appeal to larger birds. Measures 9 inches tall by 5 inches wide.Meet the ArtisansIn...
$ 42.50
This hand felted wool birdhouse is made of sustainably harvested, naturally water repellent wool. Surface moisture from dew, rain or snow quickly dries in the open air. Wool is also naturally dirt and mold resistant. The 1.25 inch hole can be enlarged to 1.5 inches to appeal to larger birds. Measures 9 inches tall by 5 inches wide.Meet the ArtisansIn...
$ 69.99
Hand-cut and embossed from steel drums in Haiti, this fish design is 24 inches by 10 inches. The natural patina makes this piece perfect for hanging indoors or out.Meet the Artisans When you visit Croix des Bouquets, the area of town known for Haitian metal art in the capital of Port-Au-Prince, you are met with a cacophony of tink, tink,...
$ 129.99
This piece of Haitian metal wall art is 24 inches in diameter. It features hand-cut, embossed painted lizards.Meet the Artisans When you visit Croix des Bouquets, the area of town known for Haitian metal art in the capital of Port-Au-Prince, you are met with a cacophony of tink, tink, tink as ball peen hammers strike sheets of steel. The sheets...
$ 49.99
This Giraffe mask is hand-carved and hand-painted by economically disadvantaged members of the Kamba tribe in Kenya. Purchasing this product provides sustainable income for the artists to support their families and send their children to school. Mask measures approximately 8.5 inches in height and 4 inches in depth. Meet the Artisans Working with more than 100 individual carvers in Machakos,...
$ 32.50
Handmade in Kenya, these salad servers are carved from one piece of wood. Each piece is hand painted and carved by hand. These salad tongs are a fun addition to any serving set - They are sure to attract complements. They are about 12 inches in length.Meet the Artisans Working with more than 100 individual carvers in Machakos, Kenya,Jedando Modern...
$ 129.99
Hand-carved from soapstone in Kenya, this chess set features 32 delicate pieces in an animal theme on a 15-inch square board. As each piece is hand carved from natural stone, please allow for some variations in color and design.Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village...
$ 129.99
Hand carved from soapstone in Kenya, this chess set features 32 delicate pieces in a Maasai tribal theme on a 14-inch square board. As each piece is hand carved from natural stone, please allow some variations in color and design.Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural...
$ 32.50
Handmade in Kenya, these salad servers are carved from one piece of wood. Each piece is hand painted and carved by hand. These salad tongs are a fun addition to any serving set - They are sure to attract complements. They are about 12 inches in length.Meet the Artisans Working with more than 100 individual carvers in Machakos, Kenya,Jedando Modern...
$ 19.99
Carved from soapstone in Western Kenya, this cat sculpture is like none found in nature with its hand etched patterns and whimsical shape. Each cat is approximately 5 inches tall. Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts....
$ 32.49
Handcarved from a single piece of soapstone, this sculpture features two intertwined hearts. It measures 8 inches tall.Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The name, a shortened version of Small, Medium, and Large Artists, refers to...
$ 24.50
Hand carved from soapstone in Kenya, this hippo is 3 inches tall, by 4 inches long, by 2 inches wide, and is hand painted with a blue abstract design. Please allow for slight variations due to the handmade nature of the piece. Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live...
$ 36.99
Handcarved from soapstone, this unique sculpture represents two lovers in the shape of a heart. Measures 8 inches tall.Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The name, a shortened version of Small, Medium, and Large Artists, refers...
$ 36.99
Handcarved from soapstone, this unique sculpture represents two lovers in the shape of a heart. Measures 8 inches tall.Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The name, a shortened version of Small, Medium, and Large Artists, refers...
$ 36.99
Handcarved from soapstone, this unique sculpture represents two lovers in the shape of a heart. Measures 8 inches tall.Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The name, a shortened version of Small, Medium, and Large Artists, refers...
$ 42.49
African Soapstone is among the most beautiful in the world. Mined by hand from surface mines large stones are pulled by a team of workers, cleaved into smaller pieces and worked into stunning art and functional objects. This sculpture depicts a stylized family of 2 parents and 1 child. The soapstone is natural. Please allow for color variation from cream...
$ 42.49
African Soapstone is among the most beautiful in the world. Mined by hand from surface mines large stones are pulled by a team of workers, cleaved into smaller pieces and worked into stunning art and functional objects. This sculpture depicts a stylized family of 2 parents and 2 children. The soapstone is natural. Please allow for color variation from cream...
$ 36.99
African Soapstone is among the most beautiful in the world. Mined by hand from surface mines large stones are pulled by a team of workers, cleaved into smaller pieces and worked into stunning art and functional objects. This sculpture depicts a stylized family. The soapstone is natural. Please allow for color variation from cream to pink to gray in any...
$ 36.99
African Soapstone is among the most beautiful in the world. Mined by hand from surface mines large stones are pulled by a team of workers, cleaved into smaller pieces and worked into stunning art and functional objects. This sculpture depicts a stylized family. The soapstone is natural. Please allow for color variation from cream to pink to gray in any...
$ 36.99
African Soapstone is among the most beautiful in the world. Mined by hand from surface mines large stones are pulled by a team of workers, cleaved into smaller pieces and worked into stunning art and functional objects. This sculpture depicts a stylized family of 2 parents and 2 children. The soapstone is natural. Please allow for color variation from cream...
$ 36.99
African Soapstone is among the most beautiful in the world. Mined by hand from surface mines large stones are pulled by a team of workers, cleaved into smaller pieces and worked into stunning art and functional objects. This sculpture depicts a stylized family. The soapstone is natural. Please allow for color variation from cream to pink to gray in any...
$ 44.49
Hand carved from soapstone, this sculpture features an abstract representation of two lovers. The piece is carved from one piece of soapstone and is about 10 inches tall.Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The name, a...
$ 32.50
Hand carved from soapstone, these sculptures feature a representation of two lovers in circle. The piece is carved from one piece of soapstone and is about 6 inches tall.Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The name,...
$ 32.50
Hand carved from soapstone, this sculpture features an abstract representation of two lovers. The piece is carved from one piece of soapstone and is about 6 inches tall.Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The name, a...
$ 32.50
Hand carved from soapstone, this sculpture features an abstract representation of two lovers. The piece is carved from one piece of soapstone and is about 6 inches tall.Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The name, a...
$ 39.99
Hand carved from cream-colored soapstone in Kenya, this nativity set has 12 pieces, the tallest of which is 6 inches tall. Variations in color and design will occur due to the nature of the stone and the individual carver.Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village...
$ 39.99
Hand carved from soapstone, these sculptures feature a representation of two lovers in circle. The piece is carved from one piece of soapstone and is about 8 inches tall.Meet the Artisans Our Soapstone is carved by the artists of SMOLArt a group of artists who live in the rural village of Tabaka, Kenya, the heart of soapstone crafts. The name,...