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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.

 


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$ 34.99

Delightful dancing girl pins made from painted tin can and copper wire are accented with colorful Maasai beads. Thank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair Trade Artisan Gifts and Crafts.

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$ 19.99

This set of two complementing Zebra sculptures are each hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, and painted in opposite patterns to created an interconnected balance. Each measures approximately 2-inches tall by 3-inches wide.  Natural soapstone finish with black stripes; Painted black finish with natural stripes.  Soapstone is a soft, natural mineral from the earth, making...

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$ 14.95

Meet the Artisans Calypso Chile is a family owned business that operates from the family home. Marcela Cofre and her husband supported their family by making women's shoes until 1994 when the market for shoes dropped dramatically as cheaper imports flooded the market. After dabbling in various types of crafts, Marcela found a particular talent for glass making, building a...

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$ 34.99

Delightful butterfly earrings made from recycled tin and copper wire are accented with colorful Maasai beads. Earrings hang approximately i inch from lead free silver metal hooks. Perfect for small gifts for birthday parties, bridesmaids, teachers, social groups, or holiday stockings.Thank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair Trade...

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$ 34.99

Handmade in Kisumu, Kenya from misprinted sheets of bottle caps, these hand painted Christmas tree earrings are as cute as they come. The earrings hang 1.25 inches from hypoallergenic hooks. Perfect for small gifts for the office, social groups, teachers, parties, and stockings.Thank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and...

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$ 39.50

Delightful dancing earrings with bodies of Tusker lager bottlecaps are accented with copper wire and colorful Maasai beads. Earrings hang approximately 1.5 inches from lead free silver metal hooks. Bead colors will vary.Thank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair Trade Artisan Gifts and Crafts.

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$ 34.99

Hand painted sheets of misprinted bottle caps are adorned with recycled wire and beads in these cute holiday pins from Kenya. With a safety pin closure the pin is approximately 3 inches tall and will lighten up the holiday season. Perfect for small gifts for the office, social groups, teachers, parties, and stockings.Thank you for shopping The Village Country Store,...

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These cute recycled dancing girl earrings are made from painted sheets of misprinted bottle caps and wire in Kisumu, Kenya. They hang 1.75 inches from hypoallergenic hooks. Perfect for small gifts for the office, social groups, teachers, parties, and holiday stockings.Thank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair Trade...

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$ 34.99

Enjoy the holiday with this 4-inch tall dancing girl tree pin, hand painted in Kenya and made of copper wire and sheets of misprinted bottle caps. Safety pin closure. Perfect for small gifts for the office, social groups, teachers, parties, and stockings.Thank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair...

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$ 79.00

Shaped from recycled silver metal and copper wire, these bicycle earrings are approximately 1.5 inches wide and have a single glass bead near the hook. Bead colors will vary. Set of 10. Thank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair Trade Artisan Gifts and Crafts.

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$ 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...

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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...

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$ 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, Kenya,Jedando...

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$ 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 Haitian 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...

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$ 110.00

Hand carved from soapstone by African craftsmen, this menorah will provide a unique look to your home for the holidays. Measures 12 x 2.5 x 6 inches. Weighs 15lbs.

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$ 110.00

Hand carved from soapstone by African craftsmen, this menorah will provide a unique look to your home for the holidays. Measures 12 x 2.5 x 6 inches. Weighs 15lbs.Thank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair Trade Artisan Gifts and Crafts.

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$ 14.99

Handcrafted in India with a traditional local papier mache technique. Handpainted with holiday designs. Measures 4.5 inches in diameter, with a loop at the top for hanging.Thank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair Trade Artisan Gifts and Crafts.

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$ 14.99

Handcrafted in India with a traditional local papier mache technique. Handpainted with holiday designs. Measures 4.5 inches in diameter, with a loop at the top for hanging.Thank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair Trade Artisan Gifts and Crafts.

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$ 19.99

Repurposed metal holiday bell will have you ringing in the holidays perfectly! Handpainted snowflake design, with a sturdy rope for hanging. Bell clapper is hand carved from wood and is approximately 4 inches in length. Bell is approximately 5.5 inches tall by 3.25 inches wide at the base. 7 inch knotted rope for hanging.Thank you for shopping The Village Country...

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$ 34.50

Hand crafted 100 percent cotton scarf made in India using traditional techniques. Lightweight and soft texture. Measures 71 inches long by 19 inches wide.Thank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair Trade Artisan Gifts and Crafts.

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$ 34.50

Hand crafted 100 percent cotton scarf made in India using traditional techniques. Lightweight and soft texture. Measures 71 inches long by 19 inches wide.

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$ 34.50

Hand crafted 100 percent cotton scarf made in India using traditional techniques. Lightweight and soft texture. Measures 71 inches long by 19 inches wide.

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$ 34.50

Hand crafted 100 percent cotton scarf made in India using traditional techniques. Lightweight and soft texture. Measures 71 inches long by 19 inches wide.Thank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair Trade Artisan Gifts and Crafts.

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$ 34.50

Hand crafted 100 percent cotton scarf made in India using traditional techniques. Lightweight and soft texture. Measures 71 inches long by 19 inches wide.

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$ 17.99

Hand-carved by African artisans from a solid piece of natural Soapstone, this square-shaped candle holder is a work of art! The soapstone rock is ideal for carving as it gets its softness from the mineral talc and is commonly believed to have a soothing, balancing effect while creating a positive, calming energy. Place several together to create a truly unique...

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$ 39.99

Handcarved from soapstone, these sculptures feature a representation of two lovers. The piece is carved from one piece of soapstone.Please allow for variations.

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$ 19.99

Handcarved from soapstone, these sculptures are each unique, they will vary slightly. Each is 4 inches tall and finished in black.Thank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair Trade Artisan Gifts and Crafts.

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$ 19.99

Handcarved from soapstone, these sculptures are each unique, they will vary slightly. Each is 4 inches tall and finished in a natural polish.Thank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair Trade Artisan Gifts and Crafts.

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$ 19.99

Handcarved from soapstone, these sculptures are each unique, they will vary slightly. Each is 4 inches tall and finished in red.Thank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair Trade Artisan Gifts and Crafts.

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$ 24.50

Handcarved from soapstone, these sculptures are each unique, they will vary slightly. Each is 5- 6 inches tall and finished in black.Thank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair Trade Artisan Gifts and Crafts.

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$ 12.99

Handcarved from soapstone, these sculptures feature a representation of two hearts intertwined. The piece is carved from one piece of soapstone.Thank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair Trade Artisan Gifts and Crafts.

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$ 24.50

Handcarved from soapstone, these sculptures are each unique, they will vary slightly. Each is 5-6 inches tall and finished in a natural polish.Thank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair Trade Artisan Gifts and Crafts.

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$ 24.50

Handcarved from soapstone, these sculptures are each unique, they will vary slightly. Each is 5-6 inches tall and finished in red.Thank you for shopping The Village Country Store, authorized dealer for VHC Brands, Victorian Heart Quilts inc., and Fair Trade Artisan Gifts and Crafts.

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$ 36.98

These handcrafted sterling silver and rhinestone cuff earrings add more sparkle without adding more piercings. Each earring features seven handset rhinestones of graduating sizes set in .925 sterling silver. Handcrafted. Size: 1 inch long crawler. Graduating rhinestones range in size from 1/8 inch to 1/16 inch in diameter.This purchase transforms lives. Jewelry proceeds help exploited women and girls experience freedom,...

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$ 49.98

Happiness in a hoop! Behold the colorful love and swirls! Handcrafted wide hoop earrings in multi-colored resin. Hypoallergenic post. 1.75 inch width. Drop is 2 inches. Due to the organic nature of acetate/resin, the marbleization of each piece will vary.This purchase transforms lives. Jewelry proceeds help exploited women and girls experience freedom, establish independence and develop careers. Helpful Tips: Keep...

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$ 59.98

18k gold layered over stainless steel form these handcrafted rectangle stud earrings. Width is .5 inch. Drop is 1.75 inches.This purchase transforms lives. Jewelry proceeds help exploited women and girls experience freedom, establish independence and develop careers. Helpful Tips: Keep jewelry away from water and harsh chemicals; store separately in a soft pouch.Meet the Artisans There are exploited women in...

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$ 33.99

Handcrafted 14k gold-plated necklace, chain with leaf pendant. Meet the Artisans There are exploited women in every city in the world. In 2006 a small group of friends began to reach out to the ones who live in our city. We began going into the the streets to visit the girls in the shops. Training in Jewelry making for wholesale...

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$ 32.81

Lobster Tail blanket in red. Baby slides into this sleeping bag style blanket -- not only cute, but comfortable and functional. Fun photo shoot prop, everyday blanket, or Halloween costume. Acrylic/cotton blend. Approximately 9 x 21 inches, but sizes may vary slightly depending on style. Fits up to 10 months.Meet the Artisans Silk Road Bazaar is a wholesale representative of...

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$ 13.00

Llamas are usually too heavy to hang on trees, but not any more! Hang this handmade felt llama in your home! Handmade using hand-felting technique. Measures 4" x 5".Meet the Artisans Global Groove is a fair trade organization working with women by supporting and developing artisan co-ops in Thailand and Nepal. The Fair Trade industry is expanding and we are...

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$ 13.00

Meet the Artisans Global Groove is a fair trade organization working with women by supporting and developing artisan co-ops in Thailand and Nepal. The Fair Trade industry is expanding and we are proud to be a part of a sustainable movement that is changing lives. We design, develop, produce and source fairly traded lifestyle products with a commitment to the...

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$ 12.00

Get your reindeer game on with our adorably cute Rudolph ornament! Hand-crafted of eco-friendly wool felt by women artisans in Nepal, his red nose is certain to receive glowing compliments! Azo-free dye. Fair Trade. Meaures 4" x 4"Meet the Artisans Global Groove is a fair trade organization working with women by supporting and developing artisan co-ops in Thailand and Nepal....

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$ 12.00

Our traditional Nordic Snowman boasts the cooling color pallette of a truly icy day! He is carefully hand crafted of eco-friendly wool felt by women artisans in Nepal . Azo-free dye. Fair Trade. Meaures 7.5" x 3"Meet the Artisans Global Groove is a fair trade organization working with women by supporting and developing artisan co-ops in Thailand and Nepal. The...

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$ 12.00

Our sleeping Santa owl is such a cute hoot! He is carefully hand crafted of eco-friendly wool felt by women artisans in Nepal. Azo-free dyes. Fair Trade. Meaures 4" x 3.5" Meet the Artisans Global Groove is a fair trade organization working with women by supporting and developing artisan co-ops in Thailand and Nepal. The Fair Trade industry is expanding...

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$ 12.00

Here comes Santa! Enjoy our jollly version, carefully hand crafted of eco-friendly wool felt by women artisans in Nepal. Azo-free dyes. Fair Trade. Meaures 4" x 3"Meet the Artisans Global Groove is a fair trade organization working with women by supporting and developing artisan co-ops in Thailand and Nepal. The Fair Trade industry is expanding and we are proud to...

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$ 12.00

It's penguin season! This little guy is hand crafted of eco-friendly wool felt by women artisans in Nepal. Azo-free dyes. Fair Trade. Meaures 4.5" x 3.5"Meet the Artisans Global Groove is a fair trade organization working with women by supporting and developing artisan co-ops in Thailand and Nepal. The Fair Trade industry is expanding and we are proud to be...

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$ 13.00

The most adorable little Santa hedgehog is just waiting to adorn your tree! This little guy is hand crafted of eco-friendly wool felt by women artisans in Nepal. Azo-free dyes. Fair Trade. Meaures 4.5" x 3.5"Meet the Artisans Global Groove is a fair trade organization working with women by supporting and developing artisan co-ops in Thailand and Nepal. The Fair...

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$ 12.00

Give the gal some credit! Here is our Mrs. Claus ornament, and we're pretty sure her year-round behind-the-scenes effort makes it all come together Xmas night! She's carefully hand-crafted by women artisans in Nepal using Azo-free dyes. Fair Trade. Meaures 4" x 2.5"Meet the Artisans Global Groove is a fair trade organization working with women by supporting and developing artisan...

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$ 12.00

Treat yourself to our adorable sheep adorned with holly! Hand-crafted by women artisans in Nepal, this cute little guy (or gal) is made from eco-friendly wool felt. Azo-free dyes. Fair Trade. Meaures 4" x 3"Meet the Artisans Global Groove is a fair trade organization working with women by supporting and developing artisan co-ops in Thailand and Nepal. The Fair Trade...