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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.
$ 17.50
Hand-felted tooth fairy pillows with a pocket for a lost tooth. Fun, playful and colorful, these tooth fairies are every little girl's dream pillow! 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...
$ 14.06
Women in Kyrgyzstan made this ornament by hand from felt. With a loop for hanging, the ornament measures 4.5 inches long. This unique ornament is a nice addition to any Christmas tree. Great for a holiday or hostess gift -- it is sure to stand out.Meet the Artisans Silk Road Bazaar is a wholesale representative of marginalized artist groups located...
$ 34.95
This cute felt castle has a base of 4 inches round and the tower is 7.5 inches tall. Made from natural wool with Azo-Free dyes.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...
$ 17.50
Hand-felted tooth fairy pillows with a pocket for a lost tooth. Fun, playful and colorful, these tooth fairies are every little girl's dream pillow! 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...
$ 29.95
This 35 inch garland is handmade in Nepal from all natural felt colored with Azo-Free dyes.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....
$ 29.95
This 35 inch garland is handmade in Nepal from all natural felt colored with Azo-Free dyes.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....
$ 29.95
This 35 inch garland is handmade in Nepal from all natural felt colored with Azo-Free dyes.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....
$ 26.99
So darn cute, this felt bag featuring a rainbow is handmade by Nepalese women artisans from 100% all-natural felted wool, The lined purse with zipper closure measures 11 inches by 7 inches and has a 20-inch felted strap. Meet the Artisans Global Groove is a fair trade organization working with women by supporting and developing artisan co-ops in Thailand and...
$ 26.99
So darn cute, this felt bag featuring a unicorn is handmade by Nepalese women artisans from 100% all-natural felted wool, The lined purse with zipper closure measures 11.5 inches by 7 inches and has a 21-inch long felted drop strap.Meet the Artisans Global Groove is a fair trade organization working with women by supporting and developing artisan co-ops in Thailand...
$ 17.50
This lined felt coin purse with horoscope accent is 6.5 by 5 inches in size. Zipper closure with pom pom pull.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...
$ 17.50
This lined felt coin purse with horoscope accent is 6.5 by 5 inches in size. Zipper closure with pom pom pull.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...
$ 17.50
This lined felt coin purse with horoscope accent is 6.5 by 5 inches in size. Zipper closure with pom pom pull.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...
$ 17.50
This lined felt coin purse with horoscope accent is 6.5 by 5 inches in size. Zipper closure with pom pom pull.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...
$ 17.50
This lined felt coin purse with horoscope accent is 6.5 by 5 inches in size. Zipper closure with pom pom pull.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...
$ 17.50
This lined felted wool coin purse with horoscope accent is 6.5 by 5 inches in size. Zipper closure with pom pom pull.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...
$ 26.49
Hand painted by South African artisans, this set of three candles comes in gift box. Each candle is 9 inches tall by 0.75 inches in diameter. Meet the Artisans NOBUNTO is a South African Fair Trade company that creates high quality hand-painted candles, ceramics and handcrafted greeting cards with the utmost attention to detail using mainly African inspired designs. Their...
$ 49.99
This wood zebra mask is hand-carved by members of the Kamba tribe in Kenya.Mask features detailed hand-painted stripes on the zebra's head and measures approximately 8.5 inches high x 4 inches deep.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...
$ 19.99
Handcarved in Kenya from a single piece of soapstone, this sculpture depicting two cats is 4 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...
$ 35.99
This highly grained olive wood bowl is hand-carved in Kenya using rudimentary hand tools. In a gorgeous color, this bowl also features inlaid piece of discarded cow bone, batiked in a mudcloth pattern using traditional dye methods. Size 10 inches. Meet the Artisans Working with more than 100 individual carvers in Machakos, Kenya,Jedando Modern Handicrafts markets african handicrafts primarily made...
$ 19.99
Handcarved in Kenya from a single piece of soapstone, this sculpture depicting two cats is 4 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...
$ 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. The...
$ 15.00
These backyard bird ornaments live outside or inside made with 100% natural wool and non-toxic, azo-free dyes they are weather proof. Measuring 6 inches in length this bird has a string loop and attractive info card.Meet the Artisans Walking into the Kathmandu production center’s reception you are immediately greeted by a cheerful ‘Namaste’ (‘I Salute the God Within You’) with...
$ 14.99
This tree decoration is handmade in Haiti from scrap steel drums and hand painted. They are light enough to hang well on a tree and keep Haiti in mind during the holiday period. The star is 5 inches tall and 5.5 inches wide.Meet the Artisans When you visit Croix des Bouquets, the area of town known for Haitian metal art...
$ 39.99
This olive wood salad serving set is handmade in Kenya and have carved rustic twig design handles. 12 inches.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. Carved by...
$ 29.95
From Nepal, this hand-felted tiny dream house, includes a flower fairy. The roof opens on one side so that fairies and other treasures can be stored inside. Measures 11 inches tall by 5 inches wide. 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...
$ 26.49
Hand painted by South African artisans, this set of three candles comes in gift box. Each candle is 9 inches tall by 0.75 inches in diameter. Meet the Artisans NOBUNTO is a South African Fair Trade company that creates high quality hand-painted candles, ceramics and handcrafted greeting cards with the utmost attention to detail using mainly African inspired designs. Their...
$ 89.99
This piece features a tree of life and two birds in this traditional Haitian design. Hand cut and embossed, this piece is 23 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...
$ 49.99
This piece of Metal Art features a seahorse in this traditional Haitian design. Hand cut and embossed, this piece is 12 by 8 inches.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 features painted sea life in a traditional Haitian design. Hand cut and embossed, this piece is 23 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 sheets...
$ 129.99
This piece features a painted turtle in this traditional Haitian design. Hand cut and embossed, this piece is 22 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...
$ 89.99
This piece features a pair owl on a perch design in this traditional Haitian design. Hand cut and embossed, this piece is 23 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...
$ 14.95
Handmade by artisans in Nepal, this felt purse is 4 inches by 4.5 inches in size.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....
$ 10.00
Hand made in Nepal using traditional techniques and all-natural ingredients, these sticks burn for 45-60 minutes. 15 in each environmentally-friendly Lokta paper sleeve.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...
$ 26.49
Hand painted by South African artisans, this set of three candles comes in gift box. Each candle is 9 inches tall by 0.75 inches in diameter. Meet the Artisans NOBUNTO is a South African Fair Trade company that creates high quality hand-painted candles, ceramics and handcrafted greeting cards with the utmost attention to detail using mainly African inspired designs. Their...
$ 26.49
Hand painted by South African artisans, this set of three candles comes in gift box. Each candle is 9 inches tall by 0.75 inches in diameter. Meet the Artisans NOBUNTO is a South African Fair Trade company that creates high quality hand-painted candles, ceramics and handcrafted greeting cards with the utmost attention to detail using mainly African inspired designs. Their...
$ 20.99
Hand painted in South Africa, this pair of candles is tied with raffia. Each candle is 9 inches tall by 0.75 inches in diameter.Meet the Artisans NOBUNTO is a South African Fair Trade company that creates high quality hand-painted candles, ceramics and handcrafted greeting cards with the utmost attention to detail using mainly African inspired designs. Their mission is, in...
$ 20.99
Hand painted in South Africa, this pair of candles is tied with raffia. Each candle is 9 inches tall by 0.75 inches in diameter. Meet the Artisans NOBUNTO is a South African Fair Trade company that creates high quality hand-painted candles, ceramics and handcrafted greeting cards with the utmost attention to detail using mainly African inspired designs. Their mission is,...
$ 20.99
Hand painted in South Africa, this pair of candles is tied with raffia. Each candle is 9 inches tall by 0.75 inches in diameter.Meet the Artisans NOBUNTO is a South African Fair Trade company that creates high quality hand-painted candles, ceramics and handcrafted greeting cards with the utmost attention to detail using mainly African inspired designs. Their mission is, in...
$ 20.99
Hand painted in South Africa, this pair of candles is tied with raffia. Each candle is 9 inches tall by 0.75 inches in diameter. Meet the Artisans NOBUNTO is a South African Fair Trade company that creates high quality hand-painted candles, ceramics and handcrafted greeting cards with the utmost attention to detail using mainly African inspired designs. Their mission is,...
$ 20.99
Hand painted in South Africa, this pair of candles is tied with raffia. Each candle is 9 inches tall by 0.75 inches in diameter. Meet the Artisans NOBUNTO is a South African Fair Trade company that creates high quality hand-painted candles, ceramics and handcrafted greeting cards with the utmost attention to detail using mainly African inspired designs. Their mission is,...
$ 20.99
Hand painted in South Africa, this pair of candles is tied with raffia. Each candle is 9 inches tall by 0.75 inches in diameter. Meet the Artisans NOBUNTO is a South African Fair Trade company that creates high quality hand-painted candles, ceramics and handcrafted greeting cards with the utmost attention to detail using mainly African inspired designs. Their mission is,...
$ 17.50
Handmade from copper, brass and alloys each bracelet is uniquely handmade by skilled craftspeople in Nepal according to traditional methods handed down from multiple generations of family artisans. Measures 0.35 inches wide.Meet the Artisans Walking into the Kathmandu production center’s reception you are immediately greeted by a cheerful ‘Namaste’ (‘I Salute the God Within You’) with hands pressed together in...
$ 21.25
Handmade from copper, brass and alloys each bracelet is uniquely handmade by skilled craftspeople in Nepal according to traditional methods handed down from multiple generations of family artisans. Measures o.6 inches wide.Meet the Artisans Walking into the Kathmandu production center’s reception you are immediately greeted by a cheerful ‘Namaste’ (‘I Salute the God Within You’) with hands pressed together in...
$ 20.00
This 4.5-inch tall holiday ornament is made from 100% natural wool and non-toxic, azo-free dyes.Meet the Artisans Walking into the Kathmandu production center’s reception you are immediately greeted by a cheerful ‘Namaste’ (‘I Salute the God Within You’) with hands pressed together in a prayerful expression. Proceeding into any of the production halls you’ll be greeted by a complete chorus...
$ 129.99
This 24 inch Haitian metal wall art features a colorful fish and conch shell. Perfect for hanging indoors or out, the piece is hand painted, hand cut and embossed.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,...
$ 34.95
Made by Nepalese artisans, this felt mobile feature dragons and clouds and hangs about 20 inches.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....
$ 34.95
Handmade by Nepalese artisans, this felt mobile features a herd of unicorns and hangs approximately 20 inches.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...
$ 14.95
This felt coin purse features a slice of lime. Measures 5.5 inches in diameter.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,...
$ 14.95
Handmade by artisans in Nepal, this felt coin purse features a slice of apple. Measures 6 inches in diameter.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...
$ 14.95
Handmade by artisans in Nepal, this felt coin purse features a slice of watermelon. Measures 6 inches across.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...
$ 19.95
This handmade felted clutch is 8 inches by 4.5 inches in size. 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,...
$ 19.95
This handmade felted clutch is 8 inches by 4.5 inches in size.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...
$ 89.99
Depicting a pod of dolphins in the ocean, this piece of metalwork, handcut and embossed from recycled oil drums in Croix des Bouquets, Haiti, has a natural patina of the oiled metal. It is 24 inches in diameter. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use.Meet the Artisans When you visit Croix des Bouquets, the area of town known for Haitian metal...
$ 10.99
This tree decoration is handmade in Haiti from scrap steel drums. They are light enough to hang well on a tree and keep Haiti in mind during the holiday period. The tree is 3.5 inches tall and 2 inches wide.Meet the Artisans When you visit Croix des Bouquets, the area of town known for Haitian metal art in the capital...
$ 10.99
This tree decoration is handmade in Haiti from scrap steel drums. They are light enough to hang well on a tree and keep Haiti in mind during the holiday period. The moon is 3 inches tall.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...
$ 10.99
This tree decoration is handmade in Haiti from scrap steel drums. They are light enough to hang well on a tree and keep Haiti in mind during the holiday period. The bell is 3 inches tall and 2 inches wide. Meet the Artisans When you visit Croix des Bouquets, the area of town known for Haitian metal art in the...
$ 10.99
This angel decoration is handmade in Haiti from scrap steel drums. It is light enough to hang well on a tree and keep Haiti in mind during the holiday period. The angel is 2 inches tall and 4 inches wide. Includes hanging loop. Meet the Artisans When you visit Croix des Bouquets, the area of town known for Haitian metal...
$ 34.99
This olive wood salad serving set in the shape of hands are handmade in Kenya. These are large -- you may have a totally different use for them than tossing salads.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...
$ 23.75
This coin purse is made with 100% natural wool and non-toxic, azo-free dyes. The hand felting and applique details on this 5 inch by 3.5 inch purse are done by a womens felting business in Kathmandu.Meet the Artisans Walking into the Kathmandu production center’s reception you are immediately greeted by a cheerful ‘Namaste’ (‘I Salute the God Within You’) with...
$ 15.00
This backyard bird ornament can live outside or inside! Made with 100% natural wool and non-toxic, azo-free dyes, these little birdies are weather proof. Measures 5 inches in length, with a string loop and attractive info card.Meet the Artisans Walking into the Kathmandu production center’s reception you are immediately greeted by a cheerful ‘Namaste’ (‘I Salute the God Within You’)...