Shop Fair Trade
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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This set of two beautiful heart dishes are hand-painted with an artistic depiction of the African Maasai Mara. One features the elephant and the other the giraffe under the acacia tree. The bright rainbow colors speak to the cultural vibrance of Africa. The hand-paintings are detailed and one-of-a-kind. Each dish is hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by Kenya...
$ 16.00
Hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, these whimsical twin cat statues will brighten up even the smallest of spaces! Measures approximately 4-inches tall. /li> Hand-painted. Soapstone is a soft, natural mineral from the earth, making it easy to carve into many forms. Handle with care to avoid breakage. Each piece has gone through multiple...
$ 19.99
Hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, these whimsical cat statues will brighten up even the smallest of spaces! Measures approximately 5-inches tall. /li> Hand-painted. Soapstone is a soft, natural mineral from the earth, making it easy to carve into many forms. Handle with care to avoid breakage. Each piece has gone through multiple stages...
$ 30.00
Each bookend is hand-carved from a single piece of natural soapstone and is a beautiful depiction of a sitting cat. The pieces are true sculptures and works of art. The detail work on the edge is evident by the detailed bookend design. Great gift for cat-lovers or ethical gift for all. These are substantial and great for heavy books.Product Features:...
$ 26.00
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)Hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, the soapstone hearts are brightly painted and feature the zodiac sign on one side and the zodiac name on the other. A great giftable for a birthday or as keepsake reminder to share the love with your family and friends. Measures approximately 2.25-inches...
$ 26.00
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)Hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, the soapstone hearts are brightly painted and feature the zodiac sign on one side and the zodiac name on the other. A great giftable for a birthday or as keepsake reminder to share the love with your family and friends. Measures approximately 2.25-inches...
$ 26.00
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)Hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, the soapstone hearts are brightly painted and feature the zodiac sign on one side and the zodiac name on the other. A great giftable for a birthday or as keepsake reminder to share the love with your family and friends. Measures approximately 2.25-inches...
$ 26.00
Libra (September 23 – October 22)Hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, the soapstone hearts are brightly painted and feature the zodiac sign on one side and the zodiac name on the other. A great giftable for a birthday or as keepsake reminder to share the love with your family and friends. Measures approximately 2.25-inches...
$ 26.00
Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, the soapstone hearts are brightly painted and feature the zodiac sign on one side and the zodiac name on the other. A great giftable for a birthday or as keepsake reminder to share the love with your family and friends. Measures approximately 2.25-inches...
$ 26.00
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)Hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, the soapstone hearts are brightly painted and feature the zodiac sign on one side and the zodiac name on the other. A great giftable for a birthday or as keepsake reminder to share the love with your family and friends. Measures approximately 2.25-inches...
$ 26.00
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)Hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, the soapstone hearts are brightly painted and feature the zodiac sign on one side and the zodiac name on the other. A great giftable for a birthday or as keepsake reminder to share the love with your family and friends. Measures approximately 2.25-inches...
$ 26.00
Aries (March 21 – April 19)Hand-carved from a single piece of Kisii soapstone by African artisans, the soapstone hearts are brightly painted and feature the zodiac sign on one side and the zodiac name on the other. A great giftable for a birthday or as keepsake reminder to share the love with your family and friends. Measures approximately 2.25-inches...