Products tagged with fair trade items from Africa

South Africa
Ikamva Labantu aims to empower low income communities to become self-sustainable. Their programs range from supporting orphaned and vulnerable children, to HIV education, testing and support programs, as well as supporting the empowerment of

Senegal
This beautiful basket is handcrafted by rural Wolof women in Senegal from cattail stalks and strips of salvaged plastic. With a snug fitting flat lid, our warming baskets are a perfect way to present baked goods to loved ones, or to create a memo

Senegal
With a snug fitting peaked lid, this tagine basket's shape is inspired by the earthenware baking dish of North Africa. Handcrafted lidded baskets offer a creative storage solution, and a beautiful way to present gifts.

Burkina Faso
Metal sculptors in Burkina Faso use a lost-wax casting method to create beautiful modern African art. This tranquil sculpture portrays a feminine figure wearing pale green clothes and practicing a yoga tree pose.

Swahili Modern believes that adaptation helps traditional African craft forms thrive. Artisans can earn a living from the comfort of home by doing creative work, so they have options beyond seeking work in cities.

Kenya
These fair trade, Kenyan toy kalimbas produce their resonant sound through the use of hollowed wood. Recycled metal tines with recycled-can buzzers are plucked to create vibrations. The box is decorated with wood burnings and is held with both hand

Burkina Faso
Talented metal workers in Burkina Faso handcraft this beautiful sculpture of a mother and child walking together using a lost wax casting method. A beautiful gift for mothers and grandmothers, each sculpture is completely one-of-a-kind.

Ghana
Artisans in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana weave this smaller version of beautiful and durable Bolga basket from thick, tough elephant grass. A popular choice among green shoppers, busy mothers and picnic planners, Bolga baskets stand up to use and

Senegal
Wolof women in the West African nation of Senegal update traditional coil weaving methods by enlivening natural grass baskets with colorful strips of plastic salvaged from a mat factory. Cattails grow abundantly in rural Senegal, so women can ear

Kenya
These gently curved, easy-grip claws make tossing salads a breeze. Though simple in design, they are endlessly useful for any chef, plus they help support Kenyan artisans, too!

Kenya
Talented Kenyan wood carvers hand carve jacaranda wood into a stylized giraffe mask. Hand painted hues of green, yellow and orange make this display mask a beautiful addition to the wall.

Kenya
Kenyan artisans hand carve these animal sculptures from pale jacaranda wood. These keepsakes make lovely safari or zoo mementos.

Burkina Faso
The graceful lines of a ballerina are captured in bronze by artisans in Burkina Faso. Each ballerina is cast from wax then bronze and hand-painted with a delicate aquamarine to add a beautiful contrast.

Senegal
Use these baskets to store clean laundry, balls of yarn, or toys. Use in any room of the house to add a splash of color to your home decor. Each purchase supports the Wolof Weavers of Senegal.

Kenya
Kenyan artisans hand carve sweet safari animal miniatures from pale jacaranda wood. An inexpensive gift that appeals to many, these zebras are great for any animal lover!

Kenya
Kenyan artisans hand carve sweet safari animal miniatures from pale jacaranda wood. An inexpensive gift that appeals to many, these leopards are great for any animal lover!
Swahili Modern believes that adaptation helps traditional African craft fo