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This simple spreader will style up any cheese board or your jam and butter breakfast routine. Featuring a hand carved and sustainably sourced bone handle, it has been crafted out of natural olive wood by Fair Trade artisans in Kenya.

Olive wood is a warm wood with detailed grain patterns that is known for its durability. The carving of olive wood is a craft native to Eastern and Southern Africa, and touches upon many countries in the region. Our Fair Trade artisan partners reside in a small, rural community in Southwestern Kenya. The group is completely self-taught and relies entirely on this craft for their sole source of income. They are known throughout Kenya for their prized and detailed woodwork.

Treated with food-safe sunflower oil, these utensils are safe to use in the kitchen and with food preparation.

Our Stoneware Spoon Rest is hand finished by third-generation artisans in rural Vietnam. Each piece is fired in a gas-powered kiln, which is an environmentally friendly alternative to coal power. Featuring subtle differences in shape and finish, no two are exactly alike.

Our bone inlay box has been created by a family of master artisans in Rajasthan, India. Using a technique that has been passed down through multiple generations, each box is hand crafted in a meticulous and detailed process.

This beautiful indigo bone inlay box features a traditional botanical pattern. Adorned with intricately carved recycled and naturally occurring bone, it takes a team of individual artisans to create a single box. One artisan is responsible for hand carving each piece of bone into delicate leaf shapes. A second person affixes those pieces onto a wooden frame in the intricate pattern featured on the box. The third and final master artisan fills the outline of the pattern with colored resin to create the background. Additional team members sand and seal the box before it is complete.

We’re in love with the stunning contrast between the intricate floral pattern and the indigo resin background. Our bone inlay box makes a great place to stash jewelry, remote controls or office essentials. Every purchase directly supports our artisan partners in India.

Our Banana Bark Basket is the statement basket your shelves, walls, and tables have been waiting for: Handmade by Fair Trade women artisans in Uganda, this basket bowl has endless uses. Place it on a shelf or desk for additional storage, use it on a cocktail table to hold essentials, serve fruit or bread at the dining table, or hang it on the wall using the hand-stitched loop on the back.

This Ugandan Heathered Basket has been handwoven by a Fair Trade women’s cooperative in Uganda using locally sourced sisal fibers, sweetgrass, raffia and organic dyes.

Each basket is crafted using a handmade process that produces vibrant colors and intricate designs. The artisan uses a needle and thread to wrap hand-dyed fibers into a tightly coiled, durable basket that takes several days to complete.

Our baskets are a modern way to add a little global chic to a kitchen counter or a shelf in any room. Every purchase directly supports our partner organization in Uganda that provides training and fair wage jobs to promote sustainable and scalable opportunities for their cooperative of women weavers in rural villages.

This colorful one-of-a-kind cactus silk rug was handwoven by the nomadic Berber tribe of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. The rug’s saturated blue color and embroidered symbols reflect Berber tattoos indicative of the family who made it and the mountainous region where it was created.

Cactus silk is a textile comprised of an all-natural vegetable silk made from the agave plant (a variety of the cactus also known as sabra) found in the Saharan Desert. The process for creating the silk and weaving cactus textiles has remained the same over several centuries. Leaves from the sabra plant are crushed and soaked in water over several days to loosen their fibers, then washed and spun to make silk threads.

All cactus silk is dyed using natural vegetable dyes which allow for highly pigmented and colorful pastel and earthy hues. The weaving process is done entirely by hand on looms. Since the silk is lightweight, supple and sturdy, it is mostly used to create small scale carpets, poufs and pillow covers.

We love that each individual cactus silk has a story to tell about its origins and heritage. Our Cactus Silk rugs are a chic global accent that compliments any space.

This colorful one-of-a-kind cactus silk rug was handwoven by the nomadic Berber tribe of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. The rug’s saturated grey color and embroidered symbols reflect Berber tattoos indicative of the family who made it and the mountainous region where it was created.

Cactus silk is a textile comprised of an all-natural vegetable silk made from the agave plant (a variety of the cactus also known as sabra) found in the Saharan Desert. The process for creating the silk and weaving cactus textiles has remained the same over several centuries. Leaves from the sabra plant are crushed and soaked in water over several days to loosen their fibers, then washed and spun to make silk threads.

All cactus silk is dyed using natural vegetable dyes which allow for highly pigmented and colorful pastel and earthy hues. The weaving process is done entirely by hand on looms. Since the silk is lightweight, supple and sturdy, it is mostly used to create small scale carpets, poufs and pillow covers.

We love that each individual cactus silk has a story to tell about its origins and heritage. Our Cactus Silk rugs are a chic global accent that compliments any space.

This Storage Basket has been handwoven by a Fair Trade women’s cooperative in Uganda using locally sourced raffia, sweetgrass and organic dyes.

Each basket is crafted using a handmade process that produces vibrant colors and intricate designs. The artisan uses a needle and thread to wrap hand-dyed fibers into a tightly coiled, durable basket that takes several days to complete.

Our baskets are perfectly sized for children’s toys, as storage on shelves, or as planters. Every purchase directly supports our partner organization in Uganda that provides training and fair wage jobs to promote sustainable and scalable opportunities for their cooperative of women weavers in rural villages.

This Storage Basket has been handwoven by a Fair Trade women’s cooperative in Uganda using locally sourced raffia, sweetgrass and organic dyes.

Each basket is crafted using a handmade process that produces vibrant colors and intricate designs. The artisan uses a needle and thread to wrap hand-dyed fibers into a tightly coiled, durable basket that takes several days to complete.

Our baskets are perfectly sized for children’s toys, as storage on shelves, or as planters. Every purchase directly supports our partner organization in Uganda that provides training and fair wage jobs to promote sustainable and scalable opportunities for their cooperative of women weavers in rural villages.

Our 100% baby alpaca throw hails from Peru. Alpacas are members of the South American camelid family which also includes llamas, guanacos and vicunas. They are indigenous to the highlands of the Andes where their breeding is a vital component of the economy for a large sector of the population. Alpacas are prized for their natural, luxurious, silky, soft and durable fiber that is biodegradable and hypoallergenic.

Alpacas are bred especially for their fiber. They are natural vegetarians and graze on vegetation typically found on high altitude moorlands. Fewer than one alpaca exists per acre; their impact on the environment is therefore minimal. No harm is caused to the alpacas during the sheering process, which occurs only once every 12 months. After the fiber is collected it is hand sorted into grades by a cooperative of highly trained women. The very finest grade is called “baby alpaca,” which is reserved for our lightweight and warm throws.

Our alpaca throws are a luxuriously soft addition to your home or travel bag. Every purchase directly supports our artisan partners in Peru, who sustainably source and weave each throw for Meridian.

Our 100% baby alpaca throw hails from Peru. Alpacas are members of the South American camelid family which also includes llamas, guanacos and vicunas. They are indigenous to the highlands of the Andes where their breeding is a vital component of the economy for a large sector of the population. Alpacas are prized for their natural, luxurious, silky, soft and durable fiber that is biodegradable and hypoallergenic.

Alpacas are bred especially for their fiber. They are natural vegetarians and graze on vegetation typically found on high altitude moorlands. Fewer than one alpaca exists per acre; their impact on the environment is therefore minimal. No harm is caused to the alpacas during the sheering process, which occurs only once every 12 months. After the fiber is collected it is hand sorted into grades by a cooperative of highly trained women. The very finest grade is called “baby alpaca,” which is reserved for our lightweight and warm throws.

Our alpaca throws are a luxuriously soft addition to your home or travel bag. Every purchase directly supports our artisan partners in Peru, who sustainably source and weave each throw for Meridian.

Our 100% baby alpaca throw hails from Peru. Alpacas are members of the South American camelid family which also includes llamas, guanacos and vicunas. They are indigenous to the highlands of the Andes where their breeding is a vital component of the economy for a large sector of the population. Alpacas are prized for their natural, luxurious, silky, soft and durable fiber that is biodegradable and hypoallergenic.

Alpacas are bred especially for their fiber. They are natural vegetarians and graze on vegetation typically found on high altitude moorlands. Fewer than one alpaca exists per acre; their impact on the environment is therefore minimal. No harm is caused to the alpacas during the sheering process, which occurs only once every 12 months. After the fiber is collected it is hand sorted into grades by a cooperative of highly trained women. The very finest grade is called “baby alpaca,” which is reserved for our lightweight and warm throws.

Our alpaca throws are a luxuriously soft addition to your home or travel bag. Every purchase directly supports our artisan partners in Peru, who sustainably source and weave each throw for Meridian.

Our 100% baby alpaca throw hails from Peru. Alpacas are members of the South American camelid family which also includes llamas, guanacos and vicunas. They are indigenous to the highlands of the Andes where their breeding is a vital component of the economy for a large sector of the population. Alpacas are prized for their natural, luxurious, silky, soft and durable fiber that is biodegradable and hypoallergenic.

Alpacas are bred especially for their fiber. They are natural vegetarians and graze on vegetation typically found on high altitude moorlands. Fewer than one alpaca exists per acre; their impact on the environment is therefore minimal. No harm is caused to the alpacas during the sheering process, which occurs only once every 12 months. After the fiber is collected it is hand sorted into grades by a cooperative of highly trained women. The very finest grade is called “baby alpaca,” which is reserved for our lightweight and warm throws.

Our alpaca throws are a luxuriously soft addition to your home or travel bag. Every purchase directly supports our artisan partners in Peru, who sustainably source and weave each throw for Meridian.

This Vintage Seed Cup has been hand-carved in India. Originally used as a tool to disperse and spread seeds in a garden or field, this unique piece is perfect for the display of pillar candles, dried flowers or air plants, or as a one-of-a-kind sculptural piece on the shelf.

Our Vintage Seed Cup features a whitewashed wood finish with noticeable cracks and breakage. It is held together with two sturdy metal bands. Large holes are at the center of each cup basin to provide the dispensing functionality of this unique, antique tool. We love the history behind this piece! The patina and wear from its daily use lends itself perfectly to a conversational moment in your collected, global home.

This Vintage Seed Cup has been hand-carved in India. Originally used as a tool to disperse and spread seeds in a garden or field, this unique piece is perfect for the display of pillar candles, dried flowers or air plants, or as a one-of-a-kind sculptural piece on the shelf.

Our Vintage Seed Cup features a whitewashed wood finish with noticeable cracks and breakage. Large holes are at the center of each cup basin to provide the dispensing functionality of this unique, antique tool. We love the history behind this piece! The patina and wear from its daily use lends itself perfectly to a conversational moment in your collected, global home.

This Vintage Seed Cup has been hand-carved in India. Originally used as a tool to disperse and spread seeds in a garden or field, this unique piece is perfect for the display of pillar candles, dried flowers or air plants, or as a one-of-a-kind sculptural piece on the shelf.

Our Vintage Seed Cup features a whitewashed wood finish with noticeable cracks. Large holes are at the center of each cup basin to provide the dispensing functionality of this unique, antique tool. We love the history behind this piece! The patina and wear from its daily use lends itself perfectly to a conversational moment in your collected, global home.

Our Cotton Throw Blankets are handmade by master artisans in Oaxaca, Mexico. Each blanket has been carefully woven on a standing foot pedal loom by a family who have been weaving for over three generations in this Southern Mexican state.

The men do the traditional weaving in this family, and they pass down the technique from father to son. After the weaving is complete, a nearby women’s cooperative provides the finishing touches of sewing and tying of the intricate hand-knotted fringe that completes each edge.

This creamy, off-white throw blanket features a sturdy cotton base. The cool color and tasseled edges are our take on a traditional Oaxacan bed cover. It is perfectly sized for the arm of a sofa, an end- of-bed coverlet or even as a stylish and relaxed picnic blanket. Every purchase directly benefits our artisan partners in Oaxaca, Mexico.

The distressed finish and versatility of this multi-functioning bowl from India will add a rustic and soulful look to your decor. Use our Satara Bowl as a large centerpiece on your table or counter to hold decorative filler or a group of pillar candles. Alternatively, use the hook to easily hang the bowl on the wall for a vintage-y focal point, showcasing its’ hand-carved detail. This bowl features marks, scratches and cracks that speak to the patina and uniqueness of this one-of-a-kind vintage piece. For decorative use only.

The distressed finish and versatility of this multi-functioning bowl from India will add a rustic and soulful look to your decor. Use our Satara Bowl as a large centerpiece on your table or counter to hold decorative filler or a group of pillar candles. Alternatively, use the hook to easily hang the bowl on the wall for a vintage-y focal point, showcasing its’ hand-carved detail. This bowl features marks, scratches and cracks that speak to the patina and uniqueness of this one-of-a-kind vintage piece. For decorative use only.

Our pretty hand towels are woven by local artisans in the Anatolian region of Turkey. Using techniques that have been passed down through many generations, each one is made in the great tradition of Turkish towels.

Known as Peshtemals, Turkish towels are world famous for their durable and soft texture that is lightweight yet super absorbent. 

In ancient times before every home had a private bathroom, communities would revolve around a traditional bathhouse. People would gather there to socialize and clean themselves. Since these buildings were very humid, the towels used there needed to be lightweight and quick drying. While the hammam towel has outlived the tradition of shared public bathhouses, its use has expanded to be the perfect companion for powder rooms and en-suite bathrooms everywhere.

Our Highlands Pillow features a one-of-a-kind textile from Chiapas, Mexico. Each textile has been handmade by a local women’s cooperative who have been weaving for multiple generations.

Our weaving partners have a reputation of having one of the finest and oldest weaving traditions in all of Mexico. The textiles and styles of dress from this remote village show a refined texture and detailed, knotted patterns made of handspun cotton. Each design draws upon the weavers’ mythologies and their perceptions of the natural world. Designs are passed down from mother to daughter orally, with no written patterns on record.

This cooperative of weavers are masters at weaving on a backstrap loom, which gets its name from the way the loom is attached to the weaver’s body. At one end, the artisan ties the bottom of the loom around her lower back using a wide leather belt. The weaver attaches the other end to a fixed and sturdy object such as a tree. Backstrap looms are lightweight and portable, making for easy transport and flexibility to weave whenever and wherever the artisan pleases.

Our Highlands Pillow collection has a special story to tell about cultural heritage, textile artistry and the artisan handmade process. Each piece has been created in a Fair Trade environment, and provides direct income to our artisan partners in Southern Mexico.

Our Highlands Pillow features a one-of-a-kind textile from Chiapas, Mexico. Each textile has been handmade by a local women’s cooperative who have been weaving for multiple generations.

Our weaving partners have a reputation of having one of the finest and oldest weaving traditions in all of Mexico. The textiles and styles of dress from this remote village show a refined texture and detailed, knotted patterns made of handspun cotton. Each design draws upon the weavers’ mythologies and their perceptions of the natural world. Designs are passed down from mother to daughter orally, with no written patterns on record.

This cooperative of weavers are masters at weaving on a backstrap loom, which gets its name from the way the loom is attached to the weaver’s body. At one end, the artisan ties the bottom of the loom around her lower back using a wide leather belt. The weaver attaches the other end to a fixed and sturdy object such as a tree. Backstrap looms are lightweight and portable, making for easy transport and flexibility to weave whenever and wherever the artisan pleases.

Our Highlands Pillow collection has a special story to tell about cultural heritage, textile artistry and the artisan handmade process. Each piece has been created in a Fair Trade environment, and provides direct income to our artisan partners in Southern Mexico.

This set of four pretty cocktail napkins have been handwoven in India using the finest imported Belgian flax. Our pure linen napkins feature an eyelash fringe on their side edges, and they have been stone washed to soft perfection, creating added texture and character.

Our Fair Trade artisan partner employs a full-time team of over 85 artisans in Kerala and New Delhi, India to create this line of cocktail napkins. The craftspeople receive on-site training and above-average wages, free lunch and access to interest-free loans. Using the imported Belgian flax, the team weaves the linen on traditional Indian handlooms. They dye the linen using a multi-generational process before washing the textiles with volcanic stone in order to loosen the linen’s natural fiber and create the napkins’ soft finish.

Our Block Print Napkins (Set of 4) have been handmade by a family of master artisans in Rajasthan, India. Using a technique that has been passed down through multiple generations, each napkin is printed by hand using an ancient process. 

To begin, a master craftsperson carves the desired pattern -- or fragment of a pattern that will later be combined -- out of a solid piece of locally sourced wood. After the block is completed, a second artisan mixes natural dyes before he dips each block and presses it down onto a long strip of cloth. Designs that contain multiple colors or complex images often require several different blocks to complete the pattern. This art form requires an incredibly steady hand and a precise, repetitive movement to execute a master-level block print.

Our collection of block print napkins is made entirely by hand, including the printing, cutting and sewing of each individual napkin at the family’s facility in Rajasthan. Every purchase directly supports our artisan partners in India.