Bridget the Bear
$40.00
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Our adorable line of knit animals is made by hand in the Peruvian highlands by a Fair Trade women’s cooperative. Our partners provide the opportunity for artisans from farming communities to generate supplemental income by creating these cute and cuddly dolls. The organization also provides job training and technical support to grow their expertise, empowering the artisans for sustainable work.
Each precious animal has been knit, loomed, and embroidered by hand using locally sourced materials such as cotton and alpaca. After a prototype has been established by our partner’s master weaver and the Meridian development team, they share the pattern with the remote artisans in the Andes mountains. It takes about 2 full days on average to create one animal doll, which the women make using traditional knitting techniques that have been passed down through generations.
We use only the highest quality natural cotton yarns that have been hand-picked with our artisan team in Peru. Each knit animal is created with heirloom quality in mind; These safe and soft lovies will last a lifetime.
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This stuffed bunny is 12" tall.
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We recommend spot cleaning your knit animal to help preserve its shape and details. That said, as parents we’ve been there and sometimes you need a better laundering option. In those rare instances, try for a gentle hand wash and avoid overly submerging it in water. Lay flat to dry.
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Bottle Opener I
$28.00
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Our Bottle Opener has been handcrafted by Fair Trade artisans in Kenya using discarded and sustainably sourced cow bone. The artisans polish and carve each handle into an elegant spiral design. Each purchase supports our artisan partners in Kenya who are working to support their families and their communities.
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This handmade Bottle Opener is about 6" long and .75" wide.
This Bottle Opener is an authentic and high quality handmade product sourced directly from our Fair Trade artisan partners in Kenya. No two pieces are exactly the same. Minor imperfections may be visible that speak to the handmade process and tell the story of its creator, adding to the character and patina of each piece.
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All of our products are handcrafted using the finest natural materials. We recommend handling them with care and washing them by hand with soap and water.
Olive Wood Bowl I
$32.00
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Our Olive Wood Bowl has been handmade by a family-owned business in Tunisia. Crafted of rich and durable olive wood, this bowl features striking grains and vibrant, dark patterns native to the olive tree. Tunisia is one of the top five olive oil exporters in the world, and our partners sustainably harvest this wood from older trees that no longer produce olive crops.
Use it to serve olives or snacks on the table -- or as a beautiful, natural accent on a shelf or table.
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This bowl is approximately 7.75" L x 3.75" w x 2" H.
Each bowl has been individually carved by hand and no two are exactly alike. Due to the handmade nature of each piece, there will be wood grain and tone variation and small marks that add to the item’s patina, and tell a story of its unique history and significance. Please Contact Us if you have any specific needs or questions.
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Hand wash only with mild soap. Do not soak wood for a long period of time.
Olive Wood Spoon I
$12.00
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Our Olive Wood Spoon has been hand carved from sustainably sourced olive wood 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 spoons are safe to use in the kitchen and with food preparation. They are also beautiful on their own and make for a natural sculptural element when displayed on the counter, especially in groups.
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This spoon is approximately 7.25" L x 2" W.
Each spoon has been individually carved by hand and no two are exactly alike. Due to the handmade nature of each piece, there may be wood grain and tone variation and small marks that add to the item’s patina, and tell a story of its unique history and significance. Please Contact Us if you have any specific needs or questions.
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This spoon is 100% olive wood. It has been treated with food safe sunflower oil. Hand wash to maintain the wood's full natural beauty and apply food grade mineral or olive oil as needed.
Stoneware Spoon Rest
$18.00
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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.
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This spoon rest is approximately 5" L x 4.75" W. Spoon not included.
No two are exactly alike. Due to the handmade nature of each piece, there are variations in color and finish that tell a story of its unique history and significance. Please Contact Us if you have any specific needs or questions.
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Dishwasher and microwave safe.