Top 3 Gift Choices from More Than Gifts

July 31, 2009 by Brenda
Filed under Featured Posts, Gifts

fairtrade secret lock boxes Here are my top 3 gift choices from fab ethical online store More Than Gifts.

Fairtrade Secret Lock Boxes - Secret lock wooden caskets that have beautiful hand-carved intricate designs
on the lid that can include brass inlays and beaded metal work. They are made form Shesham wood managed from sustainable forests. The boxes seem impossible to open with no handle or visible catch until you locate the hidden panel at the bottom that slides to the left to open the box lid. Practical but great fun! Handcarved in Saharanpur, India this box is supplied by Aspiration who actively promote and develop fair trade cottage industries in India. They improve economic and social welfare and provide fair wages to the producers. Prices start from £12.75.

Russian Nesting Dolls - All of our Russian nesting sets (including blanks and children’s kits) are authentically made in Russia using seasoned wood.The sets are painted by experienced, skilled artists and this is reflected in the superior quality and finish. They are hand-turned using lime or birch seasoned wood to form the blanks and then passed to the artists who hand decorates them in their own individual styles. Our St Petersburg supplier is committed to trading fairly and provides good working conditions, good salaries and enhanced employee benefit packages in his studio.
Our other sets are purchased directly from the artists in villages on the outskirts of Moscow. Prices start from £11.99.

Indian Beaded Bags - Very popular. Good quality beaded organza bags handmade in India and embellished with drawstrings, pretty beads and a decorative brocade trim. Ideal for weddings and parties to fill with small items such as chocolates or toiletries. Price is £6.50.