Well, here we go. Fair trade from Africa - but to be honest, when you see these pieces of jewellery you will agree with me: they are absolutely stunning. I could not resist placing a substantial order when I saw them. The quality is outstanding for the price and of course, they are all fairly traded meaning only local artisans were employed and they received a fair price for their stunning creations.
I like the idea of supporting other countries apart from Africa. And although Brazil is doing quite well economy wise (Volkswagen produces their Polo there - it drives with ethanol and that is made from sugar canes. Still, they don't cut down the rainforest for it but use the land that has either been neglected or convert unviable crops into ones that bring the money in. And they use all of the ethanol themselves - no export here because they use it all up themselve. Talk about a green country. Why can't we do something like that in Europe? We have wine lakes, butter mountains, milk seas... surely the land that is overproducing all that could be turned to better use) it is far from being a rich country.
The new collection is launched on 28th March 2007.
I am sure you will love it. And you can buy with a clear conscience.
Kind regards
Sabine
Friday, 23 March 2007
Thursday, 22 March 2007
Hello and welcome to my first post on this blog.
My name is Sabine and I own a fair trade shop where I sell crafts from African co-operatives. We specialise in fashion items because I found that most fair trade jewellery items and ceramics don't show the real talent and fashion sense that African people have.
Fair trade fashion does not have to be dull and boring. Our fashion items are exciting, vibrant, trendy, colourful or demure - but most of all really affordable and at the same time unique and full of personality.
All our products are made by hand and either from sustainable resources or recycled materials. This is important as we don't want to encourage people to waste their countries' natural resources but enable them to "live of the land" so to speak. Meaning they can produce saleable items without plundering their environment or killing wildlife.
I would like this blog to become a focal point for people who share my enthusiasm for fair trade products. Your opinions and ideas, suggestions and problems are all important. Please don't hesitate and add your blogs, but please write in a civilized manner, don't abuse others for having different opinions and don't post anything of a pornographic nature (these post will be immediately deleted).
Otherwise - enjoy! And I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards
Sabine
My name is Sabine and I own a fair trade shop where I sell crafts from African co-operatives. We specialise in fashion items because I found that most fair trade jewellery items and ceramics don't show the real talent and fashion sense that African people have.
Fair trade fashion does not have to be dull and boring. Our fashion items are exciting, vibrant, trendy, colourful or demure - but most of all really affordable and at the same time unique and full of personality.
All our products are made by hand and either from sustainable resources or recycled materials. This is important as we don't want to encourage people to waste their countries' natural resources but enable them to "live of the land" so to speak. Meaning they can produce saleable items without plundering their environment or killing wildlife.
I would like this blog to become a focal point for people who share my enthusiasm for fair trade products. Your opinions and ideas, suggestions and problems are all important. Please don't hesitate and add your blogs, but please write in a civilized manner, don't abuse others for having different opinions and don't post anything of a pornographic nature (these post will be immediately deleted).
Otherwise - enjoy! And I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards
Sabine
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