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A snowman with true style! His festive carrot nose and beady eye expression highlight the classic holiday colors of red and white. A fun gift for table, mantel, and even tree decoration. Size: 7" High
Handmade felt ornaments are created and assembled by skilled artisans working in a fair trade production center in Kathmandu, Nepal. Artisans use 100% natural wool and non-toxic, azo-free dyes. Waste dye water is drained into a neighboring garden for growing food.
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Handmade felt components are created and assembled by skilled artisans working in a fair trade production center in Kathmandu, Nepal. Artisans use 100% natural wool and non-toxic, azo-free dyes. Waste dye water is drained into a neighboring garden for growing food. Wool scraps are recycled into new products. Handmade felt components are created and assembled by skilled artisans in Kathmandu.
WHAT IS FAIR TRADE HOLIDAY?
Imagine giving a gift that you can be genuinely excited about - a gift that reflects life-affirming ethics; a gift created with consideration for basic human rights and needs. Tibet Collection's Fair Trade Holiday products are created with these ideals and standards in mind.
Tibet Collection's partnership with the talented artisan group that produces Fair Trade holiday began in 1999. Over the years they have worked together to create fun and unique hats, scarves, bags, toys, dolls, ornaments and holiday stockings using traditional knitting and felting techniques.
Fair Trade Holiday items add new dimensions to an old tradition, and bring holiday gifting and decorating into the realm of ethical giving. You can feel good about Fair Trade Holiday items for the following reasons:
ARTISANS... - Make living wages
- Enjoy right livelihood
- Have a safe and healthy work environment
- Work in community settings
THE MAKING OF FAIR TRADE HOLIDAY ITEMS... - Supports craft and cultural traditions
- Supports women and promotes gender equality
- Provides economic empowerment for artisans
- Promotes economic stability by providing steady employment
FAIR TRADE HOLIDAY IS GREEN BECAUSE... - Fair Trade Holiday items are handmade
- Materials used are from natural fibers (wool and cotton)
- Dyes are azo-free and properly disposed of, promoting environmental stewardship
- Knit and felt items can be recycled
- Machinery used is hand-powered
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