FEED THE NEED FOR RED--The Fair Trade Gift Guide

by Rikki Quintana July 20, 2020

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From Central Asia

In Central Asia, the color red symbolizes the sun,

warmth, summer, beauty, love and the joy of life.

Hand Felted Poppy Scarf-- Merino Wool on Handwoven Silk

(Also in Short & X-Long)

Crafted by Seven Sisters, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Armughon Handicrafts Embroidery Artisans from Tajikistan

Hand Embroidered Suzani Wall Hanging

Crafted by Armughon Handicrafts of the Zerafshan Valley of Tajikistan

From Guatemala

Beaded Swirl Triangle Earrings

Crafted in Santiago Atitlan

Dunitz & Company Fused Glass Artisan from Guatemala

Fused Glass Teardrop Earrings

Crafted in the Outskirts of Guatemala City

From India

In India, the color red symbolizes the Shakti or strength of the sacred female principle (the Goddess Durga).

Kalya Cotton and Wool Shawl

Crafted in Punjab, India

Hansa Redbird Scarf

Crafted in Gujarat, India

From Africa

Zulu Wire Basket (12" Across, 2.5" High)

Crafted in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Ugandan Bukedo & Raffia Basket (15"-16" Across, 3"-4" Tall)

Crafted in the Outskirts of Kampala, Uganda

FOR MORE UNIQUE GIFTS

Just visit the websites of our Fair Trade companies by clicking on the logos below.

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