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Fair Trade Millie Hat and Scarf

Katy — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:18:49 +0000

This super soft, textured Fair Trade Millie Hat and Scarf is handknitted from thick and thin merino and wool yarns, tasseled at the ends. Made by KTS in Nepal.

The Kumbeshwar Technical School (KTS) in Kathmandu provides education, vocational training, and paid employment for underprivileged people.

People use the money they earn to educate their children at primary school, which is something that they could never have dreamed of previously.

In the six years since People Tree became involved with KTS, the group of knitters and dyers has grown from 15 to over 240.

Available in Black/Grey and Cream/White.

Price: £28.00

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Fair Trade Fingerless Mitten Gloves

Katy — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:50:40 +0000

Fingerless mittens? Well, either and both! These stripey Fair Trade Fingerless Mitten Gloves are easily converted from mittens to fingerless gloves. Made by KTS in Nepal.

The Kumbeshwar Technical School (KTS) in Kathmandu provides education, vocational training, and paid employment for underprivileged people.

People use the money they earn to educate their children at primary school, which is something that they could never have dreamed of previously.

In the six years since People Tree became involved with KTS, the group of knitters and dyers has grown from 15 to over 240.

Available in Brown/Beige, Yellow/Green and Pink/Purple.

Price: £16.00

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Fair Trade Trinity Hat and Scarf

Katy — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:13:37 +0000

This slouchy Fair Trade Trinity Hat and Scarf is handknitted from 100% wool using an open trinity stitch. Made by KTS in Nepal.

The Kumbeshwar Technical School (KTS) in Kathmandu provides education, vocational training, and paid employment for underprivileged people.

People use the money they earn to educate their children at primary school, which is something that they could never have dreamed of previously.

In the six years since People Tree became involved with KTS, the group of knitters and dyers has grown from 15 to over 240.

Available in Black, Light Grey, Lilac.

Price: £18.00

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Zaida Dotty Spotty Cushions

Katy — Wed, 06 May 2009 06:41:42 +0000

These Zaida dotty spotty cushions combine contemporary design and traditional skills to make the perfect living room accessories.

Woollen threads are naturally dyed and then chain-stitched by hand onto the cushion covers. The cushions come with duck feather cushion pads and are machine washable on a wool cycle.

Zaida source a wonderful range of products directly from the people who make them in Kashmir and are helping to keep traditional skills alive while providing an income for the craftspeople.

Zaida are committed to the principles of fair trade in everything that they do.

Available in two sizes and two colours.

Size: 60cm x 60cm / 45cm x 45cm
Price: £32.00 / £49.00 + delivery
From: Fairwind

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