After your spring cleaning, these items would make lovely, spring-time additions to your home! Stacking Teapot, Cup and Saucer by Ten Thousand Villages This beautiful, hand-painted and hand-glazed item along with many more were made by the talented artisans at Unimex Hanoi in Vietnam. Vietnam’s blue and white ceramics have been sought after throughout the… Continue reading »
Feb
24
Love fair trade in your home, and with what you wear!
There are many ways to show you love fair trade, including things in your home and what you wear! Red Blossom Teapot and Coffee Cup by SERRV These two items are only some of the items created by artisans of Craft Link in Vietnam. They work to assist small Vietnamese craft producers find market opportunities… Continue reading »
Feb
17
Do you love fair trade? We do!
Since it’s love month, we wanted to express our love for fair trade and our artisans by posting some of our favorite products and the stories behind them! Winter Berry Pillow by SERRV This pillow, along with many other beautiful items, is made by women in Bangladesh at the YWCA of Dhaka Craft Centre. Many… Continue reading »
Feb
08
Love yourself this month with these great products!
Just because it’s February and Valentine’s Day will be coming soon, doesn’t mean it’s all about your sweetheart! You need to remember to love and pamper yourself as well. Pamper yourself with these wonderfully scented rejuvenating vegetable soaps from Ten Thousand Villages! Cuddle up in bed with this lovely Tree of Life pillow by SERRV.… Continue reading »
Feb
01
Magazine products by Mai!
It’s a new year! Out with the old, in with the new! RECYCLE! This week, we’re highlighting Vietnamese recycled paper merchandise, by Mai Handicrafts. Vietnamese magazines are recycled into these beautifully handcrafted products like Colorway trivets and coasters. Mai Handicrafts has 300 artisans, 80% of which are women. The artisans of Mai Handicrafts earn much… Continue reading »
Dec
18
Holiday Gift Guide for the Guys in Your Life!
This holiday season, purchase with purpose at Mustard Seed Fair Trade! Here are a few gift ideas to give to the special guy in your life. Under $10 Chocolates from Equal Exchange Produced in Latin America $4.25 Under $20 Leather wallets from Loreto Made in Bolivia $14 Under $50 Alpaca scarves from Loreto Handmade in… Continue reading »
Nov
23
Are you ready for the holidays? Mustard Seed is :)
Get in the decorative spirit with ornaments at Mustard Seed! Among the many different kinds of ornaments, Mustard Seed has beautiful Zari sphere and tree ornaments from Serrv. These elaborately designed satin spheres are decorated with metallic zari thread and glass beads. Artisans working with Tara Projects handcrafted the ornaments. Tara Projects has been working… Continue reading »
Aug
23
Brighten Up with Fair Trade Candle Holders
Check out our new candle holders from SERRV! These hand-painted ceramic candle holders come in a set of 2. They are made by the Holy Land Handicraft Cooperative Society, a group of Palestinian artisans working in the occupied territories on the West Bank of the Jordan River. This producer seeks to create jobs, alleviate poverty,… Continue reading »
May
20
Fair Trade Entertaining
Whether you are planning a dinner date for two or a garden party with your friends, stop by Mustard Seed to make your Summer entertaining Fair Trade! ALSO, We are having an Inventory Party Sunday, May 30th! It’s a good reason to loiter in the store, meet volunteers and interns, and help out Mustard Seed.… Continue reading »