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  Welcome!  & Thank You for making our first 11 years of business so successful! 
Your Fair Trade purchases transform the lives of artisans in the developing world.

Quilts & Pillow Covers on Sale Throughout May

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Our Patchwork Quilts: Featured in "Lucky Magazine", They said, "Their quilts are simply beautiful." Our quilts & crafts were featured in "Bust", "Yoga Journal", "Domino", "People's Style Watch!", "Latina", and "Time Out New York" magazines, and our Quilts & Ceramics were used to create Guatemalan themed sets on episodes of  "Law & Order, Criminal Intent" and "Saving Grace". 

handmade patchwork quiltClick here to see our  Embroidered Patchwork Quilts, Bedspreads & Throws from Guatemala

shoulder bag Exotic Shoulder Bags from Guatemala, Pakistan & India

hand painted Guatemalan ceramic mug Hand Painted Coffee Mugs  from Guatemala.

Indian Bedspread Embroidered & Mirrored Bedspreads & Pillow Covers from India

Table Cloth Table Cloths & Scarves From Guatemala & India  throw pillowPillow Covers from around the World. handmade bedspread Kuchi  Embroidered Bedspreads  & Tapestries from Pakistan. wall hangingTapestry Wall Hangings from around the Globe!

Click to enlarge pictures throughout our website. More about our Guatemalan quilts here: "Guatemalan Quilts" Page

Proud members of the Better Business Bureau Online Reliability Program! A+ Rating!
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Say "No" to Sweatshops!

FTQ&Cs  is a "social business" which adheres to "Fair Trade"  principles established to support artisans in the  developing world. Every product we sell was created by artisans in a "Sweatshop Free" environment. You can read more about our work and our mission and principles on our "About Us"  page.  As Fair Traders, we pay artisans at least 50 percent more than they are paid within their local market. However, because we buy directly from the artisans, we are able to offer them to you at a great price.

Our customers say:  I have received my patchwork quilt and pillow cover and the beauty of these textiles has far exceeded my expectations! I look forward to purchasing 
other products through your group to give as gifts to friends and family. This is a wonderful way to assist our neighbors throughout the developing world and promote their rich cultures. Sincerely, Michele Champagne, Ph.D

Guatemala weaver

Please email us at info@fairtradequilts.com if you would like us to create a Wedding Registry Page for you. 

Our customers say: Dear Mr. Lam:  Just a note to tell you how much I love my new handmade Guatemalan quilt.  It is beautiful craftsmanship.  I never thought I could afford such a beautiful quilt at the price you offered.  I plan on ordering other products from fair trade quilts and will spread the word of your wonderful website to all my friends and family. Again, thank you! Rebecca Rapport, Austin, TX [more testimonials]

Our high-quality patchwork quilts, embroidered bedspreads, and other crafts are handmade by artisans in the developing world.  Every item you purchase assists them in building a better life for their families. Fair Trade is the most productive form of aid for such artisans.

Spotlight on our Fair Trade Partners!

hand painted ceramic mug Our ceramic pottery is produced by a Mayan cooperative in San Antonio Palopo next to Lake Atitlan. This  group was trained by World Famous Potter, Ken Edwards. The clay in the region is perfect to  create these wonderful stoneware mugs and crosses.  The Mayan families Ken trained hand paint each piece and all the work is done with kilns, ovens and  wheels they have built in their small shop. See their work here.. Handmade Ceramic Mugs

hand painted ceramic mugs

Spotlight on New Fair Trade Products

   New For 2012. Guatemalan Bed Scarves. Brighten up any Bedroom without adding a new bedpread. These beautiful pieces complement & accent your current bedspread. Bed Scarf They are made for Queen and King size bedspreads. Each is unique and Absolutely Fabulous!

  #182/ Mixed Huipile Bed Scarf. 30 x 94 inches. $89.50. 
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 To see more Bed Scarves click here

Fair Trade News Spotlight

Fairly Traded Flowers! One World Flowers offers a wide assortment of roses and other flowers. And you can have them delivered anywhere in the US. http://www.oneworldflowers.org/ .

Fair Trade Newsletter & Monthly Specials

To receive our Monthly Newsletter about the Fair Trade Movement along with Specials & Discounts just email the word "yes" to 
info@fairtradequilts.com

Sale Spotlight

 

shoulder bag #067/ Sale! Recycled Candy Wrapper & Leather Shoulder Bags from Artisans Efforts. The most beautiful & Unique Bag you will ever carry. 8 x 12 inches. Sturdy adjustable Black leather shoulder strap. Zipper top. Was $42.95, now just 34.95


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Fair Trade Quilts & Crafts, LLC
Don Lam, President
615 Highpoint Ave.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-428-7218
fax: 757-428-3067
Contact us at info@fairtradequilts.com

Say "No" to Sweatshops!

shoulder bag Special! A Brown Guatemalan Embroidered Shoulder Bag [ 9 x 9.5 inches. 40 inch shoulder strap. Cotton. Zipper close] Free with Every Order of $100 or More until May 31st.   

Also, A Free Handmade Card when you send your purchase as a gift to friends or family. See the  "Ordering Info." Page for Details. 
We offer Sale Items, Overstocks, Irregulars, and One-of-a-Kind Crafts on our Overstocks & Sales Page
And Remember, orders ship within 1 Bus. Day and Shipping is Free in the Continental US.

Orders Ship Within One Business Day


Proud Member Since 2004
A+ Rating!

Better Business Bureau Online Reliability Program!

 

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Fair Trade Federation  Member. Look for the FTF logo to support Fair Trade Retailers!

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Green America & Fair Trade Alliance  Member

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We are a supporting member of the Textile Museum in Washington. 
Online Video Exhibition: Common Threads, Great Video regarding many of the textiles incorporated into our quilts. Click here: Common Threads 

Home

Guatemalan
Quilts & Bedspreads

Kuchi Wall Hangings & Bedspreads 

Indian Bedspreads & Wall Hangings

Table Cloths & Scarves 

Overstocks & Sales

Handmade Ceramic Mugs 

Hand Embroidered Pillow Covers 

Gift Ideas

Wall Hangings & Throws

Handbags& Shoulder Bags

Crafts Made From Recycled Materials 

About US & Blog

About The Artisans & Pictures

Ordering
Info & FAQs

Testimonials & Fair Trade Principals

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