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Welcome! Your Fair Trade purchases transform the lives of artisans in the developing world.
10th Anniversary Sale! 
Quilts, Bedspreads & Throws on Sale July 1st - July 31st. See the Guatemalan Quilt & Indian Bedspread Pages

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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!" and "Latina" 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 & Throws from Guatemala

shoulder bag Exotic Shoulder Bags from Guatemala, Pakistan & India

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

Indian patchwork bedspread Embroidered & Mirrored Bedspreads & Pillow Covers from India

handmade Moroccan rug Rugs & Bags from Morocco  embroidered Guatemalan throw pillow coverPillow Covers from around the World. Kuchi Pakistan bedspreadKuchi  Embroidered Bedspreads  & Tapestries from Pakistan. Guatemalan wall hangingTapestries from around the Globe!

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

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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 the "testimonials" 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 weaverUpdate from Guatemala: If you have been following the news, you have heard about the eruption of the Pacaya Volcano and the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Agatha and the resulting mudslides. We have kept in touch with our artisans and I'm glad to say that they are all safe. One of our potters lost his home, but his family is safe and well. To those that have written to ask, thank you for your concern. Best regards, Don Lam

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 hand painted ceramic mugs and  wheels they have built in their small shop. See their work here..
Handmade Ceramic Mugs

 

Spotlight on New Fair Trade Products

handmade Guatemalan patchwork quilt  New for 2010! Our Newest Handmade Guatemalan Patchwork Quilt! The artisans call it a Puzzle Quilt. Larger patches. Beautiful! 

#122/ New for 2010! King size patchwork puzzle quilt. 104 x 94 inches. $159.50.
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137/ New for 2010! Queen size patchwork puzzle quilt. 94 x 92 inches. Sale! Was $139.50, now just $129.50. Add to Cart 

 

Fair Trade News Spotlight

Fair Trade Wines are now available internationally.

An interesting article in the UK Guardian discusses the availability and quality of new Fair Trade Wines. Click HERE for the full story. 

We will be adding a new story each week or so regarding the Fair Trade Movement, so come back and visit us often!

Table Cloth  #174/ The perfect Wedding Present!  Sale! Full Size Embroidered Table Cloth & Napkin sets from Artisan Efforts! The table cloth is 84 x 48 inches, perfect for a large dining Table. The set comes with 8 embroidered napkins and they are 12 x 12 inches. Table ClothBeautiful hand embroidery in vivid colors on a red cotton background! Sale!  Was $125.00, now just $69.50. 

Table Cloth 

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Thank you for helping us celebrate World Fair Trade Day 2010!

Wholesale discounts -Want to carry our Fair Trade crafts in your store, organization or place of worship? Contact us at: info@fairtradequilts.com for details on our wholesale discount programs. 
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GuatemalaSpecial Notice: If you were in Washington DC recently, you may have seen some of our crafts at the National Gallery of Art's Gallery Shop during their special Mayan Exhibit called "The Courtly Art of the Ancient Maya". They featured our Guatemalan Quilts, Tapestries, Embroidered Pillow Covers and Ceramic mugs.  

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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

 

shoulder bag Special!  A Brown Guatemalan Embroidered Shoulder Bag. 9 x 9.5 inches, 40 inch shoulder strap, Cotton. Zipper close, Free with Every  Purchase of $100 or more until July 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
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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 

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Guatemalan
Quilts & Textiles

Kuchi Bedspreads & Textiles

Indian Bedspreads & Textiles

Table Cloths, Scarves & Jewelry 

Moroccan Rugs 

Handmade Ceramic Mugs 

Hand Embroidered Pillow Covers 

Gift Ideas

Wall Hangings & Throws

Handbags& Shoulder Bags

Crafts Made From Recycled Materials 

Overstocks & Sales

Travel Log & Pictures

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Testimonials & Fair Trade Principals

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