Fairly Traded Crafts Made from Recycled Materials

Home

Guatemalan
Quilts & Crafts

Kuchi Textiles

Indian Crafts,
Bedspreads

Table Cloths, Scarves & Jewelry 

Moroccan Rugs 

Ceramics, Dolls & Crafts 

Pillow Covers 

Gift Ideas

Tapestries & Throws

Overstocks & Sales

Handbags

Travel Log & Pictures

Crafts Made From Recycled Materials 

Ordering
Info & FAQs

Testimonials & Fair Trade Principals


Environmentally Friendly Gifts, Textiles & Crafts Made From Recycled Materials:
One of our goals for 2007/08 was to work with our producer groups to create more environmentally responsible products, but we found that they were way ahead of us. Recycling is a fact of life in the developing world and our artisans were eager to design new products using recycled embroideries, leather, paper, corn husks, scrap cotton, and even gum wrappers. The products below reflect their creativity and we think you will find that they are not just beautiful, but extremely well made. 

Bedspreads Made from Recycled Materials

newindbs1b_edited-1.jpg (244172 bytes)  Extraordinary Rustic Patchwork Design, not available anywhere else in N. America or Europe. King [104 x 94],  and queen size [94 x 94] antique patchwork Kuchi Bedspreads/ Tapestries from Gujarat, India.  Warm earth tones. Embroidered and mirrored vintage patches [some 80 to 100 years old]. Patches triple stitched together. Soft cotton backing. Each is an absolutely unique 000_0009bc_edited-1.jpg (390723 bytes) work of art!  [see close-up of another example to left].  

#251/ King-size. $149.00. 
Add to Cart

#275/ Queen-size. $139.00. Add to Cart

000_0001lbs1.jpg (803519 bytes) New For 2008!! Recycled 100% Leather Patchwork Bedspreads. 
#113/ Exclusive design, not available anywhere else in N. America or Europe! 
Made from recycled leather patches. Each is a unique, one-of-a-kind treasure! You get the one pictured. The one above/left has a variety of Brown patches and is available in king-size [104 x 94] Cotton backing. Leather bedspreads usually
000_0005lbs3.jpg (605573 bytes) cost over $1000.00, but because Artisans Effort uses recycled patches, we can sell them to you for only $235.50 for King size.  This will be the coolest bedspread you will ever own!
#113/ King Size. $235.50.   Add to Cart

 New Recycled Leather Bedspreads. 

100_0648a.jpg (669389 bytes) #186/ Fabulous All Black Recycled Leather Bedspread.  $265.00. We have 2 of these and they won't last long! King size [104 x 94]. 
Add to Cart

 

100_0626chocbrnlbs2.jpg (446507 bytes) #121/ Amazing Chocolate Brown recycled Leather Bedspread. King-size [104 x 102]. We have 1 of these. $245.00.  Add to Cart

 

 

scan0003a.jpg (42050 bytes)

100_0516grnleatherbs.jpg (524281 bytes) #095/Another one-of-a-kind 100%  leather patchwork bedspread. King-size [104 x 94]. Various shades of green. Cotton backing. Its amazing! We have 2 like this. Only $199.50.  Add to Cart

  #229/ The rainbow of colors 100_0575a.jpg (659850 bytes) really work together in this recycled Leather Patchwork Bedspread. $175.00. Queen size [94 x 94]. We have one of these.   Add to Cart

 

 


Handbags Made From Recycled Materials
 

  New For 2008!! Recycled 100% Leather Patchwork Messenger Bags. 
 Exclusive design, not available anywhere else in N. America or Europe! 
Made from recycled leather patches. Each is a unique, one-of-a-kind treasure! 

100_0580mbbr1.jpg (258443 bytes) #200/ Brown & Black Leather Patchwork Messenger Bag. 14 x 9 inches. Lots of room inside. Interior and side zippered pockets. Button close. Strong shoulder strap and handle. $48.50. 

Add to Cart 

100_0586lmmb4.jpg (304263 bytes) #021/ Pink & Black Leather Patchwork Messenger Bag. 14 x 9 inches. Lots of room inside. Interior and side zippered pockets. Button close. Strong shoulder strap and handle. $48.50. 

Add to Cart 

100_0587lmmb6.jpg (294362 bytes) #043/ Brown & Black Leather Patchwork Messenger Bag. 14 x 9 inches. Lots of room inside. Interior and side zippered pockets. Button close. Strong shoulder strap and handle. $48.50. 

Add to Cart 

100_0591lmmb4.jpg (268237 bytes) #051/ Blue & Black Leather Patchwork Messenger Bag. 14 x 9 inches. Lots of room inside. Interior and side zippered pockets. Button close. Strong shoulder strap and handle. $48.50. 

Add to Cart 

100_0592lmmb7.jpg (359852 bytes) #052/ Burnt Orange & Black Leather Patchwork Messenger Bag. 14 x 9 inches. Lots of room inside. Interior and side zippered pockets. Button close. Strong shoulder strap and handle. $48.50. 

Add to Cart 

New For 2008!! Recycled 100% Leather Patchwork Carry-All Bags. 
Exclusive design, not available anywhere else in N. America or Europe! 
Made from recycled leather patches. Each is a unique, one-of-a-kind treasure! 

100_0596lcarry2.jpg (376014 bytes) #059/ Large Brown & Black Leather Patchwork Carry-all Bag. 12 x 20 inches. Lots of room inside. Large Interior and side zippered pockets. Zipper close. Strong shoulder strap and handle. $67.50. 

Add to Cart 

100_0585lcarry1.jpg (706222 bytes) #068/ Large Red & Black Leather Patchwork Carry-all Bag. 12 x 20 inches. Lots of room inside. Large Interior and side zippered pockets. Zipper close. Strong shoulder strap and handle. $67.50. 

Add to Cart 

100_0595lcarry3.jpg (539661 bytes) #069/ Large Brown & Black Leather Patchwork Carry-all Bag. 12 x 20 inches. Lots of room inside. Large Interior and side zippered pockets. Zipper close. Strong shoulder strap and handle. $67.50. 

Add to Cart 

New For 2008!! Recycled 100% Leather Patchwork Shoulder Bags. 
Exclusive design, not available anywhere else in N. America or Europe! 
Made from recycled leather patches. Each is a unique, one-of-a-kind treasure! 

100_0582lpur1.jpg (494605 bytes) #072/ Brown & Black Leather Patchwork Shoulder Bag. 12 x 9 inches. Lots of room inside.  Interior zippered pockets. Zipper close. Strong shoulder strap. $39.50. 

Add to Cart 

100_0589lpur8.jpg (485585 bytes) #077/ Red & Black Leather Patchwork Shoulder Bag. 12 x 9 inches. Lots of room inside.  Interior zippered pockets. Zipper close. Strong shoulder strap. $39.50. 

Sold Out

100_0590lpur5.jpg (684603 bytes) #087/ Yellow & Black Leather Patchwork Shoulder Bag. 12 x 9 inches. Lots of room inside.  Interior zippered pockets. Zipper close. Strong shoulder strap. $39.50. 

Add to Cart 

100_0593lpur7.jpg (279807 bytes) #092/ Brown & Black Leather Patchwork Shoulder Bag. 12 x 9 inches. Lots of room inside.  Interior zippered pockets. Zipper close. Strong shoulder strap. $39.50. 

Add to Cart 

Secure Shopping! Click on "add to cart" to pay with your credit card or PayPal via CCNOW! 
________
  No shipping charges in the Continental US and a 30 day return policy on all orders!

 
More Bags Made from Recycled Materials
 
100_0500gumwrap3.jpg (687454 bytes) #067/ New. Recycled Gum Wrapper & Leather Shoulder Bags from Artisans Efforts. The most beautiful & Unique Bag you will ever carry. 8 x 12 inches. Sturdy Black leather shoulder strap. Zipper top. $42.95.  [Back ordered until 1/28]
000_0005inscrapbag.jpg (91224 bytes)#074/ New for 2008! Large Indian Recycled Cotton "Scrap" Bag with Shoulder Strap and zipper top. Interior zippered pocket too. Poly lining. Unique and cool! 14 x 14 inches. $34.50.  Add to Cart

Ejazcofbaghb_edited-1.jpg (243082 bytes) #114/ Artisan Efforts Gum Wrapper Clutch bag, Cosmetic bag or Pencil Case. Hand Made from real recycled gum wrappers. Very cool! Strong weave w/ zipper close. 4 x 8 inches. $17.50.  Add to Cart 

 

100_0539a.jpg (287462 bytes) #294/  Artisan Efforts Recycled Leather Change Purse or Clutch Bag. Made from recycled leather patches. 5 inches x 4 inches. Clasp close. Very cool! $17.50. Add to Cart 000_0010kuchibag1.jpg (274768 bytes)#285/ Artisan Efforts Embroidered Kuchi Shoulder Bag. Cotton Lined with inside pocket. 14 x 12 inches. Zipper close. Dual leather straps. $36.50. Add to Cart

Moroc2Lisa_weaving_with_Fatima_s_mom[1].jpg (372208 bytes)

 
Pillow Covers Made From Recycled Materials
 

New for 2008! Recycled Patchwork Leather Floor Pillow Covers. 100% Leather 25 x 25 inches. Sturdy & Very Well Made. Very, Very Cool!

 100_0614lpc8.jpg (884810 bytes) #118/  Choc. Brown & Black Recycled Leather Floor Pillow Cover. 25 x 25 inches. Zipper Back. $38.00

Add to Cart

100_0609lpc3.jpg (602348 bytes) #100/  Brown & Black Recycled Leather Floor Pillow Cover. 25 x 25 inches. Zipper Back. $38.00

Add to Cart

100_0611lpc6.jpg (811983 bytes) #101/  Yellow/Gold & Black Recycled Leather Floor Pillow Cover. 25 x 25 inches. Zipper Back. $38.00

Add to Cart

100_0612lpc4.jpg (1069418 bytes) #117/  Red & Black Recycled Leather Floor Pillow Cover. 25 x 25 inches. Zipper Back. $38.00

Add to Cart

Fair Trade Federation Member! 
Look for the FTF logo to be assured that you are supporting Fair Trade Federation screened retailers!
Say "No" to Sweatshops!

Your CCNOW Cart: View Shopping Cart  /  Checkout

smscarves1web.jpg (59078 bytes)After Christmas Special! A Colorful Woven Cotton Guatemalan Scarf, 12 x 55 inches free with Every  Purchase000_0009peacockbag1.jpg (369738 bytes) of $100 or more until Jan. 31st.  Plus, a Embroidered Peacock Shoulder Bag, lined with inside pocket, 14 x 12 inches, Zipper close. Free with any purchase of $200.00 or more. 

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 there is always Free Shipping in the Continental US.

Misc. Crafts Made from Recycled Materials
 
000_0002dollfront.jpg (233863 bytes) #282/ Beautiful, Authentic, Handmade "Cornhusk" Dolls from Guatemala. Typical Guatemalan Clothing. 9 inches in height. $16.95.     000_0016indhmpcards1.jpg (292473 bytes) #283/ Handmade Paper Greeting Cards and Envelope Sets from Artisans' Efforts. 8 inch cards. Beautiful Natural Designs made from flowers, leaves, fabric and beads. Each card is unique! 10 cards and envelopes for just $19.50. Add to Cart   000_0017smindhmpcards1.jpg (269626 bytes)#281/ Handmade Paper Greeting Cards and Envelope Sets from Artisans' Efforts. 6 inch cards. Beautiful Natural Designs made from flowers, leaves, fabric and beads. Each card is unique! 10 cards and envelopes for just $18.50. 
Add to Cart 
novcardsboxb.jpg (46240 bytes) #149/ A Box of Greeting or Note Cards made from handmade paper with "mixed media" designs. From Bangladesh. Each has a unique design made with fabric, leaves, beads and wood. 6 cards in each box andnovcardsb.jpg (74168 bytes) each has an envelope. You will want to frame them! $15.95 per box of 6 cards. 
Add to Cart
000_0015b_edited-2.jpg (340810 bytes)#262/ 18 x 18 inch Kuchi Patchwork Throw Pillow Cover. $32.00. Zipper close. Cotton Vintage Patches. Each is Unique.  
Add to Cart
000_0020b_edited-1.jpg (304677 bytes) #263/ 25 x 25 inch Kuchi Patchwork Floor Pillow Cover.  $36.00. Cotton Vintage Patches. Zipper close. Each is unique.
 
Add to Cart

Your CCNOW Cart: View Shopping Cart  /  Checkout

We are very proud to be a member of the Better Business Bureau Online Reliability Program!

______

Secure Shopping! Click on "add to cart" to pay with your credit card or PayPal via CCNOW! 
________
  No shipping charges in the Continental US and a 30 day return policy on all orders!

scan0002.jpg (23175 bytes)scan0001a.jpg (24366 bytes)

Thank You for Supporting Fair Trade! 

Fair Trade Federation Member 
Look for the FTF logo to be assured that you are supporting Fair Trade retailers!
Say "No" to Sweatshops!

 

Home

Guatemalan
Quilts & Crafts

Kuchi Textiles

Indian Crafts,
Bedspreads

Table Cloths, Scarves & Jewelry 

Moroccan Rugs 

Ceramics, Dolls & Crafts 

Pillow Covers 

Gift Ideas

Tapestries & Throws

Overstocks & Sales

Handbags

Travel Log & Pictures

Crafts Made From Recycled Materials 

Ordering
Info & FAQs

Testimonials & Fair Trade Principals