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Environmentally Friendly Gifts, Textiles & Crafts Made From Recycled Materials: One of our goals for 2009 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 products using recycled embroideries, leather, paper, 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

Sale! Extraordinary Rustic Patchwork Design. King [106 x 94], and queen size [96 x 94] antique patchwork Kuchi Bedspreads/ Tapestries from Gujarat, India. Embroidered and mirrored vintage patches [some 80 to 100 years old]. Patches double stitched together. Soft cotton backing. Each is unique, but all have the general color combinations pictured above.

#255/ Sale! King-size. Was $199.50, now just $179.50. [king size Back ordered]

#275/ Sale! Queen-size. Was $189.50, now just $169.50.
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Recycled 100% Leather Patchwork Bedspreads.
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. Cotton backing. Leather bedspreads usually cost over $1000.00, but because Artisans Effort uses recycled patches, we can sell them to you for $200 or less.

#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 1 like this. Only $139.00.
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#121/ Sale! Amazing Chocolate Brown recycled Leather Bedspread. Queen-size [102 x 97]. We have 1 of these. Was $215.00, now just $155.00.
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#229/ Sale! The rainbow of colors really work together in this recycled Leather Patchwork Bedspread. Was $135.00, now $129.50. Queen size [94 x 94]. We have one of these.

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Handbags, Carry-alls & Shoulder Bags Made From Recycled Materials

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!	#200/ Sale! Brown & Black Leather Patchwork Messenger Bag. 14 x 9 inches. Lots of room inside. Interior and side zippered pockets. Button close. Strong adjustable shoulder strap and handle. Was $48.50, now just $39.50. Add to Cart	#021/ Sale! Pink & Black Leather Patchwork Messenger Bag. 14 x 9 inches. Lots of room inside. Interior and side zippered pockets. Button close. Strong adjustable shoulder strap and handle. Was $48.50, now just $29.50. Add to Cart	#043/ Sale! Brown & Black Leather Patchwork Messenger Bag. 14 x 9 inches. Lots of room inside. Interior and side zippered pockets. Button close. Strong adjustable shoulder strap and handle. Was $48.50, now just $39.50. Add to Cart
#051/ Sale! Blue & Black Leather Patchwork Messenger Bag. 14 x 9 inches. Lots of room inside. Interior and side zippered pockets. Button close. Strong adjustable shoulder strap and handle. Was $48.50, now just $39.50. Add to Cart	#052/ Sale! Burnt Orange & Black Leather Patchwork Messenger Bag. 14 x 9 inches. Lots of room inside. Interior and side zippered pockets. Button close. Strong adjustable shoulder strap and handle. Was $48.50, now just $39.50. Add to Cart	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!	#059/ Sale! 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 adjustable shoulder strap and handle. Was $67.50, now just $49.50. Add to Cart
#068/ Sale! 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 adjustable shoulder strap and handle. Was $67.50, now just $49.50. Add to Cart	#069/ Sale! 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 adjustable shoulder strap and handle. Was $67.50, now just $49.50. Add to Cart	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!	#092/ Sale! Brown & Black Leather Patchwork Handbag. 12 x 9 inches. Lots of room inside. Interior zippered pockets. Zipper close. Strong dual straps. Was $39.50, now just $29.50. Add to Cart
	#087/ Sale! Yellow & Black Leather Patchwork Handbag Bag. 12 x 9 inches. Lots of room inside. Interior zippered pockets. Zipper close. Strong dual straps. Was $39.50, now just $29.50. Add to Cart	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!

More Bags Made from Recycled Materials

#067/ Sale! 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 adjustable shoulder strap. Zipper top. Was $42.95, now just $38.95. Add to Cart	#074/ New! 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	#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
#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	#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

Pillow Covers Made From Recycled Materials

Recycled Patchwork Leather Floor Pillow Covers. 100% Leather 25 x 25 inches. Sturdy & Very Well Made. Very, Very Cool!	#118/ Sale! Choc. Brown & Black Recycled Leather Floor Pillow Cover. 25 x 25 inches. Zipper Back. Was $38.00, now just $29.50. Add to Cart	#100/ Sale! Brown & Black Recycled Leather Floor Pillow Cover. 25 x 25 inches. Zipper Back. Was $38.00, now just $29.50. Add to Cart
#101/ Sale! Yellow/Gold & Black Recycled Leather Floor Pillow Cover. 25 x 25 inches. Zipper Back. Was $38.00, now just $29.50. Add to Cart	#117/ Sale! Red & Black Recycled Leather Floor Pillow Cover. 25 x 25 inches. Zipper Back. Was $38.00, now just $29.50. Add to Cart	Fair Trade Federation Member! Look for the FTF logo to be assured that you are supporting Fair Trade retailers! Say "No" to Sweatshops!

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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 March 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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Misc. Crafts Made from Recycled Materials

#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 $22.50. Add to Cart	#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 $21.50. Add to Cart
#262/ 18 x 18 inch Kuchi Patchwork Throw Pillow Cover. $35.50. Zipper close. Cotton Vintage Patches. Each is Unique. Add to Cart	We are very proud to be a member of the Better Business Bureau Online Reliability Program!

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