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Your Fair Trade purchases  provide sustainable incomes to the artisans that hand craft our patchwork quilts & fabulous crafts.
Summer Bedding Sale. June 24th to July 10th. See the Guatemalan Quilts & Indian Bedspread Pages

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Our Handmade Patchwork Quilts: Featured in "Lucky Magazine",  They said, "Their quilts are simply beautiful." Our crafts have been featured in "Bust", "Yoga Journal", Domino and "Latina" magazines, and our Textiles & Ceramics were used to create Guatemalan themed sets on episodes of  "Law & Order, Criminal Intent" and "Saving Grace". 

multineck-whole-weblowb.jpg (225224 bytes)Click here to see our  Embroidered Patchwork Quilts & Throws from Guatemala

100_0580mbbr1.jpg (258443 bytes) Exotic Shoulder Bags & Recycled Leather Messenger Bags  from Guatemala & India

000_0006newmug2.jpg (204959 bytes) Hand Painted Coffee Mugs  from Guatemala.

100_0479b.jpg (334614 bytes) Embroidered & Mirrored Bedspreads & Pillow Covers from India

100_0505morocrug1_edited-1.jpg (651357 bytes) Rugs & Bags from Morocco  novguipilepc1bb.jpg (322916 bytes)Pillow Covers from around the World. webnewkuchitap.jpg (71310 bytes)Kuchi  Embroidered Bedspreads  & Tapestries from Pakistan. 100_0104.jpg (120655 bytes)Tapestries 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!
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Museum Shop Association Members

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

Fair Trade Federation Member! 
Look for the FTF logo to be assured that you are supporting Fair Trade retailers!
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 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

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Our customers say: Dear Mr. Lam:  Just a note to tell you how much I love my new Guatemalan quilt.  It is beautiful craftsmanship.  I never thought I could afford such a beautiful textile 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 newest Fair Trade Partners-Artisan's Efforts!

 Artisans' Efforts was established in 2003 as a cooperative to promote and nourish Indian Artisans in West Bengal, India. Their group now includes hundreds of artisans creating fine handmade embroidered & patchwork bedspreads, Jewelry and leather crafts. Theirarti-1b.jpg (235009 bytes) mission is to create an environment in which all artisans are fairly paid for their work and each will have an equal say in running the organization. They also provide training for new members. See more of their fabulous textile work on our Indian Bedspread Page.

Spotlight on New Fair Trade Products

 100_0853_edited-1.jpg (832661 bytes) #039/ New for 2009!  King size [106 x 94], vinateg patchwork Kuchi Bedspreads/ Tapestries in Bright Colors! Extraordinary Patchwork design. Some of the patches are 60 to 80 years old and reflect the100_0854b.jpg (606265 bytes) finest in Kuchi embroidery.  Bright spring colors and pastels. Embroidered, mirrored & beaded vintage patches. Extremely well made- patches double stitched together. Soft, egg shell cotton backing. Each is unique, but all  have the colors pictured in the above.

100_0929b.jpg (612128 bytes) #039/ Sale! King Size [106 x 94], Was $179.00, now just $169.00 Add to Cart

Items on Sale Spotlight

 

000_0016web.jpg (383683 bytes) Sale!  Queen-size Red/Earth Tone Quilt & 2 Pillow Cover Combo. 

#253/ Sale! Queen-size w/2 matching pillow covers. Was $179.00, now just $149.00.  
Add to Cart 

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Thank you for helping us make World Fair Trade Day a success again in 2009!

Wholesale discounts -Want to carry our 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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scan0002a.jpg (28909 bytes)Special 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 Huipile 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

 

000_0020peacockscarf.jpg (243532 bytes) Special!  A Woven Silk Peacock Scarf from Artisans' Efforts. Soft and Beautiful! 12 x 66 inches,  Free with Every  Purchase of $100 or more until June 30th.  

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

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

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

                                                 

Home

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

Ordering
Info & FAQs

Testimonials & Fair Trade Principals