On my Home page I give some of the basic principles of Fair Trade: sustainability, fair wage, gender equality, education and safety of working conditions along with a fair or decent wage. These are basic rights to which every human being is entitled but many are denied. This business is dedicated to raising awareness while supporting these hard-working creative artisans in their efforts to provide the basic necessities for their families.

Many years ago there was a One Eyed Turtle who swam close to the bottom of the sea. One day he decided to seek a sandalwood log in which to place himself perfectly to have the sun warm his back and cool his tummy. He went to the "wise one" to seek advice on how to find such a log. After searching without any luck, he went back to the "wise one" and wanted to know why he failed. The "wise one" said: "happiness must come from within, you have been seeking something which you carried with you all this time."

This story has Buddhist origins and you can be reminded of this great wisdom every time you enjoy the products from these innovative and creative artisans from around the world.

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All items on this site are handmade and slight variations in color or pattern are common. Please indicate color or design preferences in the order form comments. Items may be exchanged. You will be responsible for additional shipping charges for both returning the item and sending the replacement.

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