Category Archives: Products
More Than Sparrows Featured in the 2019-20 Hope Catalog!
More Than Sparrows, a registered co-operative in Kigali, Rwanda, is featured on the cover of the WorldCrafts 2019-20 Hope Catalog! More Than Sparrows creates beautiful products from traditional African fabrics: African Pennant Banner This pennant banner is a perfect decoration to add a little color to your party. Each one is handcrafted from a variety of fabrics, so […]
7 Fair-Trade Valentine’s Day Gifts
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Purchasing a beautiful item handcrafted by global artisans is a wonderful way to show your love! We’ve curated a special Valentine’s Day gift list just for you:
Cooking with WorldCrafts
Holiday kitchens fill our homes with wonderful scents — don’t you love the smell of cookies and cakes baking and candy being whipped up on the stove? Just in time for your holiday baking, we have a group of products to add a little fun to your kitchen! Green Gingham Half Apron Handcrafted by S.A.L.T. […]
3 Ways to Support Fair-Trade Artisans this Christmas
Have you started preparing for Christmas? To help you make your gift shopping count, we’ve marked down some of our favorites for the WorldCrafts Annual Sale going on now through 11/27/18. You know, most of us are already running around decorating our houses, stressing over selecting gifts, and filling our calendars with get-togethers and events celebrating the season. And, while […]
Celebrate Advent with WorldCrafts!
December 2, 2018 marks the first day of Advent. The 28 days of Advent prepare the hearts of believers as we contemplate the Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy of Christmas. Some people use Advent wreaths while others use Advent calendars to count down the days of Advent in anticipation of Christmas. For families, Advent calendars […]
Fair-Trade Gift Ideas for Women
Christmas is on the way – what are you giving the special women in your life? When you give the gift of WorldCrafts, you not only bless your favorite women, but you also gift the promise of hope for life and a future to artisans throughout the world. Here are a few fair-trade gift ideas […]
8 Fair-Trade Stocking Stuffers Under $25
Christmas is right around the corner! These little stocking stuffers are sure to make a big impact on Christmas morning. And, because they are created by the artisans of WorldCrafts, each gift also impacts the lives of impoverished families and communities around the world. Keychains Every driver on your list will appreciate these key chains […]
Renewed Hope in Channapatna
Seated at his workbench, A focuses his attention on a lathe turning a block of hale wood. As the wood turns, he picks up a chisel and begins applying meticulous cuts. When the figure is carved, this Channapatna Handicrafts artisan applies layers of dyed resin to create a beautiful Nativity piece. In a day when cheap mass-produced […]
Ayu Sewing Project: Sharing Joy in Indonesia
$100.00 per month. Can you conceive of supporting your family on this salary? How would you feed and clothe your children? How would you provide medical and dental care? How would you educate them? In Indonesia $100.00 per month is the typical salary for a husband and father. Adding to this dilemma, if a wife has children she is looked down on for working […]
Introducing 15 New Products!
WorldCrafts is so excited to share our new products with you! From woodworkers in India to widows in Uganda to seamstresses in New York City, our new products have impacted the lives of artisans around the world. Christmas on Wheels Roll out some extra Christmas fun with this wooden car hand-carved and dyed with vegetable dye by […]