NOTE: IF YOU LIKE A PRODUCT, CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO VIEW PRICE & BUY IT (PAGE WILL OPEN IN A NEW TAB).18 Best Fair Trade Gifts for Her + Handmade, Fair Trade Jewelry
A curated list of the best Fair Trade gifts for her, featuring handmade, environmentally friendly and ethically made bracelets, handbags, necklaces and women’s tops — plus affordable gift ideas and gift options under $50.
Fortunately, Fair Trade apparel and decor is steadily rising into mainstream consumerism (although definitely not ‘mainstream’ yet). A perfect way to embrace this ethical form of consumerism and support fair wage compensation is to — instead of being ‘business as usual’ when it comes to buying gifts — use your purchasing power for good while spreading the ethical love. In other words, give a Fair Trade gift. For this collection, we curated for the best fair trade gifts for her. You’ll find everything from fair trade, handmade bracelets and necklaces, to ethically made and vegan handbags and scarves. In our opinion, each of these products would make for a great gift. It’s helpful to note that if you see a product you like below, but aren’t a fan of the style, pattern or color, that the seller may have more style options available to choose from. If you want to see more ethical fashion oriented collections, let us know in the comments. They involve a bit more brand-level research, but we’re happy to do it.
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Qualities we looked for overall:
+ Fair trade or fair trade certified.
+ Verified Fair Trade by third party vendor to ensure ethical sourcing, fair wage compensation, and/or corporate social responsibility (CSR).
+ Includes story card for maker authenticity.
+ Made with ‘vegan alternative’ materials, such as cork, wood, vegan leather, and/or recycled polyester blends (for select products).
+ Made with 100% organic cotton (preferred for select products).
+ Made with eco friendly, sustainable and/or renewable materials.
+ Made with natural, high quality stones, gems or minerals (for select products).
+ Designed with modern or contemporary aesthetics (relatively subjective quality).
+ Unique or interesting designs (relatively subjective quality).
+ Use of reduce, reuse, recycle / upcycle principles.
+ Handmade or hand-crafted.
+ Made by artisans.
+ Made by/in fair trade design cooperatives.
+ Makes for a good gift (relatively subjective quality).
+ Practical application for everyday use.
+ Brands that value sustainability and social responsibility.
+ Well reviewed by customers (i.e., 3.5 stars and over).
Qualities we tried to avoid overall:
– Animal products and animal byproducts.
– Non sustainable materials.
– Without fair trade sourcing.
– Cheap construction.
– Non-reusable design (i.e., disposable, one-time use).
– Products with a high number of bad reviews.
Editor’s Top 10 Rated Selections
18 Best Fair Trade Gifts for Her + Handmade, Fair Trade Jewelry // In our opinion, these are a few of the best products we came across in our search, given the overall qualities that we were curating for in this collection. We focused on the following qualities when curating for this particular selection of products:
+ Fair trade or fair trade certified.
+ Verified Fair Trade by third party vendor to ensure ethical sourcing, fair wage compensation, and/or corporate social responsibility (CSR).
+ Includes story card for maker authenticity.
+ Made with eco friendly, sustainable and/or renewable materials.
+ Made with natural, high quality stones, gems or minerals (for select products).
+ Designed with modern or contemporary aesthetics (relatively subjective quality).
+ Handmade or hand-crafted.
+ Made by artisans.
+ Made by/in fair trade design cooperatives.
+ Makes for a good gift (relatively subjective quality).
+ Brands that value sustainability and social responsibility.
+ Well reviewed by customers (i.e., 3.5 stars and over).
*While we work to ensure the products we select possess these qualities, actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our web site. Do not rely solely on the information provided here.
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Fair Trade, 100% Organic Pima Cotton Jersey Fabric, Short Sleeve Knit Blouse, Made with Eco Friendly Oeko-tex Certified Dyes, Ethically Sourced from Peru.
By: Fair Indigo
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Fair Trade, Eco Friendly Alpaca Herringbone Scarf, Handmade in Bolivia, Made with Durable Weave, Certified by the World Fair Trade Organization, Ethically Sourced from Bolivia.
By: Nomadica
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Artisan Made, Handmade Yellow Cotton Kente Tote Handbag, Ethically Traded from Ghana.
By: NOVICA
Editor's Note
This is an original NOVICA fair trade product — if you’re new to the NOVICA brand, they’re a company in partnership with National Geographic. Each one of their Fair Trade products comes with an official NOVICA Story Card certifying quality and authenticity – in addition to providing a background of the artisan who made the gift or product you purchased. They’re an incredible company that’s doing a great deal of good in the realm of fair trade and ethical craftsmanship.
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Handmade, Recycled Clutch Made of Recycled Aluminum Pull Tabs & Crochet with No Sharp Edges, Ethically Made in Brazil by Fair Trade Artisans.
By: Escama Studio
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Handmade, Shoulder Beach Bag Tote, Designed with Boho Chic Patchwork, Made with Organic Cotton Quilted Fabric by Tribe Azure Fair Trade Artisans.
By: Tribe Azure Fair Trade
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Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet ‘Floral Imagination’, Made by Fair Trade Artisans, Includes an official NOVICA Story Card.
By: NOVICA
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Handmade, Eternal Tree of Life Green Quartz and Branch Brass Dangle Earrings, Includes an official ‘AERAVIDA Fair Trade Sourcing’ Card.
By: AeraVida
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Hand-crafted, Fair Trade “Tahoe Tribal” Necklace, Made with Resin and Goldtone-Plated Brass by Fair Trade Artisan Cooperative in India.
By: Mata Traders
Editor's Note
When curating for fair trade gifts for her, fair trade, handmade jewelry by global artisans is always a solid and unique gift idea. This necklace is hand-crafted by fair wage artisans in India and is sold by ethical apparel and accessories brand, Mata Traders. If you like this necklace and are more curious about ethical fashion and the work they’re doing, we recommend visiting their website.
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Handmade, Genuine Leather Passport Cover Case, Crafted by Fair Trade Artisans and Made of Cruelty-free Leather from Animals that Died of Natural Causes.
By: Eliza Fair Trade Products
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Fair Trade, Super Soft Pure Organic Pima Cotton Relaxed Knit Button Down Shirt, Ethically Made In A Fair Trade Cooperative Using Ecologically Gentle Oeko-Tex® Certified Dyes Free Of Harmful Chemicals, Ethically Sourced from Peru.
By: Fair Indigo
a few more curated collections, by The Bestlyy Editors
Continued, Part 2, 3 Favorites
18 Best Fair Trade Gifts for Her + Handmade, Fair Trade Jewelry, Featuring Fair Trade Fashion Brands & Ethically Made, Environmentally Friendly Bags, Necklaces, Bracelets & More.
Favorites
18 Best Fair Trade Gifts for Her + Handmade, Fair Trade Jewelry // While combing through products, we found these gems. These are a few of our personal favorites — maybe we share the same taste. We focused on the following qualities when curating for this particular selection of products:
+ Fair trade or fair trade certified.
+ Verified Fair Trade by third party vendor to ensure ethical sourcing, fair wage compensation, and/or corporate social responsibility (CSR).
+ Made with ‘vegan alternative’ materials, such as cork, wood, vegan leather, and/or recycled polyester blends (for select products).
+ Made with eco friendly, sustainable and/or renewable materials.
+ Made with natural, high quality stones, gems or minerals (for select products).
+ Designed with modern or contemporary aesthetics (relatively subjective quality).
+ Unique or interesting designs (relatively subjective quality).
+ Use of reduce, reuse, recycle / upcycle principles.
+ Handmade or hand-crafted.
+ Made by artisans.
+ Made by/in fair trade design cooperatives.
+ Makes for a good gift (relatively subjective quality).
+ Practical application for everyday use.
+ Brands that value sustainability and social responsibility.
+ Well reviewed by customers (i.e., 3.5 stars and over).
*While we work to ensure the products we select possess these qualities, actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our web site. Do not rely solely on the information provided here.
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Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver Unisex Cuff Bracelet ‘Meditate’, Crafted by Fair Trade Artisans, Includes an official NOVICA Story Card.
By: NOVICA
Editor's Note
This gift idea is on the pricey side. If you are willing to spend a little extra for a beautiful, fair trade gifts for her — then we would say consider this cuff bracelet. It’s handmade from quality sterling silver and supports ethical fashion initiatives.
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Eco-friendly, Vegan Purse Shoulder Bag, in Red, Fair Trade In Collaboration with HHP/Helping Hand Partners In Partnership with Smateria.
By: Smateria
Editor's Note
As a little extra special, this fair trade gift idea helps you to use your purchasing power to make a positive impact in the lives of impoverished women and children in Cambodia. The artisans who craft these fair trade products are provided fair wages and safe working conditions as well as free daycare and free preschool for their children. Kindred Cultures donates a portion of proceeds to Wide Open Wings, a registered 501(c)(3) charity building schools, training teachers and providing free education in Cambodia. A gift worth giving.
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Handmade, Light Green Jade Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver Bezels, ‘Harmonious Peace’, Made by Fair Trade Artisans in Peru.
By: NOVICA
a few more curated collections, by The Bestlyy Editors
Continued, Part 3, 5 Budget Picks
18 Best Fair Trade Gifts for Her + Handmade, Fair Trade Jewelry, Featuring Fair Trade Fashion Brands & Ethically Made, Environmentally Friendly Bags, Necklaces, Bracelets & More.
Budget Picks
18 Best Fair Trade Gifts for Her + Handmade, Fair Trade Jewelry // These are a few solid choices if you’re on a budget, each product is under $50. We focused on the following qualities when curating for this particular selection of products:
+ Affordable (i.e., under $50).
+ Fair trade or fair trade certified.
+ Made with ‘vegan alternative’ materials, such as cork, wood, vegan leather, and/or recycled polyester blends (for select products).
+ Made with eco friendly, sustainable and/or renewable materials.
+ Designed with modern or contemporary aesthetics (relatively subjective quality).
+ Use of reduce, reuse, recycle / upcycle principles.
+ Handmade or hand-crafted.
+ Made by artisans.
+ Made by/in fair trade design cooperatives.
+ Makes for a good gift (relatively subjective quality).
+ Practical application for everyday use.
+ Brands that value sustainability and social responsibility.
+ Well reviewed by customers (i.e., 3.5 stars and over).
*While we work to ensure the products we select possess these qualities, actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our web site. Do not rely solely on the information provided here.
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Alpaca Wool Blend, Long Sleeves Cardigan Sweater, ‘Waterfall Dream’, in Beige, Crafted by Fair Trade Artisans.
By: NOVICA
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Landfill Dzine, Upcycled Black Straw Beach Bamboo Handbag, Created From Black Shinny Recycled Irrigation Hoses For The Fields Of California And Sewn By Women In Vietnam.
By: Landfilldzine
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Minimalist Design Vegan Purse, Handmade with Recycled Materials and Fair Trade Certified, in Blue.
By: Revy Fair Trade Products
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Handmade, Fancy Roll Wool Beanie, Hand Knit By Fair Trade Women’s Cooperatives Working From Home Villages.
By: Everest Designs
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Handmade, Unique Kiri Wave Basketweave Purse, Vegan Friendly Made With Sustainably and Organically Grown River Grasses, and Hand Dyed With Non-Toxic Dyes By Fair Trade Artisans In Cambodia.
By: Saraye
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