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Eco-Friendly Home Decor


  • Home decor items have been made using modern designs but traditional art styles, giving them a unique look and feel.
  • The art styles used to create these products include batik, applique, hand loom threads and hand beading.
  • Fair Trade practices have been followed when making these items.
  • All items have been created using 100% natural dyes.

WALL HANGINGS

Tree of Life Wall Hangings          ~         $53.95

Tree of Life - BlackAn ancient art form takes on new significance in this striking wall hanging. Traditionally painted on mud walls, villagers in India adapt the time-honored style of Mandana folk art to create this appliquéd fabric panel. The entire artwork is done by using a single piece of fabric using small hand stitches.

This fair trade product is handmade by artisans in the north western regions of India. Income generated by this product helps develop the artisan communities. In addition, most artisans are women, and this product empowers them with sustainable employment and helps them become socio-economically independent.

Color: Red, Black, Green
Composition: Cotton Size: 52″ × 32″
(Tree of Life - Black)

Tree of Life - RedTree of Life - Green
              Tree of Life - Red             Tree of Life - Green


Organic Natural Dye Tree of Life Wall Hangings        ~        $59.95

Natural Die - Organic - GreenThe base is made of Organic Cotton, and the artwork is hand appliqued from a single piece that has been block printed with natural dyes. There are two different designs: a red one and a green one.

These are Fair Trade products handmade by an all-women cooperative in India. The artisans have been practicing the art of applique for generations, and have been inspired by local motifs in their villages. They work in collaboration with the artisans that hand block-print the fabrics that are used in products such as our Eco Shoppers or our Melange Bags. Both artisan groups are compensated fairly for their work, and are given development help to help their communities rise above poverty.

Composition: Organic Cotton, Natural Cotton, Natural Dyes
Size: 30″ × 50″


FOR THE TABLE

Floral Tablecloths          ~          $34.95     
Matching Napkins (set of 4 - 18" x 18")        ~     $19.95

Red FloralThese table covers and napkins are made by hand-block printing the floral patterns with a wooden block. It is a handmade process made by artisans in India.



Composition: Cotton
Size: 60” x 90”

Set of 4 matching Napkins



18" x 18"


Yellow TulipThese table covers and napkins are made by hand-block printing the floral patterns with a wooden block. It is a handmade process made by artisans in India.



Composition: Cotton
Size: 60” x 90”

Set of 4 matching Napkins

18" x 18"


These table covers and napkins are made by hand-block printing the floral patterns with a wooden block. It is a handmade process made by artisans in India.



Composition: Cotton
Size: 60” x 90”

Set of 4 matching Napkins

18" x 18"
 


These table covers and napkins are made by hand-block printing the floral patterns with a wooden block. It is a handmade process made by artisans in India.



Composition: Cotton
Size: 60” x 90”

This pattern is also available
 in square 60" x 60" for $29.95

Set of 4 matching Napkins

18" x 18"


These table covers and napkins are made by hand-block printing the floral patterns with a wooden block. It is a handmade process made by artisans in India.



Composition: Cotton
Size: 60” x 90”

This pattern is also available
 in square 60" x 60" for $29.95

Set of 4 matching Napkins

18" x 18"


These table covers and napkins are made by hand-block printing the floral patterns with a wooden block. It is a handmade process made by artisans in India.



Composition: Cotton
Size: 60” x 90”

This pattern is also available
 in square 60" x 60" for $29.95


Set of 4 matching Napkins

18" x 18"


Sabai Placemats        ~         $19.95

These placemats are made by artisans in India by interlacing natural grass with threads. This gives them a natural look.

The placemats come in sets of 4.

Two colors available: green and pink.

Composition: Grass and cotton

Size: 13” x 19”


Cotton Candy Placemats        ~      $15.95

These place mates are made by weaving thick and thin cotton yarns on a hand loom. This gives them a special texture and feel.


They come in sets of 4 mats.
Colors available: Yellow, Green
Size: 13” x 19”

Cotton Candy Placemats


Hand-Loom Placemats & Napkins Set     ~        $29.95

These placemats are made by weaving cotton yarn on hand looms using different colored yarn. The patterns are woven into the fabrics, so the pattern looks the same on both sides.





Sold as a set of 4 mats with 4 napkins. We now carry this item only in Pink. Size Placemat: 13” x 19”
Size Napkin: 18” x 18”
Price is per set


FOR THE BEDROOM

Cotton Quilts               ~           $150.00 - $170.00
Cotton Pillow Covers          ~         $30.00 (set of 2)





















These quilts are made using 100% cotton for both the filling and the cover. They are extremely light weight and warm. The art on the cover is made by hand through a wood-block printing technique. Artisans carve the patterns on a wooden block and use it to stamp patterns on the fabric.


Color: Earth (Brown), Blue, Green, Black & White, and Red & White
Composition: 100% cotton
Size: King Size :  $170.00
  or Queen Size : $150.00

Pillow Covers:  $30.00
These beautiful, wood-block printed pillow cases are made of 100% cotton and perfectly match our variety of cotton quilts. These pillow cases come in sets of 2 and will fit both standard-sized and queen-sized pillows.
Composition: Cotton
Color coordinated with the quilts
Size: 20” x 30”

                        Black Quilt                    Black Pillow Cover
                         Blue Quilt                      Blue Pillow Cover
Earth Pillow Covers temporarily unavailable
                 Earth Quilt (brown)
                      Green Quilt                   Green Pillow Cover
                          Red Quilt                      Red Pillow Cover


Cushion Covers

Woven Wonder Cushion Covers:  $17.95 each

These cushion covers are handmade by artisans on small weaving units called pit looms, following the “kashida” art. The entire pattern is woven into the fabric by carefully choosing the various colors in the weft.

Kashida, from the Persian word “to weave”, is a beautiful and unique art practiced by artisans in Rajasthan, India. Fair trade is helping to keep this art alive, and helping it evolve into modern times. We are doing this by creating functional products, and connecting the artisans to an international market.

Colors: Red, Cream
Composition: 100% Cotton
Size: 18″ × 18″

Woven Wonder - Cream


Tree of Life Applique Cushion Cover:  $17.95

These cushion covers are made from locally sourced, locally grown natural cotton. A tree of life is hand appliqued in the center. The applique fabric used was first hand blocked with interesting patterns made of natural dyes. Filler sold separately.
 
Color: White cushion cover, blue tree, red tree, green tree
Composition: 100% Cotton
Size: 18″ × 18″



Thread Art Cushion Cover :  $24.95

These cushion covers are made by artisans in North West India. The pattern is made by small running stitches.  Cushion insert sold separately.

Composition: Cotton
Size:  18" x 18"


Hand-Loomed Weaves Cushion Cover:  $5.95 each

These cushion covers are made on hand looms by artisans in India. The design is woven into the fabric as the cushion cover is being created.  Cushion insert sold separately.

Variations:
Secco Stripes – Vertical patterns
Sagitti Stripes – Horizontal patterns Composition: Cotton
Size 18" x 18"



CUSHION COVER INSERTS:  $7.95

Size 18" x 18"
Cotton


Placemats & Napkins

This is a finely carved wooden sculpture that neatly holds your glasses. It is the shape of a nose and a mouth that stands on its own. The glasses rest on the “nose”, with the back securing them in place. A great and practical gift for anyone!

This product is made by a non-profit organization that works for the uplifting and development of underprivileged artisans. It is composed mainly of male artisans, both Hindu and Muslim, who suffer educational, training and health related issues.

 Size: 2 1/2″ × 2 1/2″ × 6″
Composition: Wood