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This holiday season, purchase with a purpose and check everything off your gift list in no time! We’ve put together 5 helpful gift guides to help you choose sustainable and ethical presents for your loved ones that are handmade by women all around the world. Keep scrolling for tons of fair trade gift ideas that you can get right here at Elevāt without breaking the bank!
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Add a pop of color to your hairstyles with these fun cotton batik hair scrunchies. Made in Ghana in a variety of colors, these 100% organic cotton scrunchies make equally great bracelets as well as a hair accessory!
batik dyed in Ghana
100% organic cotton
fun variety of colors
GLOBAL MAMAS products are full of life and love. Each item is hand-crafted using traditional techniques, maintaining local artisanal skills such as batiking. Global Mamas products are unique and high-quality, tended to with care through a meticulous quality control process with the mission of creating prosperity and financial independence for African women and their families.
Add class with a subtle splash of color to any outfit with the Bonita Earrings. These hand-beaded works of art are the perfect accessory all year round.
Variety of bead colors
Lightweight
Made in Malaga, Spain
Diez 42, located on the coast of Spain, is a center that helps immigrants and refugees integrate into the community through language classes, job training, and various activities. These women from Africa, South America and the middle east struggle to find traditional employment, as immigrants and refugees are the last to be picked for jobs among high unemployment. In October 2019, Elevāt was invited to help form a women’s co-op by providing sewing and jewelry project training.
These bracelets are hand-beaded in South Africa with Elevat's artisan partner, Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust. They can be worn with or without a twist for added variety.
The Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust (HACT) is a multifaceted organization whose goal is to see an AIDS-free Valley of 1000 Hills. HACT serves those impacted by HIV/AIDS by providing love and hope in practical, sustainable ways. Woza Moya, an income generation project, helps those in need by empowering them to use their creativity to earn an income.
No more boring keychains! Let us choose one of these unique and colorful keychains for you beaded by Jamila in Kenya. Each one displays a unique combination of beaded circles and large beads made of paper, coconut shell or wood. No two are alike for the individual in you.
Unique work of art
Colorful beads
Use as zipper pull or for keys
Jamila is a native of Nairobi, Kenya, where she makes jewelry out of recycled materials like coconut shells and bone. What she earns goes toward the high cost of rent in Nairobi and voice lessons so she can one day record gospel music in the Somali language. Your purchase of her jewelry will enable her to fulfill her goal.
Each headband is handmade by artisans in Chisinau, Moldova. Be sure to check the sizing to get a matching set for your favorite mother/daughter duo!
Matching set
Ethically made
Variety of color options
New Creations works with women in Chisinau, Moldova providing opportunities for future sustainability and hope by empowering and employing women coming out of sex trafficking.
This twisted leather earring has a delicate and fun feel to it. Choose from three color options and pair with other accessories.
Stainless steel
Delicate and fun
Variety of colors
DuHope in Rwanda provides women with a sustainable way to make a living, education, childcare, and other necessary services. Before DuHope, these women sold their bodies to earn a meager living. Now, equipped with training in jewelry-making and soap-making, the women are given a dignified way to earn a living and provide for themselves and their children.
These friendship bracelets have powerful messages scripted on them. Give your friends a token of your love while empowering women in Guatemala. This is true statement jewelry!
Tie closure
Variety of color options
Speak your Truth
The La Esperanza community in Guatemala City struggles with violence and gangs. Upavim provides women in this community a safe place to be by employing many of them so they can support themselves and their families. Upavim also provides education and other services to the La Esperanza community and neighboring communities.
Display your faith with these 100% sterling silver cross earrings. This simple and timeless design is a classic that can be worn with most any outfit and matches our Thai Silver cross necklace.
Sterling silver
simple and timeless
matches our Thai silver cross necklace
Pattaya, Thailand offers many attractions for tourists. One of these attractions is the sex industry where men and women sell themselves to try to alleviate their poverty. The Tamar Center offers a way out through vocational classes, support services, and childcare. The Tamar Center also facilitates bar outreaches and prevention discussions in school classrooms.
This bold yet simplistic, beaded necklace adds an artful touch to any outfit.
Beads made from local seeds
Twist necklace
Rust + Brown + Cream
Girls with Vision is led by a team of volunteers who have responded to the incredible need surrounding women in the community of N’gando in Nairobi, Kenya. These women work with beading projects, start businesses that help them become independent, and find jobs that pay fair wages in the community.
A mix of vibrant color is that last finishing touch to any outfit. Each multicolored bracelet is a great conversation piece to help advocate for impoverished children and families in Ecuador.
· Multicolored beads
· Fits comfortably around the wrist
· Marble design
Fundación Contigo is Ecuador's leading non-profit organization committed to helping orphans, children, and families through training and advocacy. Fundación Contigo seeks to impact institutional living, adoption, foster care, and impoverished neighborhoods.
The Haitian triangle wood pendant necklace has a silver painted tip and comes on a 16-18 inch silver chain. These necklaces are hand carved with love in Haiti, and are sure to be a worthy addition to your collection.
hand carved triangle pendant
16-18 silver chain
silver painted accent
Vi Bella is committed to ethically sourcing natural materials native to Haiti. Not only is this an environmentally friendly option, but it allows them to empower and support more local artisans and Haitian makers. They provide life-changing employment to artisans, building bridges across cultures and creating a path out of poverty in Haiti.
Our Thai shopping bag is 100% cotton and comes in a variety of cute patterns. It’s lightweight, washable and foldable to store in your purse so you never forget your bag when shopping again! This tote is about 15 x 16 inches with straps for easy carrying and used for closure when folded.
Foldable tote bag
100% cotton
15 x 16 inches
Pattaya, Thailand offers many attractions for tourists. One of these attractions is the sex industry where men and women sell themselves to try to alleviate their poverty. The Tamar Center offers a way out through vocational classes, support services, and childcare. The Tamar Center also facilitates bar outreaches and prevention discussions in school classrooms.
Made from leather, this tassel keychain is an easy way to add some flair to your keys, wallet or bag. Its neutral color allows it to match any color scheme, so it pairs well with your vibrant summer outfit and still complements your black handbag.
Leather tassel
Attach to keys, wallet or purse zipper
Perfect for staying organized and stylish
DuHope in Rwanda provides women with a sustainable way to make a living, education, childcare, and other necessary services. Before DuHope, these women sold their bodies to earn a meager living. Now, equipped with training in jewelry-making and soap-making, the women are given a dignified way to earn a living and provide for themselves and their children.
These hand-knit mittens made by women in Azerbaijan will help keep you cozy when it’s cold out, coming in a variety of colors to match your winter wear. Each one comes with a tag signed by the artisan who made it and tells the story of how it was made. 100% Merino wool.
Variety of color options
Cozy and warm
Tag signed by artisan
Azerbaijani Socks provides employment for women in rural Azerbaijan through creating traditional hand-knit slipper socks, mittens, hats and other knit items. Azerbaijani Socks' provides women flexible employment and fair pay for their hand-made creations.
This pendant necklace features glimmering gold leather, a splatter paint style paper bead, and a batik bone bead to create a great match with our Golden Hour Earrings. The chain is 34 inches long with a 2 inch long pendant and matches most outfits.
Long pendant necklace
Matches most outfits
Glimmering gold leather
DuHope in Rwanda provides women with a sustainable way to make a living, education, childcare, and other necessary services. Before DuHope, these women sold their bodies to earn a meager living. Now, equipped with training in jewelry-making and soap-making, the women are given a dignified way to earn a living and provide for themselves and their children.
Soft and simple, these scarves are a perfect addition to your everyday look. The muted tones make it easy to match, and the subtle tassels add a little flair. Each scarf is handmade by Syrian refugees in Turkey who are building new lives for themselves.
Fabric soft to wear
Tassels add flair to any outfit
Subtle tones easy to pair with other colors
Muhra is a social enterprise founded by female artisans located in Istanbul, Turkey. Together, the women of Muhra focus on rebuilding their lives by improving their income and financial stability, becoming role models in their communities, and developing the courage to plan for their future.
This black lava bead and freshwater pearl necklace comes from our talented artisans in Haiti. This 18 inch gold chain necklace provides a simple yet subtle touch of sophistication to any ensemble. Pair it with the Thai Freshwater Pearl bracelet to complete your look. Dab the lava bead with your favorite essential oil for a refreshing fragrance all day.
classic design
dab with essential oils
pair with Thai Freshwater Pearl Bracelet
Sporting a square stone with black leather fringe, these statement earrings use recycled goods and speak to your love of sustainability. These amazingly lightweight earrings match our Rwanda Stone Tassel necklace perfectly!
Leather and Stone
Recycled materials
Made in Rwanda
DuHope in Rwanda provides women with a sustainable way to make a living, education, childcare, and other necessary services. Before DuHope, these women sold their bodies to earn a meager living. Now, equipped with training in jewelry-making and soap-making, the women are given a dignified way to earn a living and provide for themselves and their children.
Wrap your outfits in style with our Kenyan fringe clothing accessory! These lightweight cotton vests and jackets are tye dyed in Kenya by Jamila and are colorfast, adding just the right layer to your summer or autumn outfits.
100% pre-washed cotton
tye-dyed and color fast
layering fashion piece
Jamila is a native of Nairobi, Kenya, where she makes jewelry out of recycled materials like coconut shells and bone. What she earns goes toward the high cost of rent in Nairobi and voice lessons so she can one day record gospel music in the Somali language. Your purchase of her jewelry will enable her to fulfill her goal.
These brass hoop earrings will add sparkle to any outfit with their classic circle and half moon shapes. Though they demand attention, they are lightweight and only 2.5 inches long made of hypoallergenic and nickel free brass.
trendy geometric style
lightweight and 2.5 inches long
hypoallergenic and nickel free
Atonement design is a socially conscious lifestyle brand empowering artisans across the globe and encouraging women to walk boldly in their unique style. Their jewelry line is created through a unique partnership with Agape International Missions whose mission is freedom at all costs. AIM is a nonprofit, non-denominational, non-governmental organization working to rescue, heal and empower survivors of sex trafficking in Cambodia. Jewelry is designed by Haley, their founder and then created by AIM’s artisans in Cambodia.
Made in India by our artisan partners at Freeset, this t-shirt is a great way to share the stories of Elevāt with others. The soft cotton, dark gray heather t-shirt can be layered for many different occasions.
Unisex sizing
Displays Elevāt logo
Great for everyday wear
Centered in India, Freeset exists to free women from the sex trade. Often, women are forced into prostitution by trafficking or poverty. When they choose to work at Freeset, they can start new lives. Working at Freeset provides fair wages, allowing women to feed and educate their children. Freeset is also devoted to sustainability.
Celebrate the art of baking at home with this lovely apron trimmed with a frilly edge and decorated with the cutest owls! One size fits most with a back tie in adult and child sizes. Mother and daughters can be matching the next time they bake or cook together.
Frilly trimmed apron
Cute owl pattern
Adult and child sizes
Higher Ground provides skill-development training to youth and women at risk. It also provides scholarships to disadvantaged children, gives out loans and provides micro-enterprise support. Higher Ground also runs anti-trafficking and awareness programs, and it facilitates psychological counseling services to trafficked girls and others struggling in the community.
Each headband is handmade by artisans in Chisinau, Moldova. Be sure to check the sizing to get a matching set for your favorite mother/daughter duo!
Matching set
Ethically made
Variety of color options
New Creations works with women in Chisinau, Moldova providing opportunities for future sustainability and hope by empowering and employing women coming out of sex trafficking.
Handmade by our artisan partners at Woza Maya, these little travel buddies are a great addition to any of your bags. Each one fastens onto a bag just like a traditional safety pin and comes with its own little passport keeping track of where all its visited. These are a favorite gift for children and teens.
Easily pins onto any bag
Beaded design
Adds unique flair to travel bags
The Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust (HACT) is a multifaceted organization whose goal is to see an AIDS-free Valley of 1000 Hills. HACT serves those impacted by HIV/AIDS by providing love and hope in practical, sustainable ways. Woza Moya, an income generation project, helps those in need by empowering them to use their creativity to earn an income.
These adorable knit puppets are handmade by knitters in Azerbaijan and represent the most important characters in the Christmas nativity story (baby Jesus, Mother Mary, Joseph, Angel and animal). This set of five is just perfect for fitting on one little hand or being spread out on two and telling the most important story every told. They come packaged together
five puppets in each set
great gift for your small loved ones
tells the nativity story
Azerbaijani Socks provides employment for women in rural Azerbaijan through creating traditional hand-knit slipper socks. Azerbaijani Socks' provides women flexible employment and fair pay for their hand-made creations.