More InforMatIon on faIr trade

GIftsIn last few years Fair trade gifts has made its special place in this modern world. Most of the countries are giving emphasis to it in order to preserve national heritage of the country. With the help of employment and financial support are given to craftsmen and low income group. Handcrafted jewelry, apparels, baskets and scarves are quiet popular among people. Production of eco- friendly handmade paper and stationary item has helped to preserve ethics and moral values of country.

Most of the families prefer to give handmade fair trade gifts to their friends and relatives. It not only gives unique choice but also gives message to relatives and friends to use fair trade material as gifts. Apart from giving employment to poor craftsmen, it also gives encouragement to the usage of natural and organic materials. These products are considered of high quality at low price. Most of NGOs are working for it to save national heritage. Asian handmade jewelries are liked by people all over the world and they are also looking forwards to import it to their countries. Mostly non- developed countries that have unique heritage are producing fair trade gifts and exporting it to developed countries. In return they get good profit margin of their high quality product.

Fair trade gifts include teas, chocolate, coffees, scarves, baskets and artisan handicrafts. Accessories, bags, picture frames and handmade ornaments are designed by craftsmen in just half price. America organizes international trade fair annually to

promote fair trade. Many non developed countries works in partnerships with developed countries for selling fair trade gifts in those countries. With the help of this business dealings living standard of producers are increased. Products crafted by artists are of high quality at lower price. Many fair trade companies have won rewards for their quality products.

Certain items are also certified for their high quality organic products. Many products are made using organic materials which encourages usage of organic products thus saving our environment. Apart from gifts many bags and back packs are produced using rice bags. Appreciable jewelry are designed by using stones, colored seeds and even shells which gives unique look to each piece. Home décor products, jewelry boxes, greeting cards and even vases are made using natural material giving exotic and unique look. Stationeries are made of recycled paper; cooking ware and glassware are also produced by blending ethnic and contemporary design.