Homewares
Aboriginal Designed Cushions and Lacquer Boxes
Aboriginal designed cushions are embroidered in Kashmir and produced through a cross cultural and economic exchange program between the Anangu Pitjanjajara Yankunytjajara Lands in Central Australia and Kashmir. We have many designs and colours.
The designs on the lacquer boxes are are taken from original paintings with the aboriginal artist's name on each box.
Cushions from $34
Lacquer boxes from $16.00
Mud Australia Plates and Cups
Mud Australia is a small porcelain manufacturer based in Sydney, Australia. They strongly believe in the global values of craft, community and sustainability. Each piece is handmade using fine porcelain. Over time the vitrified stone like surface becomes smooth and polished like a pebble. Mud is oven, microwave and dishwasher safe. You can enjoy Mud ceramics in the Grok Cafe over coffee and lunch.
From $19 for espresso cups
Rubber Tubs
These rubber tubs and totes are made in Syria from recycled rubber tyres.
What was a tyre yesterday is a tub or carrier today. These recycled objects draw their strength from the expertise of craftsmen and the hard wearing nature of rubber.
From $54.00
Woven Baskets
Woven baskets from Indonesia. Made from natural fibres in a range of shapes and sizes.
From $28
Telephone Wire Baskets
Baskets made from recycled telephone wire in a range of colours, designs and sizes from South Africa.
This project was established in regions of the Kalahari, in a subsistence farming area where unemployment is at 80%. It creates flexible employment allowing for the continution of a traditional way of life and care of children. The older boys are able to fund their own education, and a community creche and food scheme have been funded by the project.
Ranging from $25 to $94
Kisii Stone Hearts
Soap stone is mined from the shores of Lake Victoria, Kenya where the Gusii & Abigussi tribes hand carve each piece before polishing.
A Fair Trade Community Project.
Small $7.00
Medium $10.00
Large $22.00
Photo Frames
A selection of beautiful photo frames to display your memories.
Made from recycled paper, horn and shell.
From $54.00
Haitian Recycled Oil Drum Wall Sculptures
Individually hand crafted wall sculptures made from recycled oil drums. These sculptures are made in Haiti and are a fair trade product, benefiting the Haitian artists who create them.
From $79
Indian Tablecloths
Traditional Indian block print tablecloths.
Sizes (cm) 174x174 255x150 275x210
$94-$169
Cushions and Bed Spreads
Kantha hand-stitched cushions and bed spreads in a traditional Indian design.
Pillows $30
Bed spreads $195
Old Wooden Treasures
From India, Africa and Asia
Wooden animal toys from $62
Tea caddy $93
Wooden containers, bowls and blocks from $10
Wooden plaques from $50
Stone Boxes from Vietnam
Hand carved stone boxes for trinkets and keepsakes made in Vietnam.
Ranging from $29-$99
Woven Tablemats & coasters
Gone Rural works to improve the daily lives of over 700 rural women in Swaziland. Traditional weaving skills and local sustainable raw materials are used to create these contemporary designs.
Mat $11.00
Box of 6 coasters $29.00
Table runner $39.00
Traditional Burmese Lacquer Ware
Bowls, boxes and trays made in Burma.
Ranging from $25-$140
Water Bottles
These stainless steel water bottles come in fresh colours and designs to sit all tastes.
Sports Lid $4
Water Bottles $19
Citronella Candles
Citronella candle $12.00
Citronella candle $19.00
Citronella candle $29.00
Glass
Sibusiso Mhlanga was a backyard mechanic in Swaziland who had the opportunity to learn to blow glass in Sweden through an Aid project.
He has since gone on to train the entire workforce of over 60 people at Ngwenya Glass in the Kingdom of Swaziland.
Today 100% of the glass used is recycled, much of it from soft drink bottles collected from all over Swaziland.
Ngwenya Glass works with the local community to instil a sense of environmental awareness, and assists in the construction of schools and other community projects.
Large Hippo and Giraffe $70
Medium Hippo and Giraffe $40
Small are all $29.
Wine glasses $20 and $22
Rattan
Quality rattan baskets and trays woven by skilled artisans.
Trays and domestic baskets from $65
Ndebele Dolls
Over 70 Ndebele women from very poor economic circumstances earn an independent income from this project. They live mostly in remote areas with few job opportunities. Their social structure is patriarchal and females have a very limited status within the community. The Ndebele women producing this beadwork, work individually from their homes in KwaNdebele and are able to care for their children and retain their traditional lifestyles.
From $15 to $52
Turkish Acoustic Balls
These highly decorative ceramic acoustic balls from Turkey are traditionally hung in mosques.
Small egg ball $36.00
Large ball $90