The beads are made from discarded wood from a local furniture company

The artisans are paid fair wages and an emphasis is placed on sustainable practices

having started in 1986 in one room of a family house

decorative touch

This jewelry was handmade in a fair trade women's cooperative in Colombia

Lucia Basket, Guatemala jewelry The beads are made fromThis stunning basket is designed and handcrafted by Mayan women in a fair trade cooperative in Guatemala. It is intricately handwoven using sustainably harvested pine needles, a native grass called pajon, and raffia ribbon. This gorgeous piece will look great hanging on a wall or as a table accent, with or without your favorite treasures inside. And it smells wonderful. Pine needles, pajon and raffia ribbon. Measures approximately 11. 5" in diameter