Nonprofit selling fair trade, ethically sourced, handmade goods from around the world.

The Little Market

Tenango Embroidered Pillow Cover - Turquoise

Size

Accent Pillows

HANDMADE IN MEXICO Hand-woven on a backstrap loom, a traditional Mayan technique is practiced to intricately weave culture into this pillow cover. The diamond pattern alludes to the shape of the Earth and the sky. Each purchase empowers artisans at Luchometik in Mexico.

Chiapas Woven Pillow Cover - Turquoise

Trinket Tray - Gray Stripe

Title

Decorative Trays

Share warm wishes for a wonderful Easter with this candle. This hand-poured candle has a meaningful fair trade message behind it.
Each purchase empowers women artisans at Prosperity Candle who have resettled as refugees in the United States.

Details

4 1/8" tall x 3 1/4" diameter
10 oz. of wax (13 oz. by volume)
Burn time: Up to 70 hours
Coconut-soy wax blend with a pure cotton wick
Premium fragrances based on essential oils
Vegan, phthalate-free, Prop 65 compliant, and not tested on animals
Hand-poured in small batches
Recyclable glass vessel made in the U.S.

Candle - Happy Easter

Scent

Candles

Tenango Embroidered Pillow Cover - Yellow

Accent Pillows: Yellow & Orange

Classic Market Basket - Medium

Baskets & Hampers

HANDMADE IN KENYA Make this versatile hand-woven basket a storage staple in your home décor. Mix and match various sizes, colors, and patterns to curate a personalized collection. Use them for everything from a planter to organizing kitchen tools to office organization. Each purchase empowers artisans at Kasigau in Kenya.

Solid Sisal Basket - Natural

Open Weave Floor Basket

Classic Market Basket - Petite

HANDMADE IN BANGLADESH Hand-stitched by artisan women in Bangladesh over 31+ hours, the small kantha quilt is a one-of-a-kind work of art, so no two blankets are the same! Upcycled from vintage cotton saris, each quilt is double-sided with vibrant patterns and sewn with the traditional kantha stitch. For a special touch, every blanket is embroidered with the name of the woman who made it. Enjoy it as a picnic or beach blanket in the spring and summer and as a cozy companion in the colder months. Every purchase contributes to brighter, safer futures for women in Bangladesh, many of whom are survivors of sex trafficking. They are provided with dignified work, literacy and life skills, medical support, counseling, and more resources to help them thrive.

Small Kantha Quilt - No. 377

Throws

HANDMADE IN BANGLADESH
Cozy up with this one-of-a-kind blanket, perfect for a king-sized bed. This beautiful quilt is made with layers of vintage cotton saris, hand-sewn together by a traditional kantha stitch and taking approximately 56 hours to create. This quilt features an intricate pattern on one side and a white side with detailed stitching on the back. Each blanket includes the hand-stitched name of the woman who made it. Every purchase empowers women at a social enterprise in Bangladesh, many of whom are resilient survivors of human trafficking and abuse.

Large Kantha Quilt - No. 651

Small Kantha Quilt - No. 578

Add some charm to your sofa! This stunning pillow cover is handmade by women artisans from Hidalgo, Mexico.
Each pillow cover is embroidered using a houndstooth stitch technique.

Details

Purchase includes pillow cover only.
Square: approximately 22" long x 22" wide
Lumbar: approximately 30" long x 18" wide
Care instructions: Spot clean.
Materials: 100% cotton
As with all handmade items, variations will occur

Tenango Embroidered Pillow Cover - Lavender

Lightweight Fringe Throw - Natural

HANDMADE IN BANGLADESH Hand-stitched by artisan women in Bangladesh over 50+ hours, the medium kantha quilt is a one-of-a-kind work of art, so no two blankets are the same! Upcycled from vintage cotton saris, each quilt features an intricate pattern on one side and a white side with detailed stitching on the back. For a special touch, every blanket is embroidered with the name of the woman who made it. Enjoy it as a picnic or beach blanket in the spring and summer and as a cozy companion in the colder months. It is ideal for a full- or queen-sized bed. Every purchase contributes to brighter, safer futures for women in Bangladesh, many of whom are survivors of sex trafficking. They are provided with dignified work, literacy and life skills, medical support, counseling, and more resources to help them thrive.

Medium Kantha Quilt - No. 629

HANDMADE IN CAMBODIA Elevate any room with a modern and minimalist throw blanket that features a tassel-trim accent. This throw is lightweight and perfect to cozy up with or drape over any sofa back, armchair, or foot of the bed all year long. Each purchase empowers artisan women preserving an ancient, eco-conscious technique unique to Cambodia, earning fair wages, and gaining access to skill development resources.

Handwoven Fringe Throw - Desert Rose

Organic Green Tea

Home Decor

Organic Rooibos Tea

HANDMADE IN BANGLADESH Hand-stitched by artisan women in Bangladesh over 56+ hours, the medium kantha quilt is a one-of-a-kind work of art, so no two blankets are the same! Upcycled from vintage cotton saris, each quilt features an intricate pattern on one side and a white side with detailed stitching on the back. For a special touch, every blanket is embroidered with the name of the woman who made it. Enjoy it as a roomy picnic or beach blanket in the spring and summer and as a cozy companion in the colder months. It is ideal for a king-sized bed. Every purchase contributes to brighter, safer futures for women in Bangladesh, many of whom are survivors of sex trafficking. They are provided with dignified work, literacy and life skills, medical support, counseling, and more resources to help them thrive.

Large Kantha Quilt - No. 652

Medium Kantha Quilt - No. 627

Small Kantha Quilt - No. 573

Handwoven Fringe Throw - Dusty Blue

Large Kantha Quilt - No. 636

Candle - Honey + Spice

Candle - Pomegranate

Candle - Palo Santo

Candle - Blossom

This candle features recording artist and activist MILCK's handwritten “Somebody’s Beloved” song lyrics.
For each candle purchased, 50% of the purchase price will be donated to Black Mamas Matter Alliance, a beneficiary organization of the Somebody’s Beloved Fund.
Black Mamas Matter Alliance is a Black women-led cross-sectoral alliance empowering Black women. The organization advocates for Black maternal health, rights, justice, and resources — before, during, and after pregnancy — while amplifying voices, addressing human rights issues, and implementing innovative strategies for change.
To learn more, visit BlackMamasMatter.org . To learn more about Somebody’s Beloved, visit SomebodysBeloved.com .
Our candles are made by women who resettled as refugees in the United States. They earn living wages and develop their skill sets while creating a brighter future for themselves and their families.

Details

4 1/8" tall x 3 1/4" diameter
10 oz. of wax (13 oz. by volume)
Burn time: Up to 70 hours
Coconut-soy wax blend with a pure cotton wick
Premium fragrances based on essential oils
Vegan, phthalate-free, Prop 65 compliant, and not tested on animals
Hand-poured in small batches
Recyclable glass vessel made in the U.S.