Friday, December 17, 2010

A-Z of Shopping Fair Trade - 'R' is for Rings

R is for Ring and aren’t these rings lovely? They would make the perfect accessory for a Christmas outfit. Starting at only 10.00 each they are also nice to your pocket. Some of these cocktail rings are made from semi precious chippings and would make a great accessory for a special occasion this winter. Many are adjustable to fit most sizes.

We have hand-painted clay beads from Ethiopia, beaded rings from Guatemala, Tagua and Flip Rings (you can turn the stone to match your outfit - You'll really 'flip' over them) from Ecuador, Batik Bone from Kenya and Metal rings from India. Something to match your Holiday flair.

One of the co-operatives producing this jewelry is made up of sixty women, and was specifically set up to provide sustainable livelihood opportunities for families and communities displaced from their homes by a major hydro-electric project. Nearly 800 households were affected by the project.

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