Christmas fair trade jewelry special

from upper left corner to lower right: 1) Bold Bars Ceramic Earrings, 14 USD, made in Kenya. 2) gold colored ceramic star on lurex thread, 15 Euro (brand: Ombre Claire which usually produces in Niger but I am not sure here; will ask Aude (the designer), then update). 3) Out of Africa Bracelet, 28 USD, made in Kenya. 4) Glimmers of Brass Bracelet, 18 USD, made in Kenya. 5) Nicole Mebane Raw Amethyst Ring, 39 GBP. 6) Manumit Gold chain link hoop earrings, 8 GBP, made in India. 7) Wood cuff bracelet, 'Forest Moon', 29.95 USD, made in Thailand. 8) Nundu ring , 15 GBP, made in East Africa. 9) Blue Ceramic Disc Necklace, 28.50 USD, made in Kenya.

Availability (click on pics to buy and for photo credit): all can be bought online BUT 1), 3), 4), 9) can only be shipped to the "48 contiguous United States" of North America.
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Verfügbarkeit - ein Klick auf das Foto führt zum jeweiligen Onlineshop und somit auch zur Fotoquelle. Aus Zeitmangel spare ich mir eine deutsche Übersetzung der Beschreibungen. Alle Stücke können online gekauft werden, aber 1), 3), 4) und 9) werden nur nach Nordamerika verschickt.

photo credit: 1), 3), 4), 9): www.tenthousandvillages.com 2): www.ombreclaire.com 5), 6) www.fashion-conscience.com 7) http://jewelry.novica.com 8) www.made.uk.com

Made in Africa: Bombolulu Workshop Jewelry

"Bombolulu was established nearly 40 years ago to provide opportunities for victims of polio. It runs sheltered workshops for them in jewellery, leatherwork, carving and textile production. The group now works with 150 men and women providing them with a regular income, medical benefits and housing for the most severely disabled." (source: www.peopletree.co.uk)
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Die Bombolulu Werkstätten für Behinderte wurden 1969 gegründet und beschäftigt körperbehinderte, blinde und taubstumme Frauen und Männer in der Herstellung von afrikanischem Kunsthandwerk. Diese haben durch ihre Beschäftigung in den Werkstätten ein regelmäßiges Einkommen und Zugang zu medizinischer Versorgung. Leider habe ich noch keinen deutschen (Online-)Shop für den Schmuck finden können, über einen Tipp wäre ich dankbar.

photos / online-shop (click on the images for a direct link to the web-shop):
upper row / obere Reihe - www.tenthousandvillages.com (only ships to the US / versendet nur in die USA)
lower row / untere Reihe - www.peopletree.co.uk (ships internationally but unfortunately very high shipping prices for orders outside the UK / versendet auch int. aber leider sehr hohe Versandkosten)

Made

Made was launched in 2005 by Cristina Cisilino (to read the BBC thread interview click here) and Gerson Barnett. Their jewelry is designed by Hayley Mardon, Pippa Small and Sam Ubhi who are joined by guest designers; most recently Alexa Chung designed one necklace. They sell internationally via www.made.uk.com. Made jewelry is made in Kenya:

"Following the principles of fair trade we train local artisans in new skills, providing fair wages and support at every level. [...] All workers receive a wage that is above the government minimum wage – The majority Kenyans earn below the government minimum wage. Made workers receive a living wage that enables them to fight their way out of poverty. In addition to their salaries, all workers receive free hot meals on duty, medical assistance and free transportation to and from work. Made's mission is to alleviate poverty through sustainable work in a fair and ethical environment. Our workers own a percentage of the workshop in Kenya and will benefit from net profits generated from the workshop." (quotes from www.made.uk.com)