by Andrew Williams |
November 19, 2013
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One item which we get a lot of comments on in the shop is our range of "Papel Picado" banners. These paper decorations from Mexico look like traditional banners or streamers until you look a little closer and notice that they feature depictions of skulls, skeletons and other spooky stuff! They are a hugely popular decoration around the Mexican Day of the Dead festival or Dia de los Muertos which takes place at the start of November. However they make an interesting and unusual decoration at any time of the year. The 5m long string features 16 multicoloured panes in each pack.
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day of the dead,
dia de los muertos,
fair trade,
fairtrade,
mexico,
papel picado
by Andrew Williams |
November 18, 2013
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We love stocking Rapanui tee shirts and tops - designed on the Isle of Wight and made in Fair Wear Foundation audited factories in India. You can trace their production process every step of the way online, and the result are soft, cool, eco-friendly tops which make a statement without ruining the planet.
This month we have new designs available from Eighteen Rabbit, including the women's fit of the incredibly popular Polar Bear design. Plus we have our favourite Wolfpack tee in a subtle grey shade. Perfect for Christmas parties!
by Andrew Williams |
November 11, 2013
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Of all the items we sell at Eighteen Rabbit, we're particularly passionate about our range from Mexico. Having lived there for a year we feel a special affinity to the great country, and we travel back frequently to visit some of the amazing cities and towns. While we're there we often pick up some incredible and unique products, and our handwoven rugs are no exception.
We source these from a cooperative in Oaxaca which gives individual weavers a platform to sell their creations to a wider audience. Each one is unique, hand woven on a wooden loom, and made from 100% wool using natural dyes. They are incredibly tough and hard wearing (even our crazy cat, Stuart, hasn't damaged the one we have in our lounge) and make incredible gifts. We love the more unusual ones, like this Don Quixote inspired design.
by Andrew Williams |
November 02, 2013
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We'r really pleased to have more stock of our beautiful perching birds. These little creatures will sit happily on most jugs, vases or cups, and brighten up any room. They are hand made in Thailand and are a lovely match for some of our ceramic vases.
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ceramics,
fair trade,
fairtrade,
Thailand
by Andrew Williams |
November 01, 2013
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We've just had another delivery of amazing mango wood products from Thailand. These look incredible, are light to handle and complement modern or traditional homes. Mango trees are planted as fire-breaks in hardwood plantations in Thailand, allowing the harvest of their delicious fruit and eventually the creation of some beautiful wooden products. We have candle holders, bowls and vases all available now, with more designs to be added to the website soon.
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fair trade,
fairtrade,
mango wood,
Thailand
