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Fair
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We support
FAIR TRADE, not Free trade! We have a number of fair trade items for
sale below
including bags, indigenous
crafts, recycled paper, painting reproductions, and other items that
promote
a sustainable economy.
Until we are able to get an online order form set up, please e-mail us at office@bridgesacrossborders.org with your order for any of these items. Thanks for your support!(For a larger view of the items below, click on the image. To return to this page, hit the back button.) |
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Cloth grocery bags These all-cotton grocery bags are hand made by the Agua Prieta Cooperative in Mexico. Printed on the front of the bag is the Tree of Life symbol, created by activist/artist Ana Tierra. |
Bags
are $12.00 each or 5 for $50.00. |
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Handmade Soap This all natural soap is made by the Maya Luna Co-op in Nogales, which supports newly formed women's endeavors in Mexico. The soap is made from coconut oils and all natural fragrances. |
Each
bar of soap is $2.50
or 5 for $10.00 and each bar comes with a naturally
grown piece of loofah sponge. |
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Recycled paper cards This women's cooperative helps to provide economy for the women in Jaque, Darien, Panama, many of whom are refugees escaping the war in Colombia. The cards are made from recycled paper mixed with natural fibers such as coconut and other plant materials. Each card bares a leaf imprint from a plant of the rainforest. |
The cards are $1.00
each or $5.00 for a pack of six cards. |
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Tagua: Vegetable Ivory The tagua is a seed that comes from a tree, so no animal had to lose any part of its body for this "vegetable ivory." Tagua is a sustainable crop of the rainforest and helps provide economy for the Waunaan men who do the carving. The various shapes represent the natural world such as turtles, frogs, birds, and other animals. |
Each Tagua carving is $10.00. |
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Specialty Taguas: Swordfish and Butterfly Finely painted and intricately carved, the swordfish and butterfly tagua represent the craftmanship of the Waunaan carvers.
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Specialty tagua carvings
range from $15.00
- $22.00 each. |
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Waunaan Baskets: These baskets are woven by the Waunaan women of Biro Quera, Darien, Panama. This jungle region borders Colombia and Panama. These baskets represent the traditional weavings of this ancient culture. |
Specialty baskets
range from $5.00
- $15.00 each. |
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Specialty Baskets: These intricate baskets are woven by the Waunaan women of Biro Quera, Darien, Panama. The colors are made from natural dyes and are a true representation of the art of this indiginous culture. |
Specialty baskets
range from $15.00
- $115.00 each. |
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Mola Purses: These molas are sewn by the Kuna people of San Blas Islands in Panama.
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Purses range from $5.00
- $25.00 each. |
Paintings by Ana TierraEco-artist Ana Tierra (Ana Maria Vasquez) uses her art to express the wonders of life on Pacha Mama (Mother Earth). They depict the micro and personal aspects of life, as well as the grander connection to everything in the universe. The sale of these reproductions helps to fund the projects of Bridges Across Borders. Commissioning of original paintings is also available upon request. If you wish to order reproductions or an original painting for yourself, please call or write us with your request. Suggested donation of $10 per reproduction is requested. We are currently working to compile and post the stories of each painting, so look for them here in the weeks ahead. |
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