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Ikhaya African homewares and gifts

The Wren design
Coffee Bag, Recycled Cement Laptop bag, Antique...
Modern Craft
'It's beautiful here' coat rack, Recyced Telephone...
Traditionally African
Bamileke Headdress, Bamileke Feather Headdress,...
Accessories and Bags
Moroccan basket, Togo Bag Large (Red/Black), Togo...
Jewellery
Kazuri Beads, Kazuri...

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Links to our friends

Below is a list of the websites or blogs that we recommend you look at...

www.kezania.com

Kezania is an online shop permanently looking for one of a
kind pieces. Their ambition is simply to show that arts & crafts from Kenya & Tanzania are not only about Maasais...but lots more!

You can always find different styles from traditional to contemporary. Somewhere in Africa, somewhere on Kezania.

www.tickledpinkcards.com.au

These beautiful hand made cards are so special & are made in Brisbane by the lovely Natalie!!

www.sivaddesigns.com.au

Original wall art made with vintage fabrics - most prints are Marrimekko & absolutely stunning!

www.mzansi-madame.blogspot.com

My favourite blog right now! Mzansi-Life represents the writer Laverne's personal philosophy and that is to enjoy the "Life of the South". This is a life of sunshine, creativity, optimism, colour and contemporary African design.

www.betterworldbooks.com

As mentioned in my blog - a very interesting concept which Ikhaya is inspired by.

www.booksforafrica.org

The wonderful work this organisation is doing to ensure the kids in Africa are able to have access to books!

www.mindfood.com

As mentioned in my latest blog - this is a fantastic change to your regular glossy mag but the website is really where all the action is!

www.ebar.com.au

Ebar Organics is an online shop selling high quality Australian organic skincare. They specialise in locally-made certified organic skincare, including hair care, skincare, body care, sun care, baby products, pregnancy care, cosmetics, men's care range, and Ebar's own certified organic range(certified by OFC). Non-toxic ingredients and suitable for all skin types.

www.ikigai.com.au

The organic and natural beauty boutique. Clean, green skincare and cosmetics for a beautiful face and a better world!

www.qldfairtrade.org.au

The collective is a group of businesses and individuals who are passionate about raising awareness of fair trade in Queensland. If you’ve heard about the injustice of the international trade system and want to take action, you can start right here in your own backyard. The QFTC is here to give you a local perspective on the global struggle for equality and justice in international trade.

Ikhaya is communications officer for the collective!

www.souleconomy.com

Amanda is the founder of Soul Economy. She is a successful marketer who is
passionate about fair trade and helping ethical and sustainable businesses.
As a result, she established Soul Economy to:

- Recognise and promote fair trade, ethical, organic and eco-friendly
businesses
- Connect these social entrepreneurs with conscious consumers
- Promote and grow ethical consumerism

www.ibutrade.com.au/

Ibu trade specialises in meaningful gifts. An Ibugift means more as it has been selected for it's creation by highly skilled and fairly paid artisans & it's minimal impact on our precious environment.

Have a look at this fabulous business set up by Tracy Donehue!

www.onecolour.com.au

The One Colour business will pursue the goal of sustainable ethical trade with producers in developing countries and at the same time they will not compromise their ability to provide the customer with well priced, well made clothing, accessories and interesting gifts.

Whilst not wanting to encourage excessive shopping habits, a purchase from One Colour can be the means by which customers show support for fairer trade practices and still enjoy buying gifts, clothing or accessories as they are needed.

www.sihamcraftlink.com

The Vision of Siham Craft Link is to empower disadvantaged crafts people in the Developing World through fair trade.

They have a range of exciting, diverse, vibrant craft items that are available to the Australian market. Siham Craftlink feels privileged that by importing and securing markets for many poor producers in the Developing World, they are able to help transform the producers lives. The producers now have an income, dignity and hope for the future. There is also the assurance that the producers are paid fair wages, there is safe working conditions and no child labor is involved.

Siham Craftlink is a member of Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand

thedharmadoor.com.au

The Dharma Door sources products with integrity and collections that are truly unique. Apart from supplying exquisite handcrafted products, we wholeheartedly support Fair Trade, with our range created by artisans in developing communities in India, Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines and Bangladesh.

Fair Trade ensures that these talented people are paid fair wages and given sustainable work which enables them to educate their children, access healthcare and give back to their communities. We believe there is simply no other way to do business!

The Dharma Door is equally committed to our environmental policy and all of our new products are created from sustainable or recycled materials.

www.thebrittleco.com/

The BEST peanut brittle ever!! Now avaialable for sale online!!

Socially Aware

Africans have always been known for artistic handiwork that is both innovative and colourful. In selling their craft on this website we aim to create sustainable employment and empower them. Each item has a genuine African flavour and proves that no matter what, life is worth celebrating!

How to shop

Browse our easy to navigate categories, each item is hand crafted so no 2 can ever be exactly the same.

Returns

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Shipping

We like to keep things simple, where possible your purchase will be wrapped in recycled paper, although we would love to wrap them in brand new beautiful wrapping we have to consider the environment and re-use what we have...that goes for bubble wrap and boxes! Read on...

Proudly South African, Handmade Pledge, AIDS ribbon, made from recycled materials