Have a Fair Trade Holiday with Sturbridge Yankee Workshop

Dec. 6, 2012 - PRLog -- Portland, ME – Sturbridge Yankee Workshop is proud to have an assortment of holiday decor that is made using Fair Trade practices. Fair trade products follow specific guidelines as determined by the Fair Trade Federation. The producers of these imported products uphold fair trade principles, promote sustainability, recycling, reusable and renewable packaging, and provide economic opportunity and empowerment for artisans around the world. There is a dedicated commitment to community, respectful partnerships, and the understanding that trade is a means for positive change. The ornaments and stockings featured here from SYW will be shipped for free to customers.

To start, the Gingerbread Snowflake Ornaments (shown in image) are not only a beautiful option for tree decorating, but they also look great in a window. Resembling delicious gingerbread cookies, these ornaments almost look good enough to eat. The ornaments are handmade by skilled artisans working in a fair trade production center in Kathmandu, Nepal. Taking special attention to detail in the creation of the of 100% natural wool designs, non-toxic and azo-free dyes are used. Painted with the appearance of white icing, the Gingerbread Snowflake Ornaments could also be used as decorative gift ties on the top of a wrapped package; cotton loop string included. The unique four piece snowflake set is available now for the low price of $24.95 with Free Shipping this holiday season.

Another ornament produced with fair trade and community support in mind, is the Peace Angel Ornament. The handmade 100% natural wool ornament is shaped as a silhouette of an angel with wings. Handcrafted from ivory wool, the ornaments are made by woman entrepreneurs, living on local farms at the foot of the Tian Shan Mountains in Kyrgyzstan. Here, they use century old felting techniques to create a classic tree ornament with a message of ‘peace.’ Feel good about what you hang on your tree this year, with the Peace Angel Ornament from Sturbridge Yankee Workshop. Purchase now with Free Shipping for just $19.95.

Following the same practices as described with the Gingerbread Snowflake Ornaments, Sturbridge has Christmas stockings as well. The Cat and Dog Pet Stockings feature handmade felt components, which are created and assembled by the aforementioned fair trade artisans in Kathmandu, Nepal. The felt designs are then appliqued onto the stockings, and stitching is exposed to further their handcrafted appeal. 100% Natural wool forms an arrangement of red and white cuffed, pet themed stockings. A sleeping white kitty with mouse on the cuff and a wide eyed puppy dreams of receiving a bone this Christmas. Great for pet loving families, or even the pets themselves, these stockings are approximately 10" in length. The Cat and Dog Pet Stockings are available for $19.95 each with Free Shipping this holiday season at Sturbridge Yankee Workshop.

To see more Christmas Decor & Gift Ideas that Ship for Free at SYW, click here:

http://www.sturbridgeyankee.com/seasonal-decor.html?limit=9&utm_source=prarticle&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=holiday12

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