Kids We've tracked down the most fun, unique, totally original and handmade gifts for kids. By being mindful about the toys you choose, you'll save money, keep toxins out of the playroom, and help workers and artisans earn an income. These one of a kind gifts are eco-friendly, fairly traded and sustianably produced. From the inspiring Shwe Shwe Poppi's, the hand knitted Shamwari animal collection to beautiful, hand embroidered teddy bears, these kids gifts will bring joy to big and small.
Animal Magnets Hand painted on recycled metal by a dedicated team in the shadow of Table Mountain, these animal magnets are filled with a vibrancy and charm which is uniquely African.
These beautiful hand embroidered heart cushions are made by the Forward Bear Project, a women's upliftment group in South Africa. The name for the project, "The Forward Bear," is translated from the Xhosa language meaning "moving forward."The cushions are made with the finest French thread and high-quality black cotton and African print fabrics. Each cushion is completely unique and may not be eactly as it appears in the photographs.
Beautiful hand embroidered teddy bear made by the Forward Bear Project, a women's upliftment group in South Africa. The name for the project, "The Forward Bear," is translated from the Xhosa language meaning "moving forward." The bears are made with the finest French thread and high-quality black cotton. Detailed hand-embroidery is a labour intensive process. It takes several weeks to make a tiny bear. The charm about the bears is that they comprise approximately 20 parts, each part having been made by a different woman. Each bear is completely unique and a one of a kind and therefore may not be the same as the bears in the photograph.
Beautiful hand embroidered teddy bear made by the Forward Bear Project, a women's upliftment group in South Africa. The name for the project, "The Forward Bear," is translated from the Xhosa language meaning "moving forward."The bears are made with the finest French thread and high-quality black cotton. Detailed hand-embroidery is a labour intensive process. It takes several weeks to make a tiny bear. The charm about the bears is that they comprise approximately 20 parts, each part having been made by a different woman. Each bear is completely unique and one of a kind, so may not be exactly the same as the bears that appear in the photographs.
PRICE: $65.00
Leather Baby Shoes - Elephant Each pair of shoes has been individually created and hand crafted to give your little one something unique. The soft breathable leather allows little toes to feel the floor as if barefoot encouraging healthy foot development. Shoes are light, flexible and stay on. Washable for easy care. Non slip soles.
PRICE: $18.95
Leather Baby Shoes - Giraffe Each pair of shoes has been individually created and hand crafted to give your little one something unique. The soft breathable leather allows little toes to feel the floor as if barefoot encouraging healthy foot development.
Shoes are light, flexible and stay on. Washable for easy care. Non slip soles.
PRICE: $18.95
Leather Baby Shoes - Hippo Each pair of shoes has been individually created and hand crafted to give your little one something unique. The soft breathable leather allows little toes to feel the floor as if barefoot encouraging healthy foot development.
Shoes are light, flexible and stay on. Washable for easy care. Non slip soles.
PRICE: $18.95
Leather Baby Shoes - Lion Each pair of shoes has been individually created and hand crafted to give your little one something unique. The soft breathable leather allows little toes to feel the floor as if barefoot encouraging healthy foot development.
Shoes are light, flexible and stay on. Washable for easy care. Non slip soles.
Cozy up with these cute little snugglies. Hand-stiched by Mwayiwathu, a support group for HIV-positive women in Malawi. African textile combined with a soft jersey knit. Washer/dryer friendly. Safe for children (no buttons, only stitching). Stuffed with cotton lint or recycled poly blanket material
PRICE: $22.00
Madagascar Tin Bi-Plane - Green On the island of Madagascar the art of modelling recycled tin cans is called "kapoaka". The cars, bicycles, planes and scooters are made from discarded pop and beer cans. They are skillfully constructed in small workshops, creating sustainable employment for hundreds of crafters.
PRICE: $15.00
Madagascar Tin Bi-Plane - Lavender On the island of Madagascar the art of modelling recycled tin cans is called "kapoaka". The cars, bicycles, planes and scooters are made from discarded pop and beer cans. They are skillfully constructed in small workshops, creating sustainable employment for hundreds of crafters.
PRICE: $15.00
Madagascar Tin Bi-Plane - Yellow On the island of Madagascar the art of modelling recycled tin cans is called "kapoaka". The cars, bicycles, planes and scooters are made from discarded pop and beer cans. They are skillfully constructed in small workshops, creating sustainable employment for hundreds of crafters.
PRICE: $15.00
Madagascar Tin Car - Beetle On the island of Madagascar the art of modelling recycled tin cans is called "kapoaka". The cars, bicycles, planes and scooters are made from discarded pop and beer cans. They are skillfully constructed in small workshops, creating sustainable employment for hundreds of crafters.
PRICE: $15.00
Madagascar Tin Car - Bus On the island of Madagascar the art of modelling recycled tin cans is called "kapoaka". The cars, bicycles, planes and scooters are made from discarded pop and beer cans. They are skillfully constructed in small workshops, creating sustainable employment for hundreds of crafters.
PRICE: $15.00
Madagascar Tin Car - Convertible On the island of Madagascar the art of modelling recycled tin cans is called "kapoaka". The cars, bicycles, planes and scooters are made from discarded pop and beer cans. They are skillfully constructed in small workshops, creating sustainable employment for hundreds of crafters.
PRICE: $15.00
Madascar Tin Car - Convertible On the island of Madagascar the art of modelling recycled tin cans is called "kapoaka". The cars, bicycles, planes and scooters are made from discarded pop and beer cans. They are skillfully constructed in small workshops, creating sustainable employment for hundreds of crafters.
PRICE: $15.00
Shamwari - Mbada (Leopard) Soft and cozy, this is Mbada the leopard. One of six Shawari's ('friends' in Shona language). Mbada has been lovingly knitted by hand in Murare in the eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe. He is wearing his favourite sweater and can't wait to join your family.
PRICE: $25.50
Shamwari - Shumba (Lion) Soft and cozy, this is Shumba the lion. He is one of six Shamwari's ('friends' in Shona language). He has been lovingly knitted by hand in Murare in the eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe. He is wearing his favourite sweater and can't wait to join your family.
PRICE: $25.50
Shamwari - Nzou (Elephant) Soft and cozy, this is Nzou the elephant. She is one of six Shawari's ('friends' in Shona language). She has been lovingly knitted by hand in Murare in the eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe. She is wearing her favourite sweater and can't wait to join your family.
PRICE: $25.50
Shamwari - Shoko (Monkey) Soft and cozy, this is Shoko the monkey. He is one of six Shamwari's ('friends' in Shona language). He has been lovingly knitted by hand in Murare in the eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe. He is wearing his favourite sweater and can't wait to join your family.
PRICE: $25.50
Shamwari - Twaza (Giraffe) Soft and cozy, this is Twaza the giraffe. She is one of six Shamwari's ('friends' in Shona language). She has been lovingly knitted by hand in Murare in the eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe. She is wearing her favourite sweater and can't wait to join your family.
PRICE: $25.50
Shwe Shwe Poppis - Buysile (Brown) These lovable, whimsical dolls are living stories from Zola creche in Soweto, South Africa. Each doll is based on a drawing done by one of the kids from the creche and then hand sewn by grandparents or family members. Each Shwe Shwe Poppi is unique and made by hand and therefore may vary slightly to the one shown in the picture.
PRICE: $25.00
Shwe Shwe Poppis - Buysile (Green) These little poppi's (dolls) are living stories from Zola creche in Soweto, South Africa. Each doll is based on a drawing done by one of the children from the creche and then hand sewn by grandparents. Each doll is unique and made by hand and therefore may vary slightly to the one shown in the picture.
PRICE: $25.00
Shwe Shwe Poppis - Buysile (Pink) These little poppi's (dolls) are living stories from Zola creche in Soweto, South Africa. Each doll is based on a drawing done by one of the children from the creche and then hand sewn by grandparents. Each doll is unique and made by hand and therefore may vary slightly to the one shown in the picture. DIMENSIONS: 8" L X 4" W
PRICE: $25.00
Shwe Shwe Poppis - Faith (Pink) These little poppi's (dolls) are living stories from Zola creche in Soweto, South Africa. Each doll is based on a drawing done by one of the children from the creche and then hand sewn by grandparents. Each doll is unique and made by hand and therefore may vary to the one shown in the picture.
