Globetrotter Style Touts Fair Trade Totes for Earth Day

Apr 24, 2009 / Posted in Handbags by Shannon Mahoney.

Just because Earth Day has passed, that doesn’t mean you can’t continue to keep the idea of Earth Day in your mind. Get fabulous and indulge your globetrotter fantasy while supporting fair trade products such as these fair trade handbags and fair trade totes. Fair trade products help third world artisans to make a living wage while they create one of a kind designs using traditional techniques. The colors, fabrics, and details often inspire the likes of the cool Parisian label “Maje” by Judith Milgrom.

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From top left clockwise:
Color Splash Sari Bag Recycled Sari Sling Tote – Made from recycled sari patches these bags are made by an artisan co-op in Northern India. $32.00

Bird Handbags One Night Stand fabric bag, $955 at Net-a-Porter

Taraluna Silk and Hemp Net Bag – A Recycled Sari Silk and Hemp bag designed and created in a Fair Trade co-op in Nepal and pays a fair wage to mostly female workers. $18.

Maje Jelica beaded bag $245, at Net-a-Porter

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19 Responses to “Globetrotter Style Touts Fair Trade Totes for Earth Day”:

  1. maggie says:

    very stylish

    Reply Apr 25, 2009 9:17PM
  2. suziQ says:

    Always great to buy stuff that truly helps and isn’t just more garish bling.

    Reply Apr 25, 2009 10:51PM
  3. janie says:

    I so appreciate seeing this wonderful iteme! I have ordered several for my friends. Thanks for making theses worthwhile site available to us. The hand work is lovely and the $$ help women throughout the world.

    Reply Apr 27, 2009 10:46AM
  4. loozegear says:

    these are absolutely beautiful and so original too!!

    Reply Apr 27, 2009 4:16PM
  5. Couture says:

    this post is wow! i like the idea of recycled stuffs. and this bag is no exception! i like it. it’s ethnic-inspired and it’s cool!

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    Reply Apr 28, 2009 8:29AM
  6. Super Juicy says:

    thanks for the post. i would love to have one. the bags are nice. the designs are erstwhile! really cool!

    http://juicycouture2.multiply.com/journal/item/1/The_History_Of_Juicy_Couture

    Reply Apr 28, 2009 8:34AM
  7. Rly Juicy says:

    i like the sari sling tote. i can wear it definitely when i’m at the beach. it’s really culture-inspired but at the same time grabbing some sense of conservation. it’s really good to help. and i want to help by purchasing one! thanks.

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    Reply Apr 28, 2009 8:37AM
  8. JJ Juicy says:

    i’m touched by this article. the people who made this bags are artistic. i’d like to have some because it’s very important for us to help each other. the third-world countries are trying very hard to conquer poverty, and this time those people who earn more money must realize that there’s this kind of situation.

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    Reply Apr 28, 2009 8:41AM
  9. Merry Couture says:

    hi. the bags are unique! and it’s made of hard materials so it won’t easily be detached. i admire the natives for coming up with this bags. when i’m holding one, i’ll definitely feel relieved that even in my own simple way, i reached out and helped them. it’s really touching.

    http://juicycouture1.blogmas.com/2009/04/21/a-juicy-couture-clearance-guide/

    Reply Apr 28, 2009 8:44AM
  10. K Couture says:

    i want to thank you for posting this. it’d be a great help to those artisans. it’ll also be an opportunity for the people around the world to make a difference, and this is by taking into consideration the situation of those people who made this bags. i’d like to purchase this bags because it’s made of the hardships and dreams of this people, that in the future they’ll be prosperous.

    http://juicycouture12.blogspot.com/2009/04/lets-talk-about-juicy-couture-dog.html

    Reply Apr 28, 2009 8:52AM
  11. Juicy Liz says:

    great bags! it’s totally native and unique! it’s fashionable also! i’ll go and grab one!

    http://juicycouture122.blog.co.uk/2009/04/21/juicy-couture-charms-and-charm-bracelets-5979738/

    Reply Apr 28, 2009 8:55AM
  12. Eliza Couture says:

    i agree. i also want to help. and this can happen if i buy native stuffs. it’s really beautiful. i can make it as a gift also.

    http://juicycouture3.blogster.com/the-juicy-couture-handbag-guide

    Reply Apr 28, 2009 8:57AM
  13. Juicy says:

    hi. i like the Maje Jelica beaded bag. it’s really cute. and i can incorporate that with the classic LBD. right? native fashion is still in!

    http://www.quizilla.com/stories/9313276/juicy-couture-shoes-sandals-wedges-and-glitter

    Reply Apr 28, 2009 9:01AM
  14. Super Juicy says:

    i definitely affirm! it’s time to help. and this bags are trendy. colorful and light. i like the sling tote. one can use it at school or anywhere she wants to go!

    http://juicycouture0.xanga.com/699573762/all-about-juicy-couture-perfume/

    Reply Apr 28, 2009 9:03AM
  15. Couture says:

    oh yes! anywhere, and at anytime, one can definitely take hold of this cute bags! it’s really a cause if we’ll buy it. we help, and at the same time we look trendy!

    http://juicycouture122.blog.co.uk/2009/04/21/juicy-couture-charms-and-charm-bracelets-5979738/

    Reply Apr 28, 2009 9:05AM
  16. Merry Couture says:

    it’s a very good cause. we can feel proud of ourselves because even once, we touched someone’s lives by owning this fair trade products. it helps us look to a wider world, the culture, tradition and etc. the bags are really nice!

    http://theblogs.net/juicycouture1/2009/04/20/how-to-find-cheap-juicy-couture/

    Reply Apr 28, 2009 9:08AM
  17. Juicy Liz says:

    i also like the Maje Jelica beaded bag. it’s really cute and colorful. i see that it has strings in it. maybe i can put it out to make it as a clutch for night parties? i’m really proud of this hand-made native bags!

    http://juicycouture122.blog.co.uk/2009/04/21/juicy-couture-charms-and-charm-bracelets-5979738/

    Reply Apr 28, 2009 9:12AM
  18. JJ Juicy says:

    yes! definitely! that Maje Jelica beaded bag stands out! it may be worn casually or formally! it’s really artistic! i’m loving native designs!

    http://juicycouture12.blogspot.com/2009/04/lets-talk-about-juicy-couture-dog.html

    Reply Apr 28, 2009 9:15AM
  19. K Couture says:

    wow! as in WOW. i also love native designs! it’s unique, stylish and it exposes different culture. ethnic designs are the origin of everything, right? so cheers to this bags! they open again the free market of ethnic-inspired products!

    http://www.iblogme.com/juicycouture1/67031/Your+Guide+for+Juicy+Couture+Purses.html

    Reply Apr 28, 2009 9:18AM

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