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December/January 2001
 
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Most North Americans who have encountered the idea of "fair trade" have done so through their purchases of coffee. Though fair trade coffee is more expensive than regular coffee, advocates say it's better for the pickers and the environment. But in creased cost is not the rule in purchasing fair trade products. Bargains abound.

In the collection of mail-order catalogs listed here, we counted numerous great stocking stuffers for $5 or less (and other price ranges). All these distributors are members of the Fair Trade Federation (one of the best indicators that they live up to the fair trade credo).

Carvings International
Offers: olive wood carvings
3034 Colonial Way #23; San Jose, CA
95128-4308; (650) 355-1225

David Appalachian Crafts
Offers: everything quilted
Highway 404; P.O. Box 2; David, KY
41616; (606) 886-2377

dglmports
Offers: pashminas, home decor, bags
6137 Chamonix Court SE; Grand Rapids, MI 49546; (616) 942-2705

Friendship and Peace Society
Offers: embroidered pillows, bags
3211 Mayflower St.; Sarasota, FL
34231; (941) 922-7657
home.att.net/~e.rosser/imbro5001.htm

GIobalCrafts
Offers: variety of home and gift items
P.O. Box 518; New Windsor, MD
21776; (800) 366-5896 www.christianchildrensfund.org

Mountcastle International Trading
Offers: kitchen accessories, etc.
107 8th Ave.; St. Pete Beach, FL 33706;
(727) 360-4743 www.mountcastle.com

Nicaraguan Cultural Alliance
Offers: art and business cards
PO. Box 5051; Hyattsville MD 20782;
(800) 746-1160

Peace Coffee
Offers: Shade-grown beans
2105 1st Ave. S; Minneapolis, MN
55404; (888) 324-7872
peacecoffee.com

Susan Hebert Imports
Offers: Copper boxes, bowls, plates
2018 NW Irving St.; Portland, OR 97209;
(503)248-1111 www.eCobre.com

Tibet Collection
Offers: jewelry, clothing, note cards
5778 Second Street NE: Washington,
DC 20011:(800)318-5857

Tribal Fibe r
Offers: hemp and batik items
P.O. Box 707; Nederland, CO 80466;
(888) 712-8585; www.tribalfiber.com

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