It’s amazing when you think about it, how much stuff we carry
with us when we travel a short ways for a gym workout or on a long vacation
journey abroad. Of course there are purses for women (and shoulder bags for
men) that hold the objects that travel with us. But beyond purses, there are
dozens of cases, bags, totes and luggage that come along with us draped on our
shoulders, or stored in airplane bins. Many of these items are now available in
fair trade, eco friendly versions that are beautifully hand crafted by skilled
artisans. Now, your carrying cases and luggage can not only reflect your travel
taste and persona but also declare you’re practicing socially conscious buying—even
as you travel to many of the countries these products are made in.
Kids are getting in on the action for fair trade school bags,
asking their moms to get them one, or their moms starting to teach their
children well about social responsibility in today’s global economy.
Yoga is still one of the fastest growing exercise/relaxation
pursuits and nothing captures the ethical underpinnings of yoga better than
having a yoga mat carrying case that’s fair trade and hand made.
From laptop carrying cases, to toiletry bags, to weekender bags,
the new fashion trend for both travelers and those of us that are simply
schlepping our belongings, is to have products that pay their crafters fairly,
make sure they have very good working conditions and that the entire process is
environmentally friendly.
We have all these cases and totes and bags at Shopping for aChange in gorgeous color selections and great prices. The quality is
superb and truly meant to be long lasting.
If you’re shopping for Spring, please take a moment to browse
through our jewelry and accessory collections which are among the best
curated collections available. Remember, we are nonprofit, and more of your
purchase dollars go to the artisans and their community improvement projects.
Please pin us on Pinterest, like us on Facebook and recommend
us to your friends. Shopping for a Change is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit
organization.
