Fair Trade Coconut Bead Necklace

A fair trade coconut blue bead necklace. The blue beads are threaded on black cord and encased in a wooden star. This star shaped pendant then hangs on more black cord, making it suitable for men or women. Made in Bali using local materials this lovely fair trade blue bead necklace would make a lovely gift.

The importer of this fair trade necklace is a member of BAFTS and has been trading fairly for over ten years. They buy fair traded products from India, Indonesia, Nepal and Thailand. Most products are purchased directly from the primary producers. In India they will purchase from larger companies who provide benefits for their workers such as free healthcare and free education. One of their suppliers provide funding for two schools in Rajasthan. One supplier in Nepal supports an orphanage and he gives his workers work clothes and holiday pay.

In Indonesia and Thailand where they only deal with the primary producer the supplier may provide advance payments for them to purchase materials and other necessities. All workers are paid a fair price for each product with is above the national average and men and women are paid the same rate.