Fair Trade Lotus Flower Bowl - Indonesia

The delicate lines of the lotus flower have been captured for posterity by this lovely green lotus flower bowl. 

• Handcrafted by artisans from Mitra Bali Foundation in Indonesia
• Lotus flower design
• 8" diameter - 3.25" high

The International Fair Trade Association (IFTA) describes Fair Trade as "a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalized producers and workers – especially in the South.” The Fair Trade Federation (FTF) outlines the following key principles:

• Creating opportunities for economically disadvantaged producers
• Gender equity
• Transparency and accountability
• Capacity building - (producer independence through sustained relationships with trading partners that provide continuity)
• Payment of a fair price
• Working conditions
• Environmental sustainability
• Promoting Fairer Trade - educating the public about the importance of purchasing fairly traded products