Ethical Cozy Winter Home
Fair trade pieces for a small home that feels warm, bright and ready for guests all winter: alpaca and handwoven cotton throws, blankets and pillow covers, merino wool slippers, hand-painted candles, reed diffusers and candle holders, handwoven napkins, placemats and table runners, mugs and serving bowls, and baskets, planters and wall hooks that make the most of an older home's space. It's made for the whole season, not just the holidays. Every brand is vetted against fair trade standards before it's listed.
Our picks
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Haiti Fair Trade - It’s Cactus
Metal Votive Candle Holder Leaf 4" x 2"
$20.00
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Sabahar
Kalam Handwoven Ethiopian Cotton Table Runner
$79.00
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Sabahar
Zenach Handwoven Ethiopian Cotton Throw Blanket
$149.00
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Sabahar
Sitota Handwoven Ethiopian Cotton Throw Blanket
$159.00
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Sabahar
Dalol Handwoven Ethiopian Cotton Table Runner
$79.00
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Sabahar
Sodo Handwoven Ethiopian Cotton Placemat | Set of 2
$58.00
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Sabahar
Rift Valley Handwoven Ethiopian Cotton Table Runner
$79.00
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Sabahar
Semien Handwoven Ethiopian Cotton Placemat | Set of 2
$58.00
Every brand offers at least 30-day returns, and our brands commit to shipping within 3 business days.
If you order from more than one brand, each one ships its part separately.
Make the long winter at home a little warmer
Brands in this guide
28 brands make the products here. Each has a page with its story and full range.
- Beyond Borders Collective
- Crazy Love Africa
- Darn Good Yarn
- Darzah
- Deux Mains
- Ecodunia
- Fuzzy Cove
- Intertwined: Handmade for Good
- It's Cactus
- Jubilee Trading Company
- Korissa
- Lizush
- Maison d'Haiti
- Matr Boomie
- Mélange Collection
- Olive+Comet
- OMSutra
- Passion Lilie
- Sabahar
- Shakti.ism
- SLATE + SALT
- Starfish Project
- The Mended Company
- The New Orchard
- Threads 4 Thought
- Thumbprint Artifacts
- Upavim Crafts
- Whisper Organics
Certifications and memberships these brands hold
- Fair Trade Federation
- Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
- People and Planet First
- World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO)
- WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production)
A brand's credential doesn't always cover every product it makes. How we vet brands
Questions about a cozy winter home
What makes a small home feel cozy in winter?
Layers of warmth and light. A throw on the sofa, a few candles or a reed diffuser, and table linens for when people come over do most of the work, and none of them take up much room. Baskets and wall hooks help keep a small or older home tidy when coats, boots and blankets pile up.
Is this a Christmas collection?
No. This guide leaves out Christmas-themed items so it works all winter, from November through March. For ornaments and tree decor, see Ethical Christmas Decorations.
How are the brands in this guide chosen?
Every brand is vetted against fair trade standards before it's listed, including fair wages, safe working conditions, and no forced or child labour. Many pieces here are handwoven or hand-painted by artisan groups.























