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.

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Make the long winter at home a little warmer

Winter means more hours indoors and more people around your table. A warm throw, a good candle and napkins you like get used every day until spring. Every brand here is vetted against fair trade standards before it's listed, including fair wages, safe working conditions, and no forced or child labour. If you don't need it, don't buy it. If you do, buy it fair.

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Brands in this guide

28 brands make the products here. Each has a page with its story and full range.

Certifications and memberships these brands hold

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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.

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