Fair Trade White Elephant Gifts

Games, figurines, keychains and mugs for a white elephant swap: gifts people will actually want to steal. Every brand is vetted against fair trade standards before it's listed.

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Fun to open, fair to make

White elephant gifts are meant to be fun, and they're often the most throwaway thing we buy all year. 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

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

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Questions about white elephant gifts

What is a white elephant gift?

A gift for a party swap where guests open presents in turn and can trade for, or steal, one someone else opened. The best ones are fun, useful and within the group's price limit.

Can I shop to a price limit?

Yes. Use the price filter in the shop bar to stay within your swap's limit.

Are these gifts fair trade?

Yes. Every brand on The Labour Movement is vetted against fair trade standards before it's listed: fair wages, safe working conditions, the right to organize, and no forced or child labour. Brands are reviewed again every year.

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Every brand on The Labour Movement is vetted against fair trade standards before it's listed.

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