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100% Biodegradable Natural Dental Floss

100% Biodegradable Natural Dental Floss

Flossing is important for overall oral hygiene. Most dentists will recommend flossing on a daily basis. Until now flossing also created a lot of useless plastic waste, here is a better option where you can add flossing to your daily oral care without harming the environment. Our floss dispenser is fully made of stainless steel, which means you can reuse for a long time and simply purchase the floss refills whenever needed. Besides the reusable floss dispenser, the floss refills are 100% bio based-plastic, derived from corn starch with a refreshing peppermint touch. This floss is suitable for vegans, but not fully compostable in your backyard compost.

Accessories

Accessories

Accessories are a convenient way to update even your most basic outfits. A pop of color here, a dash of texture there and you’re all set to make a style statement! But did you know that conventional methods of accessory production create wastage and harm the environment?

At Equal Hands, we use fair trade methods of producing sustainable women’s clothing and accessories using unique and distinctive designs. From every purchase you make, we donate a portion to economically disadvantaged groups and invest in their betterment.

Amarena handmade ethical bags

AMARENA

is a sustainable project which unites the ancient traditional techniques of Peruvian artisans together with carefully selected finishes, with the aim of transmitting their culture to the world through unique and modern bags made of natural fibers that transcend the passage of time.

Committed to fair trade and sustainable production, our mission is to support the developing economy in local areas and promote female empowerment through our pieces.

 

 

THE MAKERS

We currently work with more than 30 artisans from Northern Peru. We focus on sharing the different types of fibers and weaving techniques that exist in Peru, respecting, and involving ourselves in all production processes. We constantly research sustainable materials and ancestral techniques to create unique pieces, as well as we care about cultivating a completely transparent relationship with each of the people and communities that are part of the creation of our pieces, making all parties involved grow together with us. The knowledge, learning, and collaboration of the work of the communities make it possible for us to contribute to their economic development, female empowerment, and the conservation of the environment.

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Awai

Awai

 AWAI refers to / away / which in Quechua means “WEAVING”, it is also known as the ancient technique of weaving waist loom. The AWAI proposal is sustainable fashion accessories with contemporary designs, which amicably addresses the cultural manifestations that make up the Andean aesthetic universe, such as weaving and goldsmithing through its products, with an ecological and social awareness through the use of materials natural which are worked and transformed with ancestral techniques, as well as fair trade relationships with its collaborating artisans. The mainline of AWAI is hats, a fundamental accessory in the clothing of the people of the Andes.


 

Bamboo Bags

Bamboo Bags

Bamboo is versatile as a sustainable material and used throughout Bali due to its quick growth and diverse uses. Equal Hands works with traditional Balinese makers to bring you these chic, sturdy and lightweight bamboo bags. These hand crafted products have a contemporary sophistication with their almost architectural construction based on ancestral techniques. Committed to fair trade and sustainable production, our mission is to support the developing economy in local areas, promote artisan empowerment and maintain an eco-friendly production ethos.

Bath and Shower

Bath and Shower

We believe that self-care should extend to the earth - so all of our natural products for bath and body have been put together with the idea of being as zero waste and organic as possible.

Natural body care products

Body


Work your body hard, but treat it right. Sensatia’s body-care products are designed to protect you from the wilds of your environment, whether it be the office, the mountain, the city, or the sea. These pure & natural products create a youthful glow which, when catches the light makes heads turn. From rich, nourishing body butters; to invigorating sea salt scrubs; to hair masks & relaxing massage blends; to a collection of essentials you simply must-have. So get out there and sweat, drink lots of fresh, cool water, eat healthy raw foods & make Sensatia’s natural body care an integral part of your daily cleansing & moisturizing ritual. Isn’t your body worth it?


Brazil

Brazil

Jericoacoara is a virgin beach hidden behind the dunes of the west coast of Jijoca de Jericoacoara, Ceará, Brazil. 35 years ago, the area around Jericoacoara was declared an environmental protection area and became a Brazilian national park in 2002. This is where our knitters reside and lovingly ply their trade. Many of them do so using Portuguese knitting technique — a knitting style that involves attaching a hook or pin to the knitters shirt to run yarn through.  

This technique involves movements that are totally different from English or Continental knitting.

The tension of the yarn is always there owing to the hook or pin (some knitters even run the yarn behind their necks).  This results in a tight-knit into which artisans can pour their colorful creations.

Natural facial cleanser

Cleanser

It also allows for a clean palette to allow your skincare to really absorb and be effective. So here is our curation of natural and sustainable cleansers and cleansing oils.

Clothing

Clothing

The effort you make to buy eco-friendly items from ethical clothing brands positively impacts the environment. Handmade clothing pieces also offer distinctive styles with utmost comfort. Whether you’re looking for everyday wear or clothing for special occasions, our unique designs made with organic material can liven up your wardrobe. Shop responsibly and reduce your carbon footprint with sustainable women’s clothing from Equal Hands.

Following the principals of fair trade, our clothing can produce opportunities for economically disadvantaged artisans and help ensure safe working conditions. When you’re buying from us, we want you to be assured that your money is going to the right place – to the maker.

We also donate a portion of our earnings to the underprivileged, offer them basic necessities and sponsor their education. Start your journey toward a more sustainable lifestyle with us today.

Natural and aluminum-free deodorant

Deodorants

Natural and aluminum-free deodorant is a wonderfully powerful cream-to-powder consistency. Formulated with superfine powdered plant-based botanicals, including antimicrobial arrowroot and pure kaolin, which sit invisibly on the skin to absorb natural perspiration throughout the day. While shea butter hydrates the underarms, tea tree, eucalyptus, peppermint, lavender, and bergamot provide antibacterial properties and add a beautiful fragrance.

Flore-Ser

Flore-Ser

Our new collection flore-ser is based on having the option of starting over and bringing to life what we are imagining.

Be ready to grow. To create. To flow. To bloom

Versatile pieces, 100% handmade from bronze with 24-carat gold plating and natural fibers from werregue palm. 

Natural hair care

Hair

Our selection of natural hair products has been curated to be simple and effective - taking care of your locks with delicacy using organic ingredients and plant-based formulas. We also have beautiful sustainable hair accessories for elegant and plastic-free looks.

HomeGoods

HomeGoods

Equal Hands has a simple ethos.  We relish our time with nature and with each other.  The items our makers create reflect this belief. We want the same for you, or customers, which is why we seek out luxurious products that bring simplicity, warmth, and an artisanal story to your home. Traditional handmade processes that are handed down from generation to generation, which focus on sustainable raw materials native and local to where the products are made.  All processed in a natural way with no artificial chemicals involved, handcrafted by our local artisan team with passion and care.  Enjoy the beautiful, luxurious simplicity these items offer.

Iraca Palms

Iraca Palms

There are multiple techniques used in weaving Iraca Palm. The coil technique takes the palm stalk and bundles about 6-7 pieces per row.  The Iraca Palm is then wrapped around them creating various colours and patterns. As the palm is wrapped around the leaf stalk the artisan begins to coil or create a circle with the material. To join the various layers together they use a needle, and with the same palm “sew” they put a stitch every few inches to hold the layers together.  There is also a wire frame technique by which the artisans weave the Iraca Palm around the wire creating intricate lace-like patterns . This is exceptionally detailed handwork passed down through generations and results in an absolutely beautiful item that is also functional and surprisingly sturdy.

JITRIC

Jitric Joyería

JITRIC is a contemporary Argentinian jewelry brand created by Maximiliano Jitric.  He develops unique pieces, in an artisanal way, with his own hands using bronze, alpaca, and other natural materials.  These exquisite products include headbands, headdresses, mono hoops, and bracers are some of his works. Each one has its own history and identity, combining metals, enamels, colors, quartz, and crystals.  Verily, these are portable and wearable works of art.

Handmade headbands

Korea

Equal Hands brings you traditionally inspired and handmade headbands from South Korea. Inspired by baessi daenggi (the hair bands adorning traditional Hanbok dress), these intricate and colorful pieces are made from multiple natural materials with designs that are simple yet sophisticated.  The color combinations evoke different moods and can be worn for every occasion.

Crafted jewelry masterpieces

Luisa López

We look to promote and dignify the work of the Colombian artisans that participate in this sector’s supply chain. To achieve this, we create our jewels along with people who have inherited this millenary knowledge.

To recognize their value, we rely on fair trade business practices. By using ancestral techniques, along with environmentally friendly approaches, we offer high-quality pieces with a unique and timeless design.  We trust our artisans’ hands to transform materials into carefully crafted jewelry masterpieces. Thus, we dignify their work, contributing to a better society.

M A J A I S ®

M A J A I S ®

Our productive process is totally handcrafted, we design, prepare, melt, cut, assemble, polish, inspect, plate, pack, and deliver our pieces thanks to our team’s hands.

One M A J A I S ® piece requires at least 10 different collaborators in order to complete its creative cycle. Our filigree is made of 975 Silver, and usually, we sell our pieces in 24K Gold plated. Most of our designs complement themselves with other handcrafted techniques or Colombian supplies such as Iraca (from Nariño), Werregue (from Choco), and raw Emeralds. We also implement imported supplies such as Miyuki beads, Swarovski Crystals, and resin paints. All our pieces are created by our designer ISABEL CRISTINA PARRADO, who always looks for exclusivity, therefore we elaborate no more than 24 units per reference to cover our current demand.

 

Colombian brand of fashion jewelry and accessories

Made in Colombia

Colombian brand of fashion jewelry and accessories, inspired by the legacy of ancient traditions, support for the talent of our country, and care for the environment. This has led us to embark on a path towards creating unique pieces that express the authenticity of every woman in the world.

Made in Colombia Bags

Made in Colombia Bags

Equal Hands works with artisans in the Atlantico and La Guajira region of Columbia working with ancestral expertise with amazingly versatile techniques. 

The harvesting and crafting handicrafts date back two centuries in Columbia.  Artisans in the region have organized themselves into productive cooperatives, where they are trained on different weaving techniques. We work mainly with Ketty Zapata and Viviana Pushiana and have established a fair trade relationship based on trust and mutual understanding.

Made in India Bags

Made in India Bags

The bags are manufactured in 8 different Indian cities and cosmopolitans by the joint efforts of 7-8 artisans with varying areas of expertise, like woodwork, metalwork, embroidery, etc. Some of the bags are made from recycled items to promote sustainable fashion and reduce environmental waste. These 100% vegan bags with minimal carbon footprints are the prime source of livelihood for over 25 indigenous artisans.

Made in Indonesia Bags

Made in Indonesia Bags

Bamboo is versatile as a sustainable material and used throughout Bali due to its quick growth and diverse uses. Equal Hands works with traditional Balinese makers to bring you this chic, sturdy, and lightweight bamboo bag. These handcrafted products have a contemporary sophistication with their almost architectural construction based on ancestral techniques. Committed to fair trade and sustainable production, our mission is to support the developing economy in local areas, promote artisan empowerment, and maintain an eco-friendly production ethos.

Made in Peru

Made in Peru

A sustainable project which unites the ancient traditional techniques of Peruvian artisans together with carefully selected finishes, with the aim of transmitting their culture to the world through unique and modern bags made of natural fibers that transcend the passage of time.

Committed to fair trade and sustainable production, our mission is to support the developing economy in local areas and promote female empowerment through our pieces.

Made4Woman

Made4Woman

We have an engaging partnership with Made For A Woman – Madagascar.  Like us, they believe that environmental sustainability must go, ahem, hand in hand with social justice.  Accordingly, the brand focuses on aesth-ethics, combining their unique fashion sense with ethical sustainability.

Made4Woman facilitates an empowering conversation between the brave women artisans behind these unique handicrafts and you (customers from all over the world). Improving the lives of vulnerable women in developing countries is a good and great goal we share. 

Made For A Woman was born with the goal of improving the lives of vulnerable women in developing countries by giving them a voice through the art of weaving. 


Made4Woman

Made4Woman

We have an engaging partnership with Made For A Woman – Madagascar.  Like us, they believe that environmental sustainability must go, ahem, hand in hand with social justice.  Accordingly, the brand focuses on aesth-ethics, combining their unique fashion sense with ethical sustainability.

Made4Woman facilitates an empowering conversation between the brave women artisans behind these unique handicrafts and you (customers from all over the world). Improving the lives of vulnerable women in developing countries is a good and great goal we share. 

Made For A Woman was born with the goal of improving the lives of vulnerable women in developing countries by giving them a voice through the art of weaving. 

Masks

Masks

We very much believe in self-care at EH and a good face mask can really be a great place to start is taking a few calm minutes to settle down and enjoy. Here is the selection of our favorite organic and natural face masks that work to help cleanse, nourish, and deeply moisturize the skin - wonderful additions to any clean beauty routine.

Mochila Bags from the Colombian Wayuu

Mochila Bags from the Colombian Wayuu

Known as the “people of the sun, sand, and wind,” the indigenous Wayúu tribe has lived in the semi-arid landscape of the remote La Guajira peninsula of Columbia for centuries.  Here the desert meets the Caribbean Sea at the northernmost point of South America and the vistas are incredible and the mind is free, and wanders. And so too with the amazing mochila bags, the Wayuu create. 

Delicately and painstakingly handwoven by the women of the Wayuu, these artful accessories tell stitched stories of each maker.  They evidence a tradition passed down for generations prior to colonial times where the maker literally weaves her own experiences, thoughts, and dreams into the bag as design elements.  No two bags are alike and no bag is ever truly recreated – each one an artisanal one-of-a-kind piece.

 

Morocco Rafia

Morocco Rafia

Equal Hands raffia shoes are handmade from the fibre of the raffia palm tree, which grows in various parts of Africa. This tree has spectacular leaves and branches that can grow to almost 60 feet long. In order to obtain the fibre local artisans cut and tear the leaves to yield long continuous green fibre. This material has fantastic qualities that make it perfect for weaving. It is soft yet strong, it is easy to bend, durable and, of course, biodegradable.  We work with skilled local artisans in [Marrakech], who have been making raffia shoes for [generations] to bring you these excellent, one of a kind, slippers as suitable for a summer stroll by the beach as a winter morning shuffle to your fireplace in pajamas. 

Natural Biodegradable Toothbrush

Natural Biodegradable Toothbrush

Plastic toothbrushes are thrown away worldwide every year. These end up in landfill, in the sea or washed up on a beach. A toothbrush is your sustainable alternative. Using a bamboo toothbrush is a small change but together we can make a big difference. Crafted from organic bamboo, this toothbrush it's naturally biodegradable and anti-bacterial. The brushes come with soft (as recommended by dentists) or medium bristles, which are castor oil-based to care for your teeth and gums.

Natural Care Gift Set

Natural Care Gift Set

The toothbrushes are made with a biodegradable bamboo handle with a blend of vegan, plant-based (castor oil), and nylon bristles. Being naturally antibacterial, anti-fungal, and non-slip, bamboo makes an ideal toothbrush.

A beautiful, eco-friendly bamboo toothbrush is ideal for reducing the amount of plastic and waste in your everyday life. Bamboo is extremely sustainable, making the Truthbrush a much greener alternative to plastic toothbrushes.

Oils and Creams

Oils and Creams

We at EH believe there is nothing more lovely than treating your body to some deeply hydrating and nourishing oils and creams, but as our skin is the largest organ we at EH are very aware of wanting to have zero chemicals or plastics in our body care. Here is our curation of natural body creams and oils to nourish your skin sustainably and ethically

Runway Explorer Collection

Runway Explorer Collection

 The explorer inspired line is like our customer– bold, unafraid, and adventurous. Built atop a muted functional palate of khaki and military green, the line still pops with infusions of color, jungle prints, and functional components.
We keep original stitching in a place where possible to preserve the history and stories stored in the original garments. But each piece is handpicked and hand-cut, giving you a unique, distinctly one of a kind garment ready to lead a new life and create its own stories.

Sensatia Botanicals

Sensatia Botanicals

Sensatia is a feel-good company founded in year 2000 in the small, quiet fishing village of Jasri, karangasem on the east coast of Bali. From our humble beginnings, we started Sensatia as a profit-sharing cooperation and are proud to continue in this manner promoting equality amongst workers and administrators. We believe in growing together as a community, thus, we are very proud that Sensatia Botanicals employees are 20% shareholders of the principal production company PT. Sensatia Botanicals.

Natural facial serum

Serum

You should use a serum underneath a moisturizer or treatment mask to heighten results, but of course, we believe these should always be natural and organic. 

body sun care after the sun

Sun Care

Our curation of natural products for the body has been selected to ensure that your skin will be treated to organic ingredients, plant-based formulas, and as always, cruelty-free production. These body care products will add to your cleansing rituals with lotions, serums, and gentle soaps. 

Sustainable Deadstock Fabrics

With a love for our great green planet, Equal Hands uses deadstock (leftover or excess fabrics from apparel production) for our crafted designs. Made by a Philipino seamstress in NYC, we work directly with her to bring deadstock back to life in a stylish and important role - protecting you and others during COVID-19. Masks help limit the spread of droplets emitted into the air and are most effective when everyone is wearing one.

Jewelry

Sustainable Jewelry

Conventional ways of making jewelry produce significant amounts of waste that can ruin the ecological balance of nature and impact plant, animal and marine life. Play your part in curbing pollution by buying from ethical and sustainable jewelry brands.

Equal Hands offers ethical, sustainable jewelry designs that strive to reduce negative impact on the environment and elevate the artisans who make it. Our unique designs, carefully crafted with time and love, can add elegance and individuality to your look.

Tatiana Apráez

Tatiana Apráez

Exclusively designs and creates jewelry pieces that are decorated with the resin obtained from a wild bush called Mopa-mopa by the workshops of Master Craftsmen of Nariño. In a process of co-creation and respect for manual work and the requirements that this implies.

Each piece of the brand carries an implicit history of inheritance, learning, knowledge, and sustainability, with the permanent vision of enhancing the crafts and offering pieces that transmit innovation, research, and mastery in each of its processes.

With the pieces of the brand, we evoke the meaning of the elaborated one by one, with care and detail, from the intimacy that surrounds the artisan, with its times and customs.

Terracotta

Terracotta

With Terracotta, Alado explores the idea of ​​pausing, going back to the elemental, and examining the origins. Ceramic turns out to be a clarifying metaphor for exploring that idea since it is made of the four elements of nature: earth, water, air, and fire. Like soft clay, it evokes images of creation, formation, molding, craftsmanship, and skill; while being already fired clay it expresses delicacy, brightness, sonority, splendor, and fragility. Intuition materializes the intuition and the transforming spirit that resides in human nature.

Eearrings from Thailand

Thailand

Equal Hands brings you earrings, tassels, and sunglass chains from Thailand. These intricate and colorful works are made from natural cotton threads and wood; materials that are local and widely used in Chiang Mai, in the beautiful northern part of Thailand. The designs are simple and sophisticated, but the work is wonderfully detailed.  The color combinations evoke different moods and can be worn on every occasion.

The 13 Snake Project

The 13 Snake Project

As a Peruvian brand, we give value to the ancestral work of our people by expressing the feeling of being unique but also remembering where we come from. 

We are not following any rules, we follow a creative inquiry that tells us where to go by experimenting with a diversity of textiles and textures, transformed into the high-end streetwear, artisanal accessories and artisanal casual - wear that can be worn by everybody. We don’t make womenswear or menswear; we makevery-wear. 

The Crochet Edit

The Crochet Edit

Equal Hands works with traditional Brazilian knitters from the stunningly beautiful region of Jericoacoara to bring you these vibrant crochet items. Committed to fair trade and sustainable production, our mission is to support the developing economy in local areas, promote female empowerment and maintain an eco-friendly production ethos.

The Knit Collection

The Knit Collection

Knitting and fiber arts have always been a central part of the Russian way of life. So much so that the goddess of ancient Slavs,Mokosh, was, in fact, a spinner woman. As a result, to this day, many Russian rituals and festivals are associated with yarn, weaving, and spinning. Traditional folk dress exhibiting fine artisanal knitting is still created by hand-worn for festivals.

In the case of Equal Hands, these techniques, and this openness to free form design have been uniquely translated to accessories.  We work with a number of independent women in Russia to bring you these exquisite creations - researching sustainable materials, modern hardware upgrades, and ancestral techniques to create one-of-a-kind pieces. 


The Knit Edit

The Knit Edit

Knitting and fiber arts have always been a central part of the Russian way of life. So much so that the goddess of ancient Slavs, Mokosh was, in fact, a spinner woman. As a result, to this day, many Russian rituals and festivals are associated with yarn, weaving, and spinning. Traditional folk dress exhibiting fine artisanal knitting is still created by hand-worn for festivals.

In the case of Equal Hands, these techniques, and this openness to free form design have been uniquely translated to accessories.  We work with a number of independent women in Russia to bring you these exquisite creations - researching sustainable materials, modern hardware upgrades and ancestral techniques to create one of a kind pieces. 

TIARI

TIARI

is a proudly Mexican brand. The name comes from the word netiárica, which means 'to create' in the Wixárika Indigenous language (Huichol).

Tiari was born from our admiration and love for the Huichol culture and handmade art in Mexico.
All patterns are handmade by Huichol artisans. We support Indigenous families from five communities located in northern Jalisco. Our mission is to promote their Huichol art all over the world, in order to help them preserve their communities with honest and sustainable work. Through our hand made hats and unique designs, we reflect their history, customs, and spirituality—and we’re more than happy to share it with the world.

Tooth Care

Tooth Care

Love' toothpaste to a sunrise over a warm, tropical beach - sweet Ylang Ylang and invigorating Yuzu feel like a vacation every time you brush. Handmade in France, it's blended with refreshing sweet Mint and natural Papaya to gently lift away stains and brighten your smile with each use.

Natural Turkish stones jewelry

Turkey

The Turkish artisans we work with have an ancient storied history with their craft.  We are cultivating a completely transparent relationship with each of the people and communities that are part of the creation of our pieces, helping all involved grow together with Equal Hands. Through knowledge, learning, and collaboration, we contribute to their economic development, artisan empowerment, and the conservation of the environment. 

 

 

Vintage Kilim Collection

Vintage Kilim Collection

Our Turkish kilim pillows use upcycled hand-woven rug fabrics from a region of the Earth so renown for rug production it has elevated the practice into an art form of its own. Turkish women have produced weavings and textiles for thousands of years, expressing themselves through items that were and still are used not only as floor coverings, but also as protection from the cold, tents, and, indeed, dowries that they would take to their new homes when they were married.  

Vintage Kimono

Vintage Kimono

In partnership with a native Japanese kimono historian, we’ve selected an Equal Hands revival assortment of some of the most stylish kimonos you’ll ever see.  This vintage line consists of curating gently worn (we like to refer to them as previously loved) existing garments consistent with the Equal Hands esthetic.  Kimonos are mostly made from traditional bolts of luxurious fabrics known as tanmono - with the raw materials being silk, wool, and high thread count cotton. The fit is typically very consistent, roomy, and comfortable.  The design and prints, however, can vary and range from traditional idyllic Japanese themes to fabulous mod patterns.

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