Blog – Gitzell FairTrade

It’s Never Too Early: Stock Up on Fair Trade Holiday Gifts

The holidays will be here before you know it! Get ahead of the rush with handcrafted, fair trade gifts that...

Celebrating 80 Years of the United Nations Charter

Our founder, Zellipah Githui, proudly co-chaired the United Nations Association of St. Louis 80th Anniversary Celebration, sharing her story of...

Join Us for the Gitzell Fair Trade Holiday Market!

Join us for the Gitzell Fair Trade Holiday Market, two days of shopping with purpose! Our St. Charles warehouse will...

From Orchard to Home: Why Handwoven Baskets Are Fall’s Must-Have

Nothing says fall like a trip to the orchard with a handwoven basket in tow. Our fair trade baskets are...

Small but Mighty: Why Soapstone is a Holiday Retail Essential

From the hills of Kisii County, Kenya, comes our fair trade soapstone, hand-carved from one of the world’s softest minerals....

Building Bridges Through Fair Trade: Zellipah’s Interview on Global Trade

We are so proud to share that our founder, Zellipah, was recently featured in a televised interview highlighting how fast-growing African...

Bolga basket with cozy blanket in a home.

Fall Reset: Handwoven Storage Ideas for Kids & Adults

As the season shifts, fall is the perfect time to refresh your home with functional décor that feels warm and...

🍂 From Autumn Charm to Everyday Function: Our Artisan-Made Basket Collection

Filled with warmth and purpose, our fair-trade baskets blend autumn charm with everyday function. Handwoven from eco-friendly materials, they’re perfect...

Behind the Craft: Gitzell Fair Trade Presents at the FTF Conference

Join our founder Zellipah Githui as she presents at the Fair Trade Federation Conference! Hear how fair trade textiles are...

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