Find your perfect fair trade item from one of our 30+ vendors–all local Chicagoland businesses working with artisans around the world!
Shop Chicago Fair Trade business members for delicious food, comfy warm socks, fashionable clothing and accessories, sophisticated home goods, and toys.
Be delighted by the quality and huge variety of fair trade items all in one place – it’s 7,500 square feet and it’s magical!
Interested in volunteering at our pop-up shop? It’s a whole lot of fun! Learn more and sign up.
Check out our pop-up shop in the news!
Shop Fair Trade in
Lincoln Park
1457 N Halsted Street
at NEWCITY (right next to the AMC Theater)
VALIDATED PARKING! $2 for 2 hours in the seven-story parking garage.
November 1-December 24
“Huge assortment of ethical vendors! From jewelry to fashion, home goods, seasonal decor, toys, and fair trade chocolate and coffee, there’s something for everyone. This is a great way to discover new Chicago brands to support, and you can feel good about everything you purchase.”
–Stephy M.
“A wonderland of beautiful, handcrafted, ethically-sourced items from all over the world! I did all my holiday shopping here last year and found something unique and meaningful for everyone on my list.”
–Carly V.
“An absolute must-visit & must-buy during the holiday season! It has quickly become one of my favorite holiday traditions. Purchasing the most unique & meaningful gifts has always mattered to me, and knowing the mission of Chicago Fair Trade is behind all of this? Even better!”
–Stacy B.
Vendor Highlights
Indie-Pendant
Gemstone bead drops in Sterling silver / Vermeil - necklaces & bracelets
3 stone Ring in Sterling silver / vermeil
Multi stone wave ring
Blossom Inspirations
Penguin from recycled Alpaca fur. Its eyes have been delicately embroidered.
Snowflake eco-friendly handmade ornament made from natural discarded and recycled bull horn crafted by Peruvian artisans.
A natural Forest Birdhouse Gourd, the perfect house for our feathered friends who built a nest.
Tulia’s Artisan Gallery
Hummingbird Earrings handmade in Colombia.
Monarch Butterfly Brooch handmade in Colombia.
Bronze Ornaments with blank Notecard. Printed on sugar cane paper. Handmade in Colombia.
Mata Traders
The Mumbai Maxi pairs three-quarter sleeves, hidden pockets, and an ultra-flattering cut, with our most comfortable, stretchy organic cotton jersey.
The Nisha dress features a soft blend of cotton/rayon in beautiful jewel-toned colors, a side slit and drawstring waist.
The Alina earrings are a delicate trio of brass and bone beads – perfect to add subtle style to any outfit.
Keep It Savory Salt Co.
West Side is the Best Side Gift Box: Rosemary Sage, Thai Ginger Lemongrass, & Shiitake Cremini sea salts in a picture-perfect gift set.
Vanilla Bean Sea Salt: perfect for the baker, the taster, and the savory-maker! This salt is the secret ingredient for all your holiday baking, roasted sweet potatoes, or Tuesday night tacos!
Original Keep It Savory Starter Trio: Our three signature flavors Mediterranean Citrus, Lemon Thyme, and Rosemary Sage come together for the perfect gift for the novice or veteran chef in your life. From avocado toast to roast chicken to frittatas, this trio is always a culinary winner.
Abby Alley
Handmade brass jewelry, crafted by artisans in Nairobi, Kenya.
Handmade brass jewelry, crafted by artisans in Nairobi, Kenya.
handmade from recycled glass by artisans in nairobi, kenya
Fair Anita
Skillfully handcrafted by our talented partners in Chile, these geometric patina statement earrings are a wearable work of art. Earrings measure 3.5". Made from pure recycled brass and copper. Nickel-free.
Stay on trend with these brass arch earrings. Fun colored resin adds a beautiful and unique effect to these studs. Earrings measure just under 2". Handmade from recycled brass-plated metal and resin. Nickel-free.
Inspired by Ruth Bader Ginsburg's iconic vibes, these round black and brass clay earrings will subtly channel your inner feminist wherever you are. Earrings measure 1.75". Made from clay and recycled brass-plated metal. Nickel-free.
Just Haiti, Inc.
Delicious Arabica Haitian coffee: Premium Single Origin whole bean or ground. $6/bag goes directly to growers. Drink Coffee, Grow Justice
Medium Roast Haitian coffee in recyclable single use pods. Convenient AND changes poverty! Fair and Direct Trade
Drink coffee, Grow Justice. Wonderful Haitian coffee in a variety of roasts, whole bean or ground. $6/bag goes directly to growers!
Artisans of Ghana
Tuareg artisans (originally from Mali) handcraft jewelry using traditional techinques.These earrings represent the selection of unique designs available at the Pop-Up.
Crafted in Togo, West Africa, these "talking drum" key chains make great stocking stuffers. And, the double as colorful tree ornaments.
Our leather Bucket Bags have 4 convenient outside pockets. Perfect for anyone looking for unique, rustic vibe.
Bright Endeavors
The Whitebark Pine soy candle in the Signature Glass is our best selling holiday scent!
This collectible glass candle features the Chicago skyline and a fresh lake breeze scent.
This invigorating combination of fir needle, juniper berry, and cedar leaf is crisp and fresh, exuding all that is best about winter.
Campo Alpaca
Ethically-made, crazy soft, versatile alpaca crew neck sweater
Super cute alpaca fluffies - make great gifts!
Our alpaca socks are 80% baby alpaca! Super soft, great wicking quality. The perfect Stocking Stuffer!
ILAVA
Must have ILAVA cape jacket wear it has a jacket or a dress 100 % African print cotton full lined Pockets detachable skinny belt One size fits most Primary colors: Machine wash cold water. Handmade in Tanzania
Classic African Print Wrap Dress. Handmade in Tanzania
ILAVA statement color block maasai beads earrings.
TerraKlay
TerraKlay brings a line of artisanal handmade goods for your home and lifestyle.
TerraKlay's hand dyed linens will brighten any holiday table!
TerraKlay collaborates with vulnerable and marginalized rural artisans groups in India.
WorldFinds
A best-seller, the Kantha Sling Bag keeps all of your necessities within easy reach! Each bag is handmade from repurposed Kantha quilts by women artisans in Bangladesh.
Colorful beads made from recycled Kantha textiles are dotted with brass beads and strung together for a classic look.
Handmade from repurposed textiles, these Kantha Connection Bracelets symbolize a connection to the artisan as well as a mindful intention!
Empowerment Collective
Shawls embroidered by marginalized women in Nepal
Large travel bags (carry on luggage) embroidered by marginalized women in Nepal
Wool felted animal heads and tails designed for children's bikes
RefuSHE
Handcrafted and hand-dyed by refugee artisans in Kenya, these wrap scarves are made from an incredibly soft cotton/rayon blend.
Handcrafted and hand-dyed by refugee artisans in Kenya, these infinity scarves are made from an incredibly soft cotton/rayon blend.
Handcrafted by refugee artisans in Kenya, these cushion covers are hand-dyed, bringing a delicate, minimalist look to any room.
ZACHI CHOCOLATES
Organic Dark Chocolate bars
Cacao Nibs covered in dark chocolate
Organic Premium Chocolate
Bethlehem Fair Trade Artisana
wool-felt Nativity project that brings together people with and without intellectual disabilities.
hand made olive wood nativity directly from the artisans workshops
olive wood -Nativity Cave Christmas tree ornament .
Anokhi Green
Labradorite Beaded Necklace
Snake Earrings
Knotted Gemstone Necklaces
HHPLift
HHPLift's practical and hip HIP bag is made from repurposed industrial netting at a women-owned Cambodian sewing collective.
EcoLIFT tm products are made in Chicago from paper leather and plant-based felt.
The Garden Gourmet collection of candles and canvas are both deliciously fragrant and beautifully colorful.
The Fair Shirt Project
Soft, lightweight OEKOTEX-certified cotton twill; sustainable coconut buttons. Cut and sewn in India by social-enterprise manufacturer WORK+SHELTER.
Winter-weight cotton, handwoven by artisan weaver entrepreneurs in India. Cut and sewn in India by social-enterprise manufacturer WORK+SHELTER.
Made from an organic, rain-fed cotton handwoven by small-scale weavers in Kachchh, India. Cut and sewn in India by social-enterprise manufacturer WORK+SHELTER.
Ochabe store
Handcrafted crown made in Colombia by indigenous women. It takes one day to produce this handwoven item. Made with the raw material of iraca palm.
Handcrafted handbag made in Colombia by indigenous women. It takes two days to produce this handwoven item. Made with the raw material of iraca palm.
Handcrafted placemat made in Colombia by indigenous women. It takes one day to produce this handwoven item. Made with the raw material of iraca palm.
Malia Designs
A cute and practical crossbody bag that’s ethically made from deadstock canvas fabric.
Crafted from recycled cement bags, these sturdy fair trade crossbody bags are perfect for every day!
Made from recycled cement bags, this conveniently structured and eco-friendly wallet is just what you need!
