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Artisan pouring hand made soy wax candles

thumbprint artifacts

Working together with our artisans to offer
unique, high quality home decor items.
Fair Trade.
Handcrafted in South Africa.


African Ladies

Ceramic soap dishes hand crafted by artisans in South African. Fair trade home decor.
Soap Dishes
$ 18.00
African Ladies Candles that are hand poured and hand painted in South African. Fair Trade.
African Ladies
Starting at $ 10.00
African Ladies Ceramics hand made and hand painted in South Africa. Fair trade.
African Ladies Ceramics
Starting at $ 7.00
Ceramic hand painted sugar spoons in matching designs to the bowls Fair Trade ceramics.
Small Ceramic Spoons
$ 7.00
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Animal Print

Animal Print hand poured and hand painted candle collection hand made in South Africa. Fair trade.
Animal Print
Starting at $ 10.00
Ceramic soap dishes hand crafted by artisans in South African. Fair trade home decor.
Soap Dishes
$ 18.00
Animal Print hand made ceramics from South Africa. Fair trade. Microwave and dishwasher safe.
Animal Print Ceramics
Starting at $ 7.00
Ceramic hand painted sugar spoons in matching designs to the bowls Fair Trade ceramics.
Small Ceramic Spoons
$ 7.00
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Multi Color Ethnic

Multi Color Ethnic hand crafted artisanal candles made in South Africa. Fair trade home decor & gifts.
Multi Color Ethnic
Starting at $ 10.00
Multi color ethnic ceramics hand made and hand painted in South Africa. Fair Trade. Microwave and dishwasher safe.
Multi Color Ethnic Ceramics
Starting at $ 7.00
Ceramic soap dishes hand crafted by artisans in South African. Fair trade home decor.
Soap Dishes
$ 18.00
Hand crafted ceramic 2-cup teapots in African multicolor design and African Ladies. microwave & dishwasher safe. .
Ceramic Handcrafted Teapots
$ 50.00
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Thumbprint Artifacts 'cycle of success' works to create self-sufficiency for our artisans. We purchase the product, import to the USA, sell the product, and order more creating more employment for the artisans.

Cycle of Success

We recognize entrepreneurial spirit by supporting artisan companies in South Africa. This support translates into economic self-sufficiency that helps our artisans - most of whom are single mothers -  care for themselves, their families, and contribute to their communities.

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Working towards reducing our Carbon Footprint

We are joining the effort to create a sustainable future by supporting Grow Ahead and working in partnership with small farmer organizations to replant trees and conserve forest systems, therefore reducing our carbon footprint.  

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Thumbprint Artifacts is a proud member of the Fair Trade Federation, this is the FTF logo.

We are proud to be members of the Fair Trade Federation

Our FTF membership means we go beyond the fair trade basics. It’s a 360° approach that is about building a true partnership with our artisans, most of whom are single moms in South Africa, and work together towards a positive future. Please join our mission - be part of Global Change!  Read more...

Testimonials

'I used the shabbat small candles for Yom Kippur—had 40 people for dinner and the candles were beautiful!'

Gayle K., Kansas City, Missouri

'Since we started selling your candles our candle sales really picked up!  I think our customers love the beauty of your hand-decorated fair trade candles and they love that you have such a big selection of designs.'

Susan C., Mosaic Fair Trade Collection, Eugene, Oregon

'My wife loves these candles.  I am impressed with how clean they burn and how nice they look.'

Richard F., Miami, Florida

'The Kapula candles fit well in our museum shops. Our customers love the story of the women that make the candles, and the fact that each one is hand painted. The candles sell well all year.'

Laurie D., Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts

The mugs did arrive and in excellent condition!   WE LOVE THEM!  They are the most attractive mugs that we have in our cupboard. …..  You can be sure we will be back again for something else! '

David and Darlene

I LOVE the handpainted candles!

JoAnne S., Santa Fe, New Mexico