What is Fair Trade? It encompasses many things (check out all 10 principles at the far bottom of this email), but in a nutshell it means respectful relationships. Products are purchased from disadvantaged groups using fair and socially responsible practices. Another component focuses on sustainable relationships with partners to help them generate a consistent income. Global Crafts has longstanding relationships with cooperatives in Haiti; we are committed to these artisans and are working closely to continue to get product shipped out to the United States so artisans and their families have a livelihood.