Indigo, a leguminous plant with pea-shaped pods and pinkish flowers, was widely cultivated throughout the tropical Americas in the 18^th and 19^th centuries. It was valued world-wide by textile manufacturers for its natural blue dye.

For more than 300 years, until indigo was replaced by synthetic dyes in the 1880's, El Salvador was the leading producer and exporter of indigo. Used since pre-Colombian times by the indigenous peoples of El Salvador, indigo is deeply rooted in the country's culture and traditions. The indigenous people of the region believed that "Juquilite" (indigo) and its deep blue color had magical / religious properties.

Hand-Made Brooms (from left to right) Garden Broom $23.00 (Sorry - out of stock) Square Kitchen Broom $21.00 (Sorry - out of stock) Large Fan Broom $23.00 (Sorry - out of stock) Harry Potter Hearth Broom $18.00 (Sorry - out of stock) Hearth Broom $18.00 Additional information available at the bottom of the page.

Ecological concerns over chemical dyes are now helping return indigo to its former standing as a premier natural dye. The Indigo Trading Company is working with farmers to produce high-quality organic indigo dyes, and to revitalize a cottage industry producing hand-crafted home accessories, clothing, and educational indigo dye kits.

Loofah Scrubber
$7.50       IT-LUFA

Set of 2 Waste Baskets $34.00 BASKT-WST
Large:	11.5" diameter x 10" high
Small:	9" diameter x 9.75" high

We hope you will consider these Fair Trade crafts which support both artisans and agricultural communities. They're both beautiful and practical!

You may also like our Loofah from Ecuador.

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One World Projects is a member of the Fair Trade Federation, Coop America, Social Venture Network, and the Aid to Artisan Trade Network. We're committed to helping economically disadvantaged artisans and farmers worldwide in a environmentally beneficial manner.

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within the Continental US for most products

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5. Some items do not have an add-to-cart button by them, but they can be purchased - simply contact us for a personally calculated order.

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$10.00

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