Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are here!
Give a gift that gives back this year. At SERRV, we carry hundreds of unique and one-of-a-kind gifts for anyone on your list. Get ready to cross holiday shopping off your to-do list!
Gifts for bakers
From handmade kitchen textiles to artisan-made serveware, our gifts for cooks and bakers are second to none. Check out our favorites below!
Terracotta breadwarmers
One of our most popular products, our handmade bread baskets with terracotta warming stones make a beautiful gift for the baker. They're perfect for bread, cookies, tortillas, chips and more, and provide a source of vital income to artisans in Bangladesh. Choose from over 12 popular designs, including the Double Vine Breadwarmer. Priced starting at just $38, they're a unique and affordable gift option.
Sari Pie & Casserole Dish Baskets
Whether they're showcasing delicious dishes in their home or taking them on the go, a dish carrier is a must-have for the host or baker. Because they're made from upcycled cotton saris and natural hogla grass, these unique casserole and pie dish carriers make great gifts that have a low impact on the planet and a high impact on skilled artisans in Bangladesh.
Handmade kitchen & table textiles
Napkins, towels, and other kitchen textiles are useful gifts that don't have to be relegated to a dusty drawer until the holidays. Our handmade kitchen textiles make beautiful gifts for anyone who loves to cook or host. Two of our most popular textile sets include our Indigo Dabu Napkins and our Kantha Dish Towels. They're colorful, unique, affordable, and machine washable!
Made with natural cotton and indigo dyes, our block-printed Indigo Dabu Napkins are perfect for everyday use. We sell multiple prints along with matching runners, placemats, and tablecloths. Or, pair them with a breadwarmer for an instant gift!
Soft, upcycled sari is stitched by hand with traditional kantha embroidery entirely by hand in our Kantha Dish Towels, one of our top products. No two sets are alike, so they make a truly one-of-a-kind gift they'll never forget.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Any cook needs high-quality olive oil, and we have some of the finest! Our organic oilve oils are made from olives grown by Arab farmers in Israel and the West Bank, then pressed into award-winning olive oil by Arab and Jewish women working to build peace and coexistence through their work. They're not mixed with vegetable oils like many mass-produced brands you find at the grocery store, and they support Sindyanna of Galilee's mission to build peace in Israel and Palestine. Purchase as individual bottles, or gift the sampler set with three differente high-quality olive oils.
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"For several years I have purchased a case of 12 for us and for gifts. Carefully packaged, good expiration date, especially inspiring to know it is produced in Israel—a joint venture by Palestinian and Israeli women." —Judith
Gifts for early birds
Everyone knows someone who loves to be up before the sun, and finding gifts for those people can be difficult. SERRV has you covered! Here are our fair trade picks for organic coffee, loose leaf tea and coffee mugs.
Handmade ceramic mugs
Every coffee lover enjoys a good mug, and at SERRV, we carry unique, handmade ceramic mugs from around the world. Our popular Tall Lak Lake Mug from Vietnam is crafted from natural ceramic clay and glazed with a beautiful reactive glaze by skilled artisans in the village of Bat Trang, which has been producting high-quality ceramics for hundreds of years. You can also give a one-of-a-kind, hand-thrown and sculpted mug from Nepal, or a gorgeous, hand-painted tea infuser mugs from Vietnam with built-in tea steepers. Pair them with a bag of coffee or a tea sampler for an instant gift they'll love.
Organic coffee & loose leaf tea
Give the gift of delicious with a bag of organic coffee or a flavorful tea sampler! Our single orgin coffees are made from beans grown by small-scale farmers around the world earning above market prices for their crops. They're able to support their families and invest in their communities with the funds earned from their coffee beans. If tea is their beverage of choice, we carry several unique samplers made from ethically harvested tea leaves in Kenya, including our festive Holiday Sampler.
Gifts for Christmas lovers
If you know someone who can't get enough Christmas, consider giving them fair trade decorations for the holidays. From collectible ornaments and nativities to one-of-a-kind décor, SERRV carries handcrafted holiday essentials from around the world.
Handmade Christmas ornaments
SERRV carries over 150 different fair trade ornaments from around the world. Whether your Christmas lover prefers a bit of the traditional or something fun and colorful, you'll find the perfect gift for them here.
Our collection of handmade gourd ornaments from Peru are whimiscal, fun, and fair! Each one is truly unique—natural gourds are dried, carved, etched, burnt, painted, and accented by hand. Our Owl Gourd Ornaments are some of our most popular!
We also carry quilled ornaments made from hand-coiled paper strips, needle-felted wool ornaments, cute critters made from natural fibers, and hand-painted glass ornaments.
Fair trade holiday décor
From snowmen and tree skirts to reindeer and more, our collection of beautiful holiday decorations features hundreds of unique Christmas crafts you won't find anywhere else.
Our popular batik handcrafts are a unique and timeless gift choice for the Christmas lover. Each is made from hand-carved sengon wood before being dyed using a traditional Indonesian batik technique, where each color and design is a layer of wax that's meticulously drawn by hand.
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"Beautifully crafted and a great gift."—Margaret
For the outdoor holiday decorator, our beautiful and meaningful Peace Wreaths from the Philippines are excellent gifts. The Takip Wood Slice Peace Wreath, made from sustainably harvested takip-asin wood slices and natural galtang vine, welcomes any who visit in the spirit of the holidays. Decorate it with evergreen branches, ribbons, lights, garlands, and more!
Handmade nativity sets
For many, Christmas is more than just family gatherings and carols, it's about the story. A SERRV nativity set is a beautiful gift for those who love and cherish the Christmas story. We carry wooden nativities carved and painted by hand (some straight from the Holy Land!), upcycled metal nativities, hand-carved soapstone nativities and more. Whether they're moving into a new home or an avid collector, our unique handmade nativities are sure to be beautiful and beloved gifts. We also carry several one-of-a-kind advent calendars, including delicious Divine Chocolate Advent Calendars!
Gifts for the home
Aspiring interior decorator on your list? Our handmade home goods will add instant interest and artistry to any space while providing a source of vital income to skilled artisans around the world.
Fair trade baskets
Nothing beautifies a home like striking and subtle storage solutions, and a woven basket is the perfect catch-all for any room. For those who like a splash (or a whole shower!) of color, our upcycled sari baskets are a great choice. They're eco-friendly, ethically made, and made from upcycled cotton saris, ensuring that no two are alike. They're excellent options for storage in any room.
For a little more sophistication, our hogla grass woven baskets are one of our top picks. Natural colors and complex weaves provide a rustic touch to any room they're in while supporting artisans in rural areas with safe and reliable employment.
Choose a basket and fill it with other fair trade goodies to build them a sustainable gift basket!
Fair trade robes
For your loved ones who could use a break, give a luxurious alpaca wool robe this holiday. Our handmade robes from Peru are woven from the softest alpaca wool, obtained ethically and cruelty free. Perfect for girlfriends, wives, or anyone who needs to take a few minutes to breathe.
Want something lighter? Check out our collection of block printed robes from India, made from lightweight cotton with unique, hand-printed floral designs.
Our full collection of relaxation gifts includes soaps, candles, bath essentials and more. Pair your spa gift with chocolate to send the ultimate "treat yourself" message!
Gift Baskets & Stocking Stuffers
If you're short on time, skip the gift cards and give a fair trade gift basket this Christmas. Each product is hand-picked by our team to create a gift that will wow its recipient while giving back to artisans and farmers around the world.
Handmade Gift Baskets
Gift baskets take all the guesswork out of giving a beautiful and well-curated gift. A fair trade gift basket is even better than a regular one! We take some of our best-selling products and foods to create unique and affordable gifts for anyone on your list. Each one comes packaged in a beautiful handmade paper box from Nepal and provides employment to artisans and farmers around the world. Our Double Vine Gift Basket is one of our most popular, featuring a terracotta bread warming stone, organic olive oil, delicious flavored vinegar, and a traditional Middle Eastern spice blend for a gorgeous gift that is perfect for Christmas, weddings, housewarmings and more.
Stocking stuffers
If you're looking for stocking stuffers, SERRV has you covered! With our wide range of handmade items small enough to fit in a sock on the mantel and easy on the wallet, you'll find unique and affordable gifts perfect for any person.
