15 Sustainably Made Hanukkah Decorations | 2024

1.Creative Women Penguin Felt Ornament — $18 

Made with 100% wool felt, this sweet and serene penguin captures the spirit of the season. With his charming blue hat, your Hanukkah bush is sure to look cohesive and incredible.

2. Azizi Life Tree Branch Bird Ornament — $7  

This locally sourced wood ornament will be a wonderful addition to your Hanukkah bush. Artisans in Rwanda hand-carve Jacaranda branches to carve charming ornaments that exemplify the beauty of nature on whatever branch they are perched on. 

3. Azizi Life Miniature Basket Ornament in Black — $10

Handwoven by artisan makers in Rwanda using locally sourced grasses, this rounded, black-and-white ornament will add a bold silhouette to your holiday decorations.

4. Azizi Life Striped Woven Ball Ornament - Black + Natural — $10

Made with locally sourced grasses this   handwoven ornament   is versatile and minimalistic. Its minimalistic yet festive design brings cheer to every space. 

5. Creative Women Winter Bunny Felt Ornament — $18

Say hello to the most adorable addition to your Hanukkah bush. The wool felt creates a soft, inviting texture, and it’s dyed with eco-friendly dyes. With his humongous cheeks and whimsical scarf, you might have to keep this little guy on display around year-round. 

6. Indego Africa Blue Akeza Plateau Basket — $68 

Handmade from all-natural sisal and sweetgrass, this  sustainably made basket  includes a loop on the back for hanging, making it a beautiful wall or table decor piece. Each basket is made by artisan women groups in Rwanda and Ghana using time-honored techniques that have been passed down for generations.

7. Swahili African Modern Dove Gray Stripe Sisal Bin Set — $108 

Handwoven using natural sisal and hand-dyed, this sis basket set is a unique decor piece that will add festive color to your home’s aesthetic. The versatile basket can be used as a hamper, storage basket, or even as a vessel to hold the base of your Hanukkah bush. 

8. Archive New York Antigua Lumbar Pillow - Sky Blue Striped —$168 

Inspired by traditional textiles from Guatemala, this  lumbar pillow  is made with 100% cotton and handwoven by artisans using a backstrap loom. 

Archive New York works exclusively with artisan weavers in Mexico, Guatemala, and India to preserve heritage art forms. All their products are made using locally sourced fibers and natural dyes whenever possible, and support a slow production practice.

9. Amante Marketplace Theoria Kilim Turkish Throw Blanket in Denim Blue — $42

Made with 100% Turkish cotton, this OEKO-TEX certified plush blanket is lightweight, absorbent, and a great everyday accessory for your home. This versatile piece can even be used as a bath or beach towel or as a scarf. 

Amante Marketplace is a woman-owned company who pays all their artisan partners fair, living wages. Their exceptional blankets and towels are all expertly hand-loomed by artisans in Denizli, Turkey. 

Want to learn more about organic cotton certifications like OEKO-TEX? Read more on Made Trade Magazine!

10. Middle Kingdom Tall Thin Porcelain Cone in Ice — $120

This beautiful porcelain vase made with high-quality clay is handcrafted by artisans in Jindezhen, China using traditional techniques and kilns. Simply add flowers to create a stunning centerpiece. 

Middle Kingdom’s porcelain bowls, cups, pots, plates, and vases are all handmade by artisans in China who use kilns that are over a thousand years old. Middle Kingdom is a woman-owned and POC-owned company.

Want to learn more about ceramics?  Read more on Made Trade Magazine!

11. Minna Shapes Table Runner in Blue — $85

Ethically made in Mexico using 100% cotton, this table runner will add a pop of color to your elevated tablescape. It’s created using Ikat, an ancient resist-dyeing technique in which cotton threads are knotted and dyed before they are woven. 

MINNA’s products are sourced from natural and sustainable materials and colored using natural dyes or toxin-free synthetic dyes. They partner with master weavers and artisan collectives to preserve heritage crafts and provide economic opportunities while adhering to fair trade practices.

12. Korissa Savar Bread Basket with White Handle Set — $59

These  handmade bread baskets  are expertly crafted with seagrass and jute to hold your challah or latkes in style. Each basket is handcrafted by artisans in Bangladesh who masterfully weave each piece. Fair Trade-certified and sustainably made, these baskets add ethical beauty to any tablescape.

13. Creative Women Aden Napkin - Navy + Natural — $17

These handwoven Ethiopian cotton napkins are designed to compliment and uplift any home’s aesthetic. Pair with a neutral tablecloth to create a pleasant tablescape that’s perfect for the holiday season.

Creative Women is Fair Trade verified by the Fair Trade Federation and all their products are entirely handcrafted by women artisans. 

14. Rough Linen Orkney Heavyweight Linen Placemat — $44

These linen placemats are a great option for adding some texture and playfulness to your tablescape. Available in three different shades of blue, each placemat is handwoven by masterful artisans in India, ensuring heirloom quality that results in textiles that’ll last for years to come. 

15. Creative Women Ribbons Tablecloth — $158 

Made from hand-spun cotton, this  white and navy tablecloth  is meticulously handwoven, dyed, and stone-washed. 

Creative Women is a Fair Trade Certified, women-owned brand who pays fair wages to all their artisans. Each of Creative Women’s products is handcrafted by women artisans in Burundi, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Morocco, Tunisia, and Zambia using traditional art forms.