Top 15 Sustainable + Eco-Friendly Christmas Decorations | 2024 Guide

Eco friendly christmas decorations

This Christmas, consider filling your home with ethically sourced and sustainably made decorations. Whether you’re looking for baskets and stockings to brighten your festive living space or tablecloths and napkin rings for your family feast, here are 15 hand-picked decorations you’re sure to love.


FOR THE TREE

1. KAZI Green + Red Bulb Ornament — $26


This beautiful ornament is made from locally sourced raffia and sweet grass and handwoven by artisans in Rwanda. A lightweight and festive addition to your tree, this bulb ornament adds a pop of color and texture to compliment your holiday decor.


KAZI is a member of the Fair Trade Federation. They pay all their artisan partners fair and living wages for their handcrafted goods that are all made from natural and renewable materials.



2. Azizi Life Bird Ornament — $8


These Jacaranda wood ornaments were hand-carved by artisans in Rwanda and made to replicate the size of Rwandan fire finches.


Supporting the local development of multiple African communities, Azizi Life pays all their artisan partners living wages. All their products are made from renewable and natural materials using traditional heritage artforms. Azizi life is a women-owned and POC-owned company who is a member of the Fair Trade Federation.


3. Convivial Ceramic Bell Ornaments Set — $38


Ring in (metaphorically) the holidays with these elegant and handcrafted bell ornaments! Made with ivory porcelain and sand stoneware, this set of two ornaments features a beautiful cream velvet ribbon to tie together the bells’ natural aesthetic. Adorning these bells on your Christmas tree will add charm that can be enjoyed for generations.


Interested in learning more about ceramics? Read more on Made Trade Magazine! 


4. Kazi Red Bulb Ornament — $26


Made from locally sourced raffia and sweet grass, this red bulb ornament will be a festive addition to your Christmas tree. Not only was this ornament expertly handwoven by artisans in Rwanda, it also has the Fair Trade Nest Seal of Transparency. 


KAZI’s products are all made from locally sourced and natural fibers and colored with natural dyes that are food-safe. They’re a member of the Fair Trade Federation, ensuring their artisan makers are paid fair wages and work in safe conditions.


5. KAZI Cactus Planter Ornament 1 — $30


Unique and colorful, this cactus planter ornament adds a touch of fun and delight to any tree. It’s handwoven by artisans in Rwanda using raffia and sweet grass. 


KAZI is a member of the Fair Trade Federation and was founded with the purpose of alleviating poverty across rural Africa. All their products are handmade with local materials. KAZI reinvests their profits back into their artisans by developing training initiatives to help rural farmers become artisans and teaching existing craftspeople new techniques.


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FOR THE HOME

6. Will & Atlas Ticking Stripe Holiday Stocking — $39


This Ticking Stripe Holiday Stocking will be a beautiful, neutral addition to your Christmas decor. Handmade in Bangladesh by talented artisans, the stocking is made of 100% cotton and naturally dyed. 


Will & Atlas is a woman-owned company whose products are all expertly handcrafted by artisans in Bangladesh using traditional techniques. All their artisans are paid living wages and work in safe environments.


7. AmourLinen Linen Holiday Stocking — $24


Zero waste and handcrafted from linen textile leftovers, these holiday stockings epitomize the intersection of sustainability and beauty for your holiday decor. Available in eight colors, find a stocking that best matches your vision for the holidays at home.


Interested in learning more about the benefits of linen? Read more on Made Trade Magazine! 


8. Swahili African Modern Berry and Natural Maila Milulu Reed Basket — $88 to $108


This stunning red and white basket will be a whimsical addition to your home this holiday season. Reminiscent of candy canes, each basket is handwoven with Milulu grass, which can be sustainably harvested without removing the entire plant. 


Swahili African Modern’s products are all handcrafted by the Wolof women of Senegal, who are experienced, traditional basket weavers. The artisans make their products from the comfort of their villages and have become the primary source of income for their families. Swahili African Modern is Fair Trade Certified, so all their artisan makers earn living wages and work in safe conditions.


9. Anchal Project Graph Small Throw Pillow in Rust — $49


Hand-stitched with 100% GOTS-Certified organic cotton, this festive pillow cover is a wonderful way to add a touch of Christmas flair to your living space. With its geometric pattern and warm color, the contemporary design is sure to inspire. 


Anchal is a non-profit organization that is Fair Trade Certified, ensuring all their artisan makers are paid fair wages and work in safe conditions. All their products are handmade in India using eco friendly dyes, organic cotton, and natural fibers.


Want to understand certifications like GOTS? Read more on Made Trade Magazine! 


10. Kazi Multicolor Pom Pom Garland — $44


A natural way to elevate your home, this boho-inspired garland is handmade by artisans in Uganda using natural, locally sourced raffia and banana fibers. 


KAZI is a member of the Fair Trade Federation and uses natural fibers and natural, food-safe dyes to make their stunning products. KAZI reinvests their profits to expand artisan development by training rural farmers to become artisans and training existing craftspeople new techniques.


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FOR THE TABLE

11. Hilana: Upcycled Cotton Kayseri Upcycled Tablecloth and Napkin Set in Red — $110


Adorn your dinner table with this festive upcycled tablecloth that comes with a matching napkin set. This traditional, flat-woven Turkish peshtemal is made with half recycled cotton and half natural cotton, and it was produced using methods to ensure zero waste. 


Hilana: Upcycled Cotton is a woman-owned company who creates jobs for marginalized communities and pays their weavers a fair, living wage. All their products are handwoven by artisans in Turkey who use zero-waste, chemical-free techniques.


12. Village Thrive Mixed Macrame Coaster Set — $45


These handwoven cotton macrame coasters are intricately crafted to be one-of-a-kind. Rest any glasses or candles on these coasters to protect your furniture while added warmth and texture to your space. 


Village Thrive works with artisans in Bali, Indonesia who use traditional heritage techniques to create all their goods in small batches. Village Thrive ensures the livelihood and ethical treatment of their makers by visiting production sites and meeting with the artisans, who all receive fair pay. 



13. Kazi Metallic Gold + Silver Napkin Ring Set — $30


A dazzling way to elevate your tablescape, this ethically made napkin ring set is handwoven in Rwanda using natural sisal and sweet grass. It’s also colored using organic dyes and has the Fair Trade Nest Seal of Transparency. 


KAZI’s products are made from locally sourced, all-natural fibers and only use natural and food-safe dyes. As a member of the Fair Trade Federation, KAZI implements fair trade practices across their organization, like living wages and safe working conditions.


14. Archive New York Chiapas Plaid Cocktail Napkin Set — $38


Add playful color to your tablescape with these forest green plaid napkins. Made with 100% cotton and crafted in Chiapas using traditional footlooms, these reusable napkins easily add a touch of elegance to any holiday cocktail party.



15. Anchal Graph Placemat Set — $28


This bold, bright red placemat just screams “Christmas!” when paired with a green tablecloth or table runner, or wintery white coasters. Each placemat is made with 100% GOTS certified organic cotton and naturally draws in the eye with its modern, grid-inspired geometric design. 


Anchal creates beautiful and contemporary organic home textiles with a new take on the traditional heritage Kantha quilting technique from north India. 



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