Shop Haiti 2022
This year, Christmas in Haiti will be a picture of contrasts. There will be church services and shared family meals, just like anywhere. But amidst an unprecedented fuel crisis, unending violence, and record-breaking inflation, they will be festive moments that punctuate tense days and dark nights. This Christmas, Haitian families face unthinkable scarcity.
Shop Haiti is back – and when you choose to shop with these organizations, you’re not only finding unique, handmade gifts – you’re investing in Haitian families.
Check out our 2022 Shop Haiti picks below!
Deux Mains
Deux Mains is an ethical and sustainable fashion brand working to fight injustice in the fashion industry. Their founder has even given a TEDx Talk! This year, we’re featuring a few favorites – products with Haitian craftsmanship and great functionality.
From left to right: Ideal Crossbody, XL Trifold Wallet, & All Day Tote.
Ideal Crossbody
XL Trifold Wallet
All Day Tote
Petite Palm
Petite Palm is a socially conscious lifestyle brand nestled under the Caribbean sun in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Their one-of-a-kind goods craft an opportunity for women to thrive. When you purchase their products, you choose to stand tall with them in the fight for justice.
From left to right: Macramé Keychain Wristlet, Macramé Room/Car Oil Diffuser, & Macramé Snowflake Ornaments.
Macramé Keychain Wristlet
Macramé Room/Car Oil Diffuser
Macramé Snowflake Ornaments
Rosie’s Boutique
Rosie’s features and promotes 100% Haitian made products (and the companies and people behind them). Rosie’s is currently purchasing from 10+ Haitian businesses that have created cultures of empowerment, fair wages and equality.
From left to right: Christmas Variety 10-pack of Greeting Cards, All Joy & Peace Stitched Sign, & Nativity Burst Magnet Gift.
Greeting Cards
All Joy & Peace Stitched Sign
Nativity Burst Magnet Gift
Papillon Marketplace
In French, “Papillon” means “butterfly” – a symbol of endurance, change, hope, and life. Papillon works to provide training and sustainable jobs for Haitian parents in need, highlighting their creativity along the way.
Shelley and the team focus on fair and equitable wages, training and development, and a creative, friendly work environment!
From left to right: Theatrical Nativity, Be The Change Cord Necklace, & Mugs
Theatrical Nativity
Be the Change Cord Necklace
Mugs
2nd Story Goods
2nd Story Goods believes you deserve to feel good about the stuff you buy. They’ve been working on the ground with artisans in Gonaives, Haiti for 10 years, who are creating recycled, handcrafted goods while earning a livable wage.
From left to right: Giving Angel, Large Raw Leather Tote, & Standing Metal Trees.
Giving Angel
Large Raw Leather Tote
Standing Metal Trees
PeaceCYCLE
Through upcycling of old, discarded material resources, PeaceCYCLE creates entirely unique and beautiful products out of items once seen as holding little value. They hope to instill in each employee that same understanding within themselves.
Sadly, displacement, gang activity and overall unrest have meant that PeaceCYCLE has no North American stock for domestic shipments. In the meantime, they’re offering gift cards (with no expiration date) that can be used for purchases as soon as products become available again.
This year, make an impact and consider these trusted friends of Heartline in your holiday gift-giving! That’s our list of favorites! What are yours? We’d love to hear from you! Let us know in the comments below.
