Cebraonline sells a huge range of products and they endeavour to find only fair trade goods produced in African workshops to high standards and made from only sustainable, recyclable or certified organic materials. Their suppliers are mainly cooperatives, mostly run by women who, for one reason or another, have become the main breadwinners in their families.

Designed by Malagasy artists, this bag is unique and would be georgeous for the summer. It's handwoven, comes in orange, red or purple and is a steal at £38 / $70

These georgeous summery bags are made from vintage kimonos! Each bag is made by hand by fair trade suppliers in Banaglore, India. They would be perfect for any summer occasion and come in a number of colourways. £70 / $130

Hatti Trading say that high street clothes and accessories are getting cheaper and cheaper, but at what cost? How many of us stop and think just where our bargain was made before we part with our hard earned cash. It's likely that your bag was produced in a factory somewhere in the third world by women and children who have lost their breadwinners to AIDS, war or just simple poverty. The conditions they work under would be illegal in Britain, but they have no choice.

- Marta, garment worker

ECOBags: Dedicated to fair wage labor and using organic or natural cotton, these people make the bags that nobody can object to. Merchants of the classic sting bag (as seen all over Europe) which is a good tote for beach, gym and behind baby strollers. And retail girls who have to use the see--through bags. Read more about them on the Tote page!

SO what can YOU do? Support Fair Trade Organizations and pause occasionally before you buy. If you would like to find out more, have a look at these links: