Reindeer sweaters and fruit cake are the don’ts of gift giving.
Christmas is right around the corner and many are still stuck on gift ideas.
The Christmas Eco Design Fair tries to ease shopper fears.
For one weekend local environmentally friendly designs at Brick Lane in London.
It features recycled goods, organic material and fair trade items.
“The idea is that anyone walking in here know it is ethically sourced.” says organizer Louise Kamara.
The fair has been going on for 5 years now and has attracted a crowd each year.
Even during the recession shoppers have not forgotten about the issues plaguing the environment.
Green holidays
Highlights of the fair included the clothes and recycled creations.
Ties turned into belts, leather into jewel and parachutes into bags.
Even if you walked away empty handed it still worth a look.
See something you like in the picture blog? It’s not too late.
For a complete list of designers click here.
Shopping bags made from old parachutes. Photo by Raquel Villanueva
Earrings made from bottle caps. Photo by Raquel Villanueva
Ties made into belts. Photo by Raquel Villanueva
Bottle made into drinking glasses. Photo by Raquel Villanueva
Fair trade handbag. Photo by Raquel Villanueva
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