The Fair Trader Apartments For Rent - Hyde Park, Chicago, Illinois

Posted by Justin Habersaat on November 24, 2008 17:36

You've decided to give your apartment a stylistic overhaul, and are thus faced with a number of questions. What colors to choose? Is sculpture still considered pottery? How can you be assured that your purchase is ethically sound? Fear not, intrepid apartment-ite, as The Fair Trader can answer all of these queries and more with ease.

Not only does The Fair Trader offer anything and everything for the home, but

its focus upon independent style and equal working conditions for all. Thus, all materials are imported through a level of strict scrutiny that ensures a complete bypassing of any and all unfair labor conditions, harmful environmental practices or other undesirable situations. Dealing directly with self-managed artisans and co-ops across the world, The Fair Trader has a huge selection of crafts, textiles, kitchenware and even handmade clothing. Need a woven basket to house those cluttered remote controls? No problem, just be sure you snag a brightly painted light switch cover on your way to the checkout line.

Intent on bringing exotic flair to any apartment, The Fair Trader deals in rare items such as soaps and body oils from as far reaching as Afghanistan or even wool jackets from Nepal. From candles to potholders, from beaded jewelry to homemade paper and even handcrafted music instruments, this is one décor establishment that truly lives up to its name.