Terrapin Trading

14/04/2025

Traditional Bhopi tribesman (nomadic gypsy) playing an Indian sarangi - type instrument called a Ravahatta. The Bhopa / Bhopi are often hired to play wedding ceremonies or festivals as they are borne musicians / dancers.

Filmed just outside Pushkar in the back of a liquor store

04/04/2025

A wee blog on a Thai island Terrapin Trading loved, during a recent shopping trip to South East Asia.

Bohemian Vibes of Koh Lanta

14/03/2025

We're lucky enough to be able to stock handmade footballs from the one of the worlds last remaining 100% handmade football makers: Kamal Boukentar. He makes exact replicas of World Cup balls He can only make about 100 a year and we've got 5 of them! We have Uruguay 1930 (1st ever world cup ball) and England '66.

https://terrapintrading.co.uk/?s=ballon&post_type=product

14/02/2025

Shopping for new handicrafts in stifling hot Bangkok warrants a dip in the pool at - Bangkok’s best kept secret!

29/01/2025

Helping to give Colchester’s Lion Walk a New Year’s revamp with our Vietnamese silk lanterns. Amazing to work with these guys, supporting local businesses and ethnic skills. We absolutely love it! 😍 🏮 💥

09/01/2025

Our new super stylish Moroccan bags are in!
check them out here :-) https://terrapintrading.co.uk/product/organic-leather-drawstring-bucket-duffel-bag-backpack-rucksack-moroccan-handmade/

28/11/2024

🎁Tired of tacky, mass-produced stuff?
High street too busy, and feelin too rough?
From slippers to games, for young and for old,
Support fair trade, hear the stories unfold!
Ho ho ho!!

It's that time of year again, woohoo!! Use our discount code:
sitewide
- for 10% off everything on our wee ethical website, and support local small businesses!

We've got all your original ethnic and ethical gifts covered without leaving your sofa!

https://terrapintrading.co.uk/

26/11/2024

💥Festive Promo Wooden Games - Discount for *|FNAME|* - https://mailchi.mp/197d3e1a6a36/last-minute-promo-wooden-games-discount-for-18246180

18/08/2024

On my way home now. All done!

07/08/2024

Currently in Morocco and scouring the Derbs at the back of the Souks looking for craftspeople making amazing things. Coming soon: 1, The worlds last remaining handmade leather ball maker. 2. Moroccan Gnawa instruments and hats. 3. Thuya wood items. 4. Argan Oil Products.

07/01/2024

There's a wee nip in the air! And so you're thinkin you really need to grab yourself a bunnet to keep your wee lugs warm. Yes, it is a few months off of festival season, but release your inhibitions, embrace a bit of colour and be the talk o the toon, .....Stylin'!! https://terrapintrading.co.uk/?s=hat&post_type=product