Art Gecko
(The shop formerly known as Rainbows!)
We are now positioned in a unit space downstairs in The Barn Emporium at Durleighmarsh Farm, near Petersfield and Rogate. Here we have tried to create something a bit different. Take a trip to Art Gecko to browse a beautiful collection of gifts, furnishings, accessories, clothes and jewellery from far away shores.......
Our items are Fair Trade or
ethically sourced and with our comprehensive range you are bound to be able to find that perfect gift that’s a bit different for someone. Our products are handmade around the world, much of it in India, Nepal, Thailand and Indonesia. The fabrics of our furnishings and accessories often use traditional dyeing and printing techniques to create a wonderful array of styles in beautiful colours and patterns. We have many eco friendly items that are skilfully hand carved from mango wood that is sustainably sourced. We also have gifts made from coconut shells, bamboo and recycled iron. Fair Trade at a fair price:
Wherever possible the stock I buy for Art Gecko is from Fair Trade and ethical suppliers, many of which are members of BAFTS (the british association for fair trade shops and suppliers). My Suppliers often work directly with the producers and crafts people, ensuring that fair trade standards are met, the workers get paid a fair wage, have good working conditions and aren’t exploited. Sometimes my suppliers help the smaller businesses to get going by paying for orders in advance thus preventing the producers from having to borrow money to make the order. Often the producers are small or family run businesses employing skilled crafts people who use techniques that have been passed down through generations. This helps to keep traditional crafts alive whilst providing a stable income for the workers. Some of the larger producers are also able to support various charities or community projects in their area. Also, as my suppliers work directly with the producers it also cuts out big profits made by agents and middle men so that we can supply you, my customers, with beautiful fair trade goods at a fair price!
