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Native American Pacific Northwest Coast black ceramic mug with a blue whale image on a matte exterior and glossy interior.

• Whale by Haida artist, Ernest Swanson
• Holds 14 oz
• Microwave safe

Hang Brew Beetle on your mug, and let him keep you company as he steeps your perfect cup of tea. Made from food-safe silicone.

• Size: 2.04" W x 1.81" H x 4.21" L
• Dishwasher safe
• Designed by Liz Goulet Dubois

Kenyan artisans hand carve adorable miniature birds from soft Kisii soapstone, then hand dye each with bright non-toxic dyes and add carved accents.

• Size: 2" W x 2.25" H x 3" L
• Materials: Soapstone, non-toxic dye
• Sold singly and comes in assorted colors. Leave a comment at checkout if you prefer a certain color. If it is unavailable, a random color will be chosen.

Going back as early as 2345 B.C the Scarab Beetle or Scarabaeus Sacer is by far the most important amulet of Ancient Egypt. This a species of Dung beetle was thought to rebirth itself in a pile of dung each day to push the sun across the sky. Ancient Egyptians also believed it was the reincarnation of the Sun God Khepri and showed the endless cycle of life and death.

• Size: 3.5" W x 1.5" H x 2.5" D
• Material: Glazed soapstone
• Handmade in Luxor, Egypt
• Insribed on the bottom

Help spread the message with this Climate Change Mug. Of course, not everyone wants to be reminded of planet-wide catastrophe during their afternoon coffee break. But if you're the type of person who confronts difficult issues even during your downtime, you should consider getting one.

When you pour in hot liquid, the mug shows what will happen when the polar ice caps melt before your very eyes, coastlines shrink and ocean levels rise, Florida dissolves and Central America all but vanishes.

• Holds 10 oz
• Not dishwasher safe
• Microwave safe

Kenyan artisans hand carve sweet elephant sculptures from soft soapstone, then hand dye each piece with pretty aqua blue dye. Incised zigzag designs on the ears add personality.

• Size: 4" x 1"
• Fair trade
• Handmade in Kenya

Express yourself with this inspired DNA softcover journal. Winding around the deep blue cover, you’ll find different visualizations of DNA, pedigree charts, and Mendel squares in yellow and deep blue. Carry information through the pages by filling them with notes from lab, keep your IVF pregnancy journal, or pass it along to a loved one.

The perfect gift for your lab partner or your work.

• Size: 6.75" W x 9" H
• 112 pages
• Made from 100% recycled paper

Express yourself with this travel-sized hardcover journal. Winding around the deep blue cover, you’ll find different visualizations of DNA, pedigree charts, and Mendel squares in yellow and pale blue. Carry information through the pages by filling them with notes from lab, keep track of your data, or pass it along to a loved one.

From the smallest details to the greatest discoveries, fill this journal with notes from any adventure.

• Size: 4" W x 6" H
• 144 pages
• Made from 100% recycled paper

This beautifully crafted plate is an art piece on its own. Perfect as a dinner or serving plate, to hold your fruit or to just display.

• Size: 10" D
• Material: Ceramic
• Dishwasher and microwave safe
• Made in Japan

We believe in setting our words in stone. Kenyan artisans hand carve our "Water is Life" heart paperweights from soft soapstone, then add a bright aqua dyed finish and a thought-provoking hand-etched inscription.

• Approximate Size: 4.5" W x .75" H x 5" L
• Materials: Soapstone, dye
• Handmade in Kenya

We believe in setting our words in stone. Kenyan artisans hand carve our "Kindness is Everything" heart paperweights from soft soapstone, then add a bright aqua dyed finish and a thought-provoking hand-etched inscription.

• Approximate Size: 4.5" W x .75" H x 5" L
• Materials: Soapstone, dye
• Handmade in Kenya

These elephant soapstones are hand carved in Kenya, Africa, dyed to a beautiful cobalt blue, and polished to a smooth finish. When an elephant's trunk is up it is believed to bring good fortune, place this elephant facing your door to bring luck into your home.

• Size: Small - 4.5" L x 2" W x 5" H; Large - 6.5" L x 2" W x 5.5" H
• Material: Soapstone, dye
• Handmade in Kenya

Celebrate along side the Field Museum with this 125th anniversary mug. The design is printed on both sides of the mug so no matter which hand you hold it everyone will know you love the Field Museum.

• Holds 11 oz
• Field Museum exclusive
• Makes a great souvenir!

Keep your coffee hot with the stylish Native American Pacific Northwest Coast Travel Mug. The double wall construction, high quality food grade stainless steel interior, and vacuum seal screw top create an insulated interior to keep drinks hot.

• Four Clans by Tsimshian artist, Terry Starr
• Holds 16 oz
• Hand wash only

This fun little safari rhino sculpture is hand carved from soapstone by Gusii artisans in western Kenya. Hand dyed finish and etched details are applied by artisans in Nairobi.

• Size: 4" W
• Fair trade
• Handmade in Kenya

Crafting safari animal sculptures for local tourist markets and for export provides creative employment for artisans in both Kenya's western highlands and Nairobi. Each hippo is hand carved from soft soapstone, then dyed a lovely shade of blue and etched with decorative lines.

• Size: 5.5" W x 3" H x 3" D
• Fair trade
• Handmade in Kenya

Take your love for the city of Chicago everywhere. This keychain makes a great keepsake for Chicago enthusiasts and visitors.

• Size: 1.5" W x 2" H
• Material: Metal
• Makes a nice souvenir

Kenyan artisans hand carve sweet elephant sculptures from soft soapstone, then hand dye each piece with vibrant aqua dye. Incised sleepy eyes and polka dots on the ears add personality.

• Size: 1.25" W x 2.75" H x 3" D
• Fair trade
• Handmade in Kenya

Bastet, cat goddess of the home, is one of the most popular gods of ancient Egypt. She is also known as the goddess of Joy, and watches over families for protection.

• Size: 2" W x 8" H x 1.75" D
• Material: Handpainted polymer mold
• Made in Egypt

This beautiful basket is handcrafted by rural Wolof women in Senegal from cattail stalks and strips of salvaged plastic. With a snug fitting lid, our warming baskets are a perfect way to present baked goods to loved ones, or to create a memorable gift basket of your own design.

• Size: 13" W x 15" H
• Material: Cattail stalks, plastic strips
• Fair trade
• Handmade in Senegal

Wolof women living in rural Senegal weave this stylish storage basket from dried cattail stalks and strips of salvaged plastic. The simple shape and color make this basket useful in any room of the home.

• Size: 8" W x 10" H
• Material: Cattail stalks, plastic
• Fair trade
• Handmade in Senegal

Do you love science? Well, we love science so much we created the perfect I Heart Science travel cup for all you scientists or science enthusiasts. The reusable cup's double-wall construction helps keep your cold drinks cold.

 

• Capacity: 16 oz
• Intended for cold beverages only
• Dishwasher safe
• Items sold separately

This Insulated Tumbler come with a removable tea strainer and offer a shape that complements Native American Pacific Northwest Coast design. With double walled high-quality 304 food grade stainless steel, these tumblers keep beverages hot for up to six hours, or cold for twelve hours.

• Whale Tradition by Haida artist, Marcel Russ
• Holds 17 oz
• Hand wash only

The Everything is Dead Dancing Dinos 6oz stainless steel needlepoint flask is sure to get the party started (or keep it going) with style. This signature needlepoint is trimmed with full grain leather and is permanently fixed around the flask. There is not a better accessory for your back pocket wherever the party may take you. Cheers!

• Size: 4" W x 4.5" H x 1" D
• Capacity: 6oz
• 100% hand-stitched needlepoint

When the mug is cold, you'll see how your brain looks before the infusion of caffeine. As you fill it up and the mug warms, the design changes to show your wide-awake, post-caffeine brain.

• Holds 20 oz
• Hand wash
• Do not microwave