Ceramic buttons from Incomparable whose factory near Johannesburg employs women, many of whom have worked there for many years. The buttons come in a wide variety of designs, from quirky novelties, to fashion buttons big and small, in many styles and colours. Something to suit everyone, they are loved by textile designers: knitters, quilters, stitchers, weavers and feltmakers. Ideal to customise a high street garment, revamp a vintage treasure, or add something special to a gift. Many people buy them \'just because\'....!

Zimame Trading Co supports fair trade companies, selling high quality, hand-made goods from producers in Southern Africa. Zimame was formerly the wholesale business of Injabulo, who will be well known to many of you, and whose ethos Zimame Trading Co share. Chrissie from Injabulo has been working with the producers for a number of years. Zimame aim to continue to foster these important relationships, as well as seeking to increase the range they offer through personal links in Central Africa, in particular Rwanda. The term fair trade does mean different things to different people, but to Zimzme it essentially means that products have been sourced from companies who pay a fair wage and assist their workers, mainly women, to maintain a better standard of living. They are often the only, or main wage earner, supporting large extended families. A fair wage means they can send their children to school, have proper food and gives dignity and hope. Some of the companies Zimame support were set up to directly support orphans and their carers.