Mamaa Holiday Gift Guide
This year we need to embrace our loved ones from afar. For this reason we have put together a gift guide that helps you to select gifts that are both beautiful and practical and will be cherished for months and years to come. All products are made sustainably and support the women producers to take better care of their families.
We want to help you to send your warmest greetings to family and friends. We can pack and send your gifts directly to the receiver. If you want, you can also send your wishes to us. We'll write them on a beautiful card and include that in the package.
Happy gifting!
Gift Baskets and Boxes:
Beautiful Gift Basket for people who appreciate ethical and sustainable products and like to make things by themselves!
The Gift Basket includes: natural round basket, 500g 100% natural, raw, unrefined Shea butter, 100ml Baobab Oil , moisturizing Shea Soap. The price of the basket would be $80 if you buy all the products separately. Save $25 and get a perfect gift!
Fair trade basket, shea butter and baobab oil are produced by women’s cooperatives in Ghana. With the income earned from making shea butter the women are able to take better care of themselves and educate their children.
More info about the products:
-Natural Bolga Basket is handmade with Elephant grass (veta vera) in Northern Ghana.
-Our premium quality Shea Butter is 100% natural, unrefined, fully vegan and cruelty free! Unrefined Shea has legendary moisturising and skin nourishing benefits: Loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, healthy fatty acids and valuable phytonutrients it is good for all skin types and ideal for damaged skin with its soothing and healing properties. You can use it as it is or whip it to a luxurious body butter. Instructions on how to make body butter included in the basket.
-The handcrafted heart shaped shea soap is both cleansing and moisturising. The lather is soft and creamy making this a perfect face and body soap. This gentle cleansing suits all skin types. The scent is from lavender and lemongrass essential oils leaving your skin delicately perfumed with sweet fresh feeling. Ingredients: Shea butter, olive oil, coconut oil, water, lye, lavender and lemongrass essential oils.
-The Baobab Oil is the new superfood for your skin! Baobab fruit contains high levels of Vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, potassium and fibres as well as Omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, which are known to enable healthy tissue regeneration. If applied regularly, it stimulates collagen and elastin synthesis under the skin, making it perfect for reducing scars and stretch marks, psoriasis, eczema and wrinkles!
Good for you, good for the producers, good for the planet!
Special Gift Box for anyone that values handmade, ethical and natural products! Made with ❤️ and care! You can mix and match the content of the box & write your own message to the card (or we can do that for you). Shea soaps and whipped shea are perfect for caring for your hands and protecting you from the virus. 💯 natural shea made by women in Ghana 🇬🇭, crafted to whipped shea and soap in 🇨🇦.
You can select either natural shea butter (brown label) or shea butter with lavender essential oil (pink label) or shea with rosemary and mint essential oils (turquoise label). In addition you get to choose either natural heart shape soap, pink heart shaped soap or green heart shaped soap. After you have made the purchase, send me message if you’d like us to write the card for you and send the box directly to the receiver.
-The handcrafted shea soap is both cleansing and moisturising. The lather is soft and creamy making this a perfect face and body soap. This gentle cleansing suits all skin types. The scent is from lavender and lemongrass essential oils leaving your skin delicately perfumed with sweet fresh feeling. Ingredients: Shea butter, olive oil, coconut oil, water, lye, lavender and lemongrass essential oils.
-Our premium quality Shea Butter is 100% natural, unrefined, fully vegan and cruelty free! Unrefined Shea has legendary moisturising and skin nourishing benefits: Loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, healthy fatty acids and valuable phytonutrients it is good for all skin types and ideal for damaged skin with its soothing and healing properties. Use it directly on your skin to keep the skin healthy and radiant.
Fair trade shea butter and baobab oil are produced by Kongo Nagbok Nongtaab Shea Butter Production. With the income earned from making shea butter the women are able to take better care of themselves and educate their children.
Good for you, good for the producers, good for the planet!
Gifts under $20
What could be more relaxing than a massage with a warm oil in a calm environment with the sensual scent from ylang ylang and pachouli? This massage candle gives you all: cosy atmosphere, warm massage oil and rich scent. The oil is at the same time nourishing and moisturizing, keeping your skin healthy and young!
Ingredients: 100% unrefined shea butter, baobab oil, beeswax, 100% pure ylang ylang and pachouli essential oils
Packaging: aluminum tin
The product is handmade in Canada with fairtrade shea butter and baobab oil from a women’s cooperative in Ghana.
Throw the cleaned empty packages into a container for package waste, this way it will be recycled. You can also bring your empty package back to Mamaa Trade for a refill.
Shea butter is suitable for use on body and lips. It is the best natural moisturiser for dry skin both during hot summers and cold winters. Small packages are practical and will always fit into your pocket or purse. To this product we have added some pure essential lavender oil for the scent and positive qualities of lavender: it is packed with antioxidants that protect and nourish your skin!
Ingredients: 100% unrefined shea butter, 100% pure lavender essential oil
Packaging: aluminum tin
The product is packaged in Canada.
Keep shea butter away from direct sunlight, in a dry and cool place. Avoid repeated melting and cooling. Shea butter does not contain preservatives – it will have a longer lifespan when you use it with clean hands or a spatula. Throw empty packages into a container for package waste, this way it will be recycled. You can also bring your empty package back to Mamaa Trade for a refill.
Shea butter is suitable for use on body and lips. It is the best natural moisturiser for dry skin both during hot summers and cold winters. Rosemary and mint pure essential oils give our 100% natural, unrefined shea butter a fresh fragrance and add their own benefits: both oils have antimicrobial and antioxidant qualities, they calm skin inflammation, reduce redness, and lessen allergic reactions.
Ingredients: 100% unrefined shea butter, 100% pure mint essential oil, 100% pure rosemary essential oil
Packaging: aluminum tin
The product is packaged in Canada. Small packages are practical and will always fit into your pocket or purse.
Keep shea butter away from direct sunlight, in a dry and cool place. Avoid repeated melting and cooling. Shea butter does not contain preservatives – it will have a longer lifespan when you use it with clean hands or a spatula. Throw empty packages into a container for package waste, this way it will be recycled. You can also bring your empty package back to Mamaa Trade for a refill.
This handcrafted shea soap is both cleansing and moisturising. It suits all skin types. The lather is soft and creamy and the amazing scent is from lavender and lemongrass essential oil. Send a message to your loved ones with this soap!
Weight: 100g
Ingredients: Shea butter, olive oil, coconut oil, water, lye, lavender and lemongrass essential oils
Handmade in Canada by Mamaa Trade with fair trade shea butter produced by Kongo Nagbok Nongtaab Shea Butter Production. With the income earned from making shea butter the women are able to take better care of themselves and educate their children.
Good for you, good for the producers, good for the planet!
These handcrafted shea soaps are both cleansing and moisturising and suit all skin types. The lather is soft and creamy. We have the following colours and scents available:
Green + swirled green&white - Peppermint
Yellow - Lemongrass
Apricot - Orange
Swirled red&white - Lavender
Swirled black&white - anise (=liquorice)
Blue&black&white - Lavender and lemongrass
Green&red&white - Lavender and lemongrass
Weight: approx. 100g
Ingredients: Shea butter, olive oil, coconut oil, baobab oil, water, lye, different essential oils
Handmade in Canada by Mamaa Trade with fair trade shea butter produced by Kongo Nagbok Nongtaab Shea Butter Production. With the income earned from making shea butter the women are able to take better care of themselves and educate their children.
Good for you, good for the producers, good for the planet!
These unique decorative vase baskets boast with intricate patterns and beautiful colours. They are a masterpiece of expert weaving techniques of the artisans. They are like pieces of art - these baskets can be considered as a design element that suits every interior with their beautiful designs.
Woven with ethically sourced Elephant grass (veta vera) straws, they allow storage from extra blankets to children's toys in your living room, to mitts and woollen hats tucked conveniently near the entryway. They also make a beautiful gift for the design conscious.
Dimensions:
Wavy: height 55 cm, opening diameter 24 cm, width at widest 55 cm.
Vase: height 45 cm, opening diameter 20 cm, width at widest 45 cm.
Akanima: height 45, opening diameter 22 cm, width at widest 40 cm.
The basket is made of natural veta vera grass straw, handles are covered with goatskin. Avoid long-time use in humid conditions. Should the basket loose its shape, hydrate it lightly, and restore its initial form. Allow it to dry in a well-ventilated room. Colours may fade in contact with direct sunlight. Caution: this product may splinter.
Our new laundry basket is beautiful and practical. It is a stylish design element that suits every interior with its beautiful colours.
Dimensions: height without handles: 38 cm, diameter of the opening: 38 cm.
The basket is made of natural veta vera grass straw, handles are covered with goatskin. Avoid long-time use in humid conditions. Should the basket loose its shape, hydrate it lightly, and restore its initial form. Allow it to dry in a well-ventilated room. Colours may fade in contact with direct sunlight. Caution: this product may splinter.
Our new bigger size Pot baskets comes in three different models! You can use as a flowerpot holder or for storing small items at home. It is a practical design element that suits every interior with its beautiful design.
Dimensions: height 33 cm, diameter of the opening: 40 cm.
The basket is made of natural veta vera grass straw, handles are covered with goatskin. Avoid long-time use in humid conditions. Should the basket loose its shape, hydrate it lightly, and restore its initial form. Allow it to dry in a well-ventilated room. Colours may fade in contact with direct sunlight. Caution: this product may splinter.
These different size Pot baskets comes in tall or round models! You can use as a flowerpot holder or for storing small items at home. It is a practical design element that suits every interior with its beautiful design.
Dimensions of tall: 27 cm, diameter of the opening: 27 cm.
Dimensions of round: 15cm, diameter of the opening 20-24cm
The basket is made of natural veta vera grass straw, handles are covered with goatskin. Avoid long-time use in humid conditions. Should the basket loose its shape, hydrate it lightly, and restore its initial form. Allow it to dry in a well-ventilated room. Colours may fade in contact with direct sunlight. Caution: this product may splinter.
Our brand new product gives you a classy way to stay cool in hot summer weather. Or you can use it as a beautiful wall decoration.
Width: Approx. 30cm
Height: Approx. 30cm, with handle 50cm
The fan is made of natural veta vera (elephant) grass straw. Colours may fade in contact with direct sunlight. Caution: this product may splinter.
Our brand new product: handwoven placemats to put some African vibe to your dinner table! Just as welcoming on casual summer evenings as in the winter.
Diameter: 35cm
The place mats are made of natural veta vera (elephant) grass straw. Colours may fade in contact with direct sunlight. Caution: this product may splinter.
Gifts under $50
Baobab oil is extracted from the fruit seeds of the Baobab tree (Adansonia digitata). Baobab Oil is the new superfood for your skin! Baobab fruit contains high levels of Vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, potassium and fibers as well as Omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, which are known to enable healthy tissue regeneration. If applied regularly, it stimulates collagen and elastin synthesis under the skin, making it perfect for reducing scars and stretch marks, psoriasis, eczema and wrinkles!
The oil itself is 100% natural and organic. You can use the oil as it is on skin or hair. Or mix it with other oils to make your favourite skin/hair care products and soaps.
Ingredients: 100% natural baobab oil
Packaging: 100 ml amber glass bottle with cream pump and cap. The product is packaged in Canada.
Keep baobab oil away from direct sunlight, in a dry and cool place. Throw empty packages into a container for package waste, this way it will be recycled. You can also bring your empty package back to Mamaa Trade for a refill.
Afghan women are real champions in embroidering! You can proudly wear this flower pattern purse made by women in rural Bamiyan District in Afghanistan. The from side of the bad has been embroidered on handmade woollen fabric, backside is same colour cotton fabric. The bag is with soft lining and fits easily a mini-Ipad or e-reader.
The strap can be adjusted and removed. Bag closes with a zipper.
Materials: woollen weave, cotton.
Dimensions: 18cm x 24cm
This a a handcrafted product - take good care of it! Clean with damp cloth of hand wash separately. Colours may bleed.
This simple and beautiful sleeve protects your tablet from scratches. The sleeve is made of black cotton fabric, and has a thin soft padding covered with blue lining. There is a hand-embroidered geometric flower patterns on one side of the sleeve.
Dimensions: 22cm x 27cm
Materials: Cotton, polyester lining.
This is a delicate handmade product, handle with care! Clean with a damp cloth or hand wash gently. The fabric may bleed.
This stylish Ipad case has beautiful embroidered stripe on one side. The case is made of black cotton fabric and lined with thin blue cotton fabric. It is highlighted with a 24cm x 4,5cm hand embroidered strip. The precise embroidery is traditional Afghan counted satin stitch using silk threads in brilliant bright colours - red, green, yellow, black and white. Inside it has handy pocket for storing papers and straps for attaching the Ipad.
Dimensions: 22x31cm
Total length of removable outer strap 44cm.
This wallet is made by skilled women Artisans from Afghanistan. Each wallet is unique in its patterns and colour combinations. You can use it as elegant evening handbag or as your everyday purse. If you like handcrafted products you'll appreciate the skill that has been used to make this product! The value of timeless embroidery only increases as times go by.
The wallet has two internal pockets and coin purse that can be closed with a zipper. The black&white embroidery has black silk lining. Colourful embroidery has two options: blue or brown silk lining.
Dimensions: 10×20 cm
Put on these funky slippers which give you comfort and look just great!
Check out this video on how the slippers are made by the disabled women in Kampala: https://www.facebook.com/DisabledInitiatives/videos/297437514213059/
Materials: Cotton, polyurethane foam.
Sizes:
M: approx. 10”
L: approx. 11”
Each product is handmade, often by disabled people who lack basic numeracy skills and cannot use a tape measure. However, they put all their love and care into each product. We hope that you find the tiny variations in size, pattern, and colours as part of the charm of the product!
Handy drawstring backbag with groovy look! You can use it for going to the gym, taking a a walk or going swimming or to the beach. Super easy to use.
The bag is lined with black cotton fabric. Made with colourful kitenge fabrics from Uganda by Kampala Disabled Initiatives.
The fabrics may bleed. Wash separately at 30°C.
Material: Cotton kitenge cloth.
Dimensions: 47x34cm
Each product is handmade, often by women who lack basic numeracy skills and cannot use a tape measure. However, they put all their love and care into each product. We hope that you find the tiny variations in size, pattern, and colours as part of the charm of the product!
This Yoga Mat Bag tailored from colourful African kitenge fabrics brings joy to your workout! It is made by disabled Ugandan artisans. The fabric is comfortable cotton and the design makes it easy to carry it around by foot or by bicycle. The bag has one long handle. The mouth of the bag can be closed with a string. Interior lining is black cotton fabric.
Materials: cotton, synthetic string. The fabrics may bleed. Wash separately at 30°C.
Size: bottom 18 cm, length 71 cm
Each product is handmade, often by women who lack basic numerical skills and cannot use a tape measure. However, they put all their love and care into each product. We hope that you find the tiny variations in size, pattern, and colours as part of the charm of the product!
Gifts for Him
Protect and hydrate your beard and skin with 100% natural baobab oil containing vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and essential fatty acids. An invigorating blend of Tea Tree and Patchouli Essential Oils promotes healthy skin, nourishes roots, stimulates hair growth and gives a fresh, spicy and musky scent. This beard oil minimizes beard itch, moisturizes and nourishes your beard and keeps it looking healthy. Ethically produced by a women’s cooperative in Ghana and bottled in Canada.
Baobab oil is extracted from the fruit seeds of the Baobab tree (Adansonia digitata). Baobab fruit contains high levels of Vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, potassium and fibers as well as Omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, which are known to enable healthy tissue regeneration. Baobab Oil is the new superfood for your skin and beard!
Ingredients: 100% natural baobab oil, Pachouli essential oil, Tea tree essential oil
Packaging: 100 ml amber glass bottle with cream pump and cap. The product is packaged in Canada.
Keep baobab oil away from direct sunlight, in a dry and cool place. Throw empty packages into a container for package waste, this way it will be recycled. You can also bring your empty package back to Mamaa Trade for a refill.
Put on these funky slippers which give you comfort and look just great!
Check out this video on how the slippers are made by the disabled women in Kampala: https://www.facebook.com/DisabledInitiatives/videos/297437514213059/
Materials: Cotton, polyurethane foam.
Sizes:
M: approx. 10”
L: approx. 11”
Each product is handmade, often by disabled people who lack basic numeracy skills and cannot use a tape measure. However, they put all their love and care into each product. We hope that you find the tiny variations in size, pattern, and colours as part of the charm of the product!
Gifts for Her
This nifty and comfortable tote basket is a perfect fit for shopping or going to the beach or on a picnic. The natural colours and patterns make it also a beautiful interior decoration. The basket woven out of natural elephant grass is light, but thanks to its goatskin handles also durable, holding heavier items, too. With its elegant look, it can easily replace a purse on a summer concert or a beach trip. Should there be a moment when the basket does not have any other use, it is also perfect for storing magazines waiting to be read, or for hiding the hats and scarves that tend to pile up in the hallway. It is a truly multipurpose basket that has a place in every home.
Dimensions: width 36cm, height (with handle) 47cm
The basket is made of natural veta vera grass straw, handles are covered with goatskin. Avoid long-time use in humid conditions. Should the basket loose its shape, hydrate it lightly, and restore its initial form. Allow it to dry in a well-ventilated room. Colors may fade in contact with direct sunlight. Caution – this product may splinter!
This nifty and comfortable tote basket is a perfect fit for shopping or going to the beach or on a picnic. The basket woven out of natural elephant grass is light, but thanks to its goatskin handles also durable, holding heavier items, too. With its elegant look, it can easily replace a purse on a summer concert or a beach trip. Should there be a moment when the basket does not have any other use, it is also perfect for storing magazines waiting to be read, or for hiding the hats and scarves that tend to pile up in the hallway. It is a truly multipurpose basket that has a place in every home.
Dimensions: width 36cm, height (with handle) 47cm
The basket is made of natural veta vera grass straw, handles are covered with goatskin. Avoid long-time use in humid conditions. Should the basket loose its shape, hydrate it lightly, and restore its initial form. Allow it to dry in a well-ventilated room. Colors may fade in contact with direct sunlight. Caution – this product may splinter!
Beautiful and handy bicycle basket for transporting your goods in style. Metal bar inside the weaving keeps to basket in form. Mounts directly to the headset of your bicycle. Adjustable goat leather straps allow you to attach the basket to most bicycle models.
Dimensions: 38cm (W), 28cm(L), 25cm(H)
Max. load capacity 10kg.
The basket is made of natural veta vera grass straw, straps are goatskin. Avoid long-time use in humid conditions. Should the basket loose its shape, hydrate it lightly, and restore its initial form. Allow it to dry in a well-ventilated room. Colours may fade in contact with direct sunlight. Caution: this product may splinter.
Earrings Drop Earrings Not Bombs are a mixture of Middle-Eastern colour combinations, and patterns with specific meanings. The colourful earrings match well a unicolour dress or blouse.
Small Projects Istanbul is a centre in Turkey that offers work and education opportunities to Syrian refugees in Istanbul. One of their popular projects is making these beautiful earrings with a message of peace.
Take a look at a video by AJ+ about the centre’s activities and earrings.
Materials: brass plaited with gold or silver, silk thread
Dimensions (total length): 7cm
Size of the pendant: 5 cm
Afghan women are real champions in embroidering! You can proudly wear this flower pattern purse made by women in rural Bamiyan District in Afghanistan. The from side of the bad has been embroidered on handmade woollen fabric, backside is same colour cotton fabric. The bag is with soft lining and fits easily a mini-Ipad or e-reader.
The strap can be adjusted and removed. Bag closes with a zipper.
Materials: woollen weave, cotton.
Dimensions: 18cm x 24cm
This a a handcrafted product - take good care of it! Clean with damp cloth of hand wash separately. Colours may bleed.
This simple and beautiful sleeve protects your tablet from scratches. The sleeve is made of black cotton fabric, and has a thin soft padding covered with blue lining. There is a hand-embroidered geometric flower patterns on one side of the sleeve.
Dimensions: 22cm x 27cm
Materials: Cotton, polyester lining.
This is a delicate handmade product, handle with care! Clean with a damp cloth or hand wash gently. The fabric may bleed.
This stylish Ipad case has beautiful embroidered stripe on one side. The case is made of black cotton fabric and lined with thin blue cotton fabric. It is highlighted with a 24cm x 4,5cm hand embroidered strip. The precise embroidery is traditional Afghan counted satin stitch using silk threads in brilliant bright colours - red, green, yellow, black and white. Inside it has handy pocket for storing papers and straps for attaching the Ipad.
Dimensions: 22x31cm
Total length of removable outer strap 44cm.
This wallet is made by skilled women Artisans from Afghanistan. Each wallet is unique in its patterns and colour combinations. You can use it as elegant evening handbag or as your everyday purse. If you like handcrafted products you'll appreciate the skill that has been used to make this product! The value of timeless embroidery only increases as times go by.
The wallet has two internal pockets and coin purse that can be closed with a zipper. The black&white embroidery has black silk lining. Colourful embroidery has two options: blue or brown silk lining.
Dimensions: 10×20 cm
This Yoga Mat Bag tailored from colourful African kitenge fabrics brings joy to your workout! It is made by disabled Ugandan artisans. The fabric is comfortable cotton and the design makes it easy to carry it around by foot or by bicycle. The bag has one long handle. The mouth of the bag can be closed with a string. Interior lining is black cotton fabric.
Materials: cotton, synthetic string. The fabrics may bleed. Wash separately at 30°C.
Size: bottom 18 cm, length 71 cm
Each product is handmade, often by women who lack basic numerical skills and cannot use a tape measure. However, they put all their love and care into each product. We hope that you find the tiny variations in size, pattern, and colours as part of the charm of the product!
Beautiful Gift Basket for people who appreciate ethical and sustainable products!
The Gift Basket includes: beautiful Bolga Tray Basket, 250ml Whipper Shea butter, 100ml Baobab Oil or Baobab Beard Oil, Relaxing Shea Massage Candle, Heart Shea Soap and Peshtemal Turkish cotton towel. The price of the basket would be $150 if you buy all the products separately. Save $30 and get a perfect gift for those you care for!
You can select one of the ready models: for Her, for Him, or for All. Or send us a message and we’ll prepare a custom basket for you.
Fair trade basket, shea butter and baobab oil are produced by women’s cooperatives in Ghana. With the income earned from making shea butter the women are able to take better care of themselves and educate their children.
More info about the products:
-The Tray Interior Basket is handmade with Elephant grass (veta vera) in Northern Ghana. Modern design fits every purpose - use it for storing and carrying things. Beautiful interior element for every room.
-The Classic Peshtemal Turkish cotton towel is pre-washed, luxurious, lightweight, very absorbent and quick drying (size: 39"x70"inch - 100X180cm)
-Our premium quality Shea Butter is 100% natural, unrefined, fully vegan and cruelty free! Unrefined Shea has legendary moisturising and skin nourishing benefits: Loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, healthy fatty acids and valuable phytonutrients it is good for all skin types and ideal for damaged skin with its soothing and healing properties. You can select either natural shea butter (brown label) or shea butter with lavender essential oil (pink label) or shea with rosemary and mint essential oils (turquoise label).
-The handcrafted heart shaped shea soap is both cleansing and moisturising. The lather is soft and creamy making this a perfect face and body soap. This gentle cleansing suits all skin types. The scent is from lavender and lemongrass essential oils leaving your skin delicately perfumed with sweet fresh feeling. Ingredients: Shea butter, olive oil, coconut oil, water, lye, lavender and lemongrass essential oils.
-The Baobab Oil is the new superfood for your skin! Baobab fruit contains high levels of Vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, potassium and fibres as well as Omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, which are known to enable healthy tissue regeneration. If applied regularly, it stimulates collagen and elastin synthesis under the skin, making it perfect for reducing scars and stretch marks, psoriasis, eczema and wrinkles! The Baobab Beard Oil has an invigorating blend of Tea Tree and Patchouli Essential Oils which promote healthy skin, nourishes roots, stimulates hair growth and gives a fresh, spicy and musky scent. This beard oil minimizes beard itch, moisturizes and nourishes your beard and keeps it looking healthy.
-The relaxing Shea Massage Candle gives you all: cosy atmosphere, warm massage oil and rich scent. The oil is at the same time nourishing and moisturizing, keeping your skin healthy and young! Ingredients: 100% unrefined shea butter, baobab oil, beeswax, 100% pure ylang ylang and pachouli essential oils
Good for you, good for the producers, good for the planet!