Top5-SpringBreakPicks

At the Mustard Seed, our Mission is to sell high quality, fair trade products, that help sustain artisans throughout the world. For the month of March, we are highlighting 5 fabulous items for a fashionable and socially conscious spring break.

First, start with a beautiful, white embroidered tunic, from India. Our supplier is a company which is committed to nourishing sustainable artisan communities that honor traditional techniques such as embroidery. This 100% cotton tunic is a comfortable basic for any warm weather destination.

Next, pack a versatile dress. Our lovely cotton dress is made in a fair trade factory in Kathmandu, Nepal. The dress is accented with side pockets which are perfect for a phone or sunglasses! The pockets have pleats and embroidered details. This company is also a certified green business that produces clothing that is socially, environmentally and economically responsible.

Of course you will need a tote bag for the pool, beach or local shopping. Our tote is made of sturdy cotton with a hand-screened fern pattern and has an inner pocket. The tote is approximately 17 x 1 x 18 inches.

Accessorize your tunic or dress with a soft red scarf or beaded necklace. Each scarf is produced with traditional techniques to support young refugee women in Kenya. We are featuring a tomato red and grey tasseled scarf which is made of rayon and cotton and is approximately 36″ x 88″. Each one is hand dyed so that no two are alike.

The gorgeous 12 strand bead necklace comes from artisans in Guatemala. The necklace is 16.5 inches long and has a magnetic clasp for quick and easy accessorizing. The artisan group is located on Lake Atitlan which may have inspired the lovely color combination of sand, white and teal beads.

Bon Voyage!