Siesta Crafts

Siesta Crafts: Fair Trade and Crafts from Around the World

Siesta Crafts is a fair trade shop and wholesaler that sells gifts, musical instruments and clothing of international origin. Its catalogue is organised into categories such as clothing, accessories, home and garden, jewellery, incense, musical instruments, faith and culture, and seasonal items.

Clothing and Accessories

The clothing section includes baja hoodies, coats, jackets and ponchos, dresses, dungarees and jumpsuits, jumpers and cardigans, shirts, shorts, skirts, tops, trousers, T-shirts and plus size, as well as a vintage selection. Accessories include bags and purses, belts, gloves, hair accessories, hats, keyrings and charms, scarves, socks and leg warmers.

Jewellery and 925 Silver

Jewellery covers earrings, necklaces and pendants, bracelets and wristbands, rings, anklets and beads. A standout is a 925 silver line with pieces such as carved Nepalese silver rings, moonstone or garnet stone rings, filigree earrings, bracelets and designs featuring motifs like the endless knot, om or mandalas. The catalogue shows prices ranging, for example, from £19.99 to £108.00 in this section.

Home, Garden and Décor

The home and garden section includes bathroom items, crafts and hobbies, furniture, garden and outdoors, home décor, art and prints, candles and holders, hanging decorations, mirrors, wall décor, office and stationery, ornaments and figurines, plant pots, vases and hangers, storage and organisation, and home textiles.

Incense and Wellbeing

The wellbeing section focuses on incense, with Tibetan varieties in stick, cone, resin and charcoal form, as well as incense holders and gift sets. Sound therapy products and singing bowls are also sold.

Musical Instruments

The instrument catalogue includes chimes and bells, drums, gongs, shakers, singing bowls, sound therapy instruments, taps and scrapes, thumb pianos and xylophones, and storage accessories.

Faith, Culture and Seasonal Items

The faith and culture category covers ancient Egyptian, Buddhism, Christianity, folklore, Hinduism, magic and mysticism, Mesoamerican, pagan, and replicas and resources. As for gifts and occasions, there are ideas for stocking stuffers, a gift guide, gift cards and gift wrapping, with specific sections for Halloween, Diwali, Christmas, Yule and winter solstice, as well as seasons such as back to school, autumn, lounging, the indoors gardener, winter woollies, warm interiors and festive fragrances.

Fair Trade and Product Origin

The company defines itself as a fair trade shop and wholesaler. It states that ethical sourcing is at the heart of its activity and that it guarantees fair pay to the artisans who make its products. The site specifically mentions kantha craft, one of the oldest and most cherished forms of embroidery from India, which has recently seen a surge in popularity. The company states that the artists behind these creations are paid fairly for their work.

Purchasing and Services

The online shop accepts payment methods such as American Express, Apple Pay, Diners Club, Discover, Google Pay, Maestro, Mastercard, PayPal, Shop Pay, Union Pay and Visa. It offers free UK delivery on orders over £35 and free UK returns. It has a separate wholesale site for professional accounts. It also has gift cards and a gift wrapping service.