Welcome to Backyardbys!

Your purchases transform the lives of artisans in the developing world. Fair Trade provides sustainable, living wages for the cooperatives that hand craft our patchwork quilts, bedspreads, and other fabulous textiles.

Backyardbys is a business established to support craft textiles suppliers and wholesalers who purchase thier products from craft and weaving cooperatives in the developing world. They in turn strive to preserve traditional methods of hand weaving while providing a steady & fair income to the artisans.

We offer fabulous Handmade Quilts and Home Funishings from Guatemala, India and Pakistan.  Handmade by local artisans and fair trade cooperatives in towns, villlages and communities worldwide.

Handmade Quilts, Throws and Tapestries
Womens Handbags and Accessories
Ceramics
Table Cloths
Select domestic items as well

Fair trade is a system of exchange that seeks to create greater equity and
partnership in the international trading system by

  a.. Providing fair wages in the local context,
  b.. Supporting safe, healthy, and participatory workplaces,
  c.. Supplying financial and technical support to build capacity,
  d.. Ensuring environmental sustainability,
  e.. Respecting cultural identity,
  f.. Offering public accountability and transparency,
  g.. Building direct and long-term relationships, and
  h.. Educating consumers.

In addition to our fine fair trade items we also offer a diverse selection of domestic products including Bedding and Furniture as well as other quality home furnishing items.

If you don't find what your looking for on your first visit with us, please check back often as we are always adding new inventory items to our site. 

Thank you for shopping with Backyardbys!

Peggy