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Happy New Year!



From all of us at Digs.com, thank you for helping us make this season our best yet.

Because of your support we can keep our dream in helping Artisans and saving the planet, one purchase at a time. We hope you all had a wonderful Holiday, and a glorious upcoming New Year!


With kids ever changing and ever growing, choosing their Christmas gifts gets harder every year. This year, relax and shop the many eco friendly gifts perfect for every kid at DIGS!

1. Cubist Mittens, Scarf and Kerchief- Made from natural alpaca wool, this is a great set to have. It’s funky and quirky for the kids, super warm and durable for Mom’s approval!

2. Metro Striped Gloves, Scarf and Cap- Another great pick for warm winter wear, also made from natural fine alpaca wool in the Andes Mountains. These are great eco friendly gifts that will keep the kids warm when playing in the snow.

3. Dress Gloves and Tassel Cap- Especially luxurious, the Dress Gloves are a pair every kid should have.

4. Haitian Ju Ju Boy & Girl Dolls- Handwoven, beautiful dolls perfect for every little boy or girl. Plus when you buy them, the proceeds help generate a sustainable income source that in turn support families and communities in Haiti. It’s the gift that keeps on giving.

5. Collectors Robots-  These unique, funny and funky robots are made from recycled cardboard, posters and bottle caps, so they make great eco friendly gifts for the kids!

6. Rubber Sheep- Who can resist these cute little handmade sheep made of reclaimed rubber. Collect all five colors.

7. Lex Mini Stool- Who could ask for a better creation, the perfect size sitting Stool for kids! Sustainably harvested Acacia tree wood with recycled fabric seat from Morocco, great eco friendly gifts with a story.

8. Robot Keychain- A keychain tailor-made for everyone. Pick your child’s favorite color and it will make a great keychain for their backpacks! They’re super cool eco friendly gifts, made from recycled and reclaimed tire rubber.

9. Dusty Girl or Boy wall sticker- A bestseller among kid’s toys and gifts. A big wall sticker that comes with chalk and an eraser so kids can draw, write, color and be silly! You can erase and do something new every time, its a gift they’ll never get tired of.

10. Taxi Cab Ornament/Keychain- More great eco friendly gifts, made from recycled and reclaimed rubber tires. These Taxi Cabs can be used from keychains to Christmas Ornaments. The perfect present for any kid who loves Christmas! Plus, buy them in bulk and pass them out to everyone for super easy Christmas gifts.

11. Llama Ornament/Keychain- Adorable Llama keychains and ornaments, come in 4 different colors.

Still looking for a great holiday present for Mom too? Check out all the cool gifts that are perfect for Mom on our Eco Friendly Gifts for Mom shopping guide blog post also!

There are great eco friendly gifts for everyone at Digs.com this Holiday season, so skip the long  lines at the mall and stay warm at home by shopping online!


As most of you know, the big Scarfitecture Auction Event and Party was last Thursday, and it was amazing! So many people from all different industries and areas of the world came out to support these women artisans. Thanks to everyone who came out to support, including Ecouterre who wrote an amazing article about Scarfitecure!

Check out the article HERE


Winter birthdays coming up or still trying to find gifts for the holidays? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Here are the Top 10 Best Green Gifts that you can find right on Digs.com:

1. Collectors Robots- Who can resist! Perfect for the robot collector to the child within, these robots make great eco gifts made from recycled cardboard, bolts and bottle caps.

2. Origami Earrings & Necklaces- gorgeous origami crane and butterfly earrings made from recycled magazines are great eco gifts for mom.

3. Cork Cases- use the small case for your wallet, the medium case from your receipts to make-up and the large case for your iPad! Made from 100% recycled billboards and sustainable cork.

4. Leo Scarf- Great holiday eco gifts for those chilly winter days, the Leo Scarf has a matching Leo Cap and Leo Mittens. Made from natural fine Alpaca fiber.

5. Zebra Bag- Stylish, sophisticated and eco-friendly! These tote bags are great eco gifts, made from recycled and reclaimed rubber tires.

6. Kid’s Metro Striped Scarf- warm, classic and has matching mittens and tassel hat, made from natural fine Alpaca fiber.

7. Women’s Coco Sweater- the perfect sweater, you’ll want one in each color. Knit and designed by master artisans up in the Andes mountains, this luxurious yolk neck sweater is hand made out of natural fine alpaca fiber.

8. TranSglass Lidded Carafe- the perfect eco gifts for someone who loves to decorate, buy one or get the whole set of glasses for a beautiful ensemble.

9. Recycled Glass Earrings & Necklaces- The lovely transparent jewelry is made from recycled Bombay Sapphire Gin bottles. The shape captures the motion of the liquid drop and captivates the sun when you move. Contemporary, chic and eco, we love it.

10. Felt Tote Bags- Made of all naturally dyed Alpaca wool high up in the Andes mountains, these low-slung felt bags are funky and functional, awesome eco gifts! The deep-set pocket is big enough for a laptop with plenty of extra room for all your essentials. Buy alone, or add a trio of our stellar brooches. Pin them to your bag, or clip them onto your sweater – the most versatile bag EVER!

Looking for specific eco gifts for Mom, Dad or the Kids? Check out our other shopping guide blog posts!


Join DIGS and Original Women for a festive evening of drinks, eats,
and shopping – featuring unique collections of hand-crafted gifts,
accessories, clothing and more! Join us, bring friends and celebrate with double the fun and double the reward.

Good purchases for good causes, it’s doubly good!
Rhea, Gwendy, Anelle and all of us at DIGS and Original Women look forward to seeing you!

Can’t make it or wait for the event?
Shop online at www.Digs.com and see 25-60% off sales!

Need information or have questions?

Come join DIGS, Global Goods Parters, Tilonia, Indego Africa, Soham Dave, Rising Tide and more at this amazing and one time only Gershwin Hotel Event!

Drinks, food, shopping and live Folkloric Brazilian Latin Fusion and World Music by Monkia Oliveira and Bruxos.

Partying and shoping at the same time, who could ask for something better!

Click Here for more information.


The SCARFITECTURE Guatemala Book is now being sold!   The book is all about the premise of Scarfitecture; “ project aims to build awareness of the skills and abilities of Guatemalan women artisans by challenging their unlimited talents in weaving 7 scarves designed by world renown architects.”

If you couldn’t make it to any of the Scarfitecture events, this is the way to catch up on everything!

Follow this LINK or go to LuLu.com and buy one today for only $15.00! Hurry before they’re all sold out!


Looking for some unique gifts for Mom this holiday season? Look no further, DIGS has you covered! Check out these eco friendly gifts that are perfect way to say “I love you Mom!”.

1. Margarite Necklace- Want to surprise Mom with something stunning this year? This necklace shimmers like real gold but is made from Golden color thread over fabric and cardboard. Wonderful eco friendly gifts that will sparkle.

2. Recycled Glass Jewelry- Going with anything from denim to an evening dress, these earrings are perfect for every occasion. Mom will love these earrings and necklaces, plus they’re all made from recycled glass bottles. A great eco friendly gift that Mom will appreciate.

3. Glass Beaded Bracelet- Handmade by HIV+ women artisans in Rwanda who survived the 1994 Genocide. Each bracelet carries the signature of the woman who made it. By buying a bracelet, you become a part of the movement empowering these women. A very meaningful gift that will fill Mom’s heart with joy.

4. Cadena Chain Felt Necklace- Eco, green and easy to wear, looks so stylish. Handmade by artisans in our studio in Lima. Made of re-claimed felt by-product from an Andean hat factory, another great eco friendly gift. Each piece is painstakingly cut, threaded, glued and, pieced together with pride. A great accessory for Mom’s night outs!

5. Wild Silk Shawl & Scarf- Handwoven with wild silk from the Himalayan region of northern India and naturally dyed. So original, soft and visually stunning, no wonder these shawls and scarves are such a big seller.

6. Women’s Coco Sweater- We can’t say enough about this quintessential piece, Mom will want one in each color! Knit and designed by master artisans up in the Andes mountains, this luxurious yolk neck sweater is hand made out of natural fine alpaca fiber, gorgeous eco friendly gifts. Slightly shear, falls large with side flanges, ribbed arms, great over a tank or with a wrap belt.

7. Rays of Light Bag- Perfect for a busy Mom’s busy days. Useful for grocery shopping, travel, diaper bags, or as an everyday bag. Made of heavy duty waterproof tarpaulin fabric, contrast strap design with contrast stitching.

8. TranSglass Candle Holders-  With its recycled origins and sleek, fluid design, tranSglass conveys a positive attitude towards the environment, another great eco friendly gift. With old-world craftsmanship and sophisticated design, each tranSglass vessel is a unique, one-of-a-kind piece, Mom will love it on the dining room table.

9. TranSglass Cut Vases- A polished addition to any home decor, these vases will make Mom jump for joy! With their unique shape, everyone will be asking where you got them.

10. Shea Radiance Shea Butter- Pure oil blended with 100% premium, unrefined, organically grown and produced shea butter and a hint of cocoa butter. This light creamy butter is not refined or processed with chemicals. The classic Pure Shea Butters come in biodegradable cardboard tubs and many scents. Make a bath basket with a handful of amazing flavors of Shea Butter for Mom, she’ll love it.

Need help looking for gifts for the Kids too? Check out our Holiday Eco Friendly Gifts for the Kids shopping guide blog post!


Wow! An amazing article about Scarfitecture by Hand Eye Magazine, calling it a “venture in design”!

Check it out : http://handeyemagazine.com/content/scarfitecture


Can you DIGS it?

DIGS has a great new review from GetMilkshake.com as one of the best eco friendly online websites!

Check it out at : http://www.getmilkshake.com/can_you_digs_it


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