Shopping and strolling around charming Downtown McKinney is one of my favorite pastimes in DFW. There are dozens of unique local businesses to explore around the McKinney square, where I can always seem to find something delicious to snack on or something pretty that needs to come decorate my home! 

One of my favorite local shops in the area is Fair & Square Imports, where can not only find a wide assortment of beautifully handcrafted global goodies, you can also feel good about where your money is going too. Here’s a few reasons why I love to shop Fair & Square.

 

Ethically Sourced Fair Trade Products

All of the products for sale at Fair & Square Imports uphold fair trade standards. Simply put, this means artisans around the world in vulnerable communities are paid a living wage for their hard work. The environments where they create their goods have safe working conditions, where children are never exploited and women are given equal opportunity. This artisan-first mentality prioritizes long-term investment in community relationships and sustainable, environmentally-friendly business practices. 

Part of the mission at Fair & Square is to help eradicate global poverty by only stocking products from small-scale artisans, nonprofit organizations, and farmers from all over the world.

As Fair & Square Imports themselves put it: “It’s a win-win situation: you get a gift that was handcrafted with love, and artisans get to provide basic necessities to their families and hope for future generations.”

 

Unique Handcrafted Designs

In addition to the importance of the core mission at Fair & Square, it’s worth noting that the products they stock are genuinely beautiful too. It’s a great place to search for meaningful gifts for others, because all of their intricate pieces of jewelry, hand-painted Christmas ornaments, glass dishware, imaginative toys, and more are one of a kind pieces.

When you purchase someone a gift from this store, they won’t find anything like it at large chain stores or even neighboring boutiques. Here are a few of my own favorite products they’ve carried for the last several years.

 

Tree of Life Stone Necklace from Peru

 

Butterfly Wing Jewelry from Peru

 

Phoenician Glass Plates and Goblets from West Bank

 

Quilled Paper 3D Cards from Vietnam

 

Olive Wood Mini Spoons from Kenya

 

Leather Goods from India

 

Hand-Painted Wooden Dragon Toys from Columbia

 

Fluffy Llama Toys from Peru

 

Colorful Soapstone Word Hearts from Kenya

 

Visit Fair & Square Imports in McKinney, TX

If you’re searching for a unique gift for someone you love or if you’re just planning a fun day exploring Downtown McKinney, I recommend checking out Fair & Square Imports!

10th Anniversary Party on Saturday, September 3

Next Weekend on Saturday, September 3 they will celebrate their 10th anniversary in business with 50% discounts, cake, champagne, a prize wheel, and best of all: a live llama photo opp! There will be REAL llamas in-store for guests to pet and photograph from 10 AM – 1 PM and alpacas roaming around Downtown McKinney (with their handlers) from 11 AM – 1 PM. Stop by, shop local, and give a llama a hug!