# Ethical Artisanal Plushies These Handmade Plush Toys From Dsenyo Help Empower Female Artisans By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-11-21 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-plush-toys References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2014/11/19/gifts-that-give-back-2014/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedly&utm_reader=feedly) & [dsenyo](http://www.dsenyo.com/products/little-friends-handmade-dolls) If you are looking for handmade plush toys to give your little one that they will love but are also socially conscious, this line from Dsenyo is a great option. The fair trade social business helps female artisans in countries like Brazil, Malawi and Zambia by giving them sustainable jobs and an alternative source of income. Where as the Dsenyo online shop offers a wide variety of products including home decor and clothing, their [Little Friends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-proba) line will appeal specifically to young children. The handmade plush toys in particular help 17 members of Malawi's Mwayiwathu HIV Support Group. The women's cooperative that created the [safari themed stuffed animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastodon-mascot) are either affected by AIDS or deal with the disease within their family. A true menagerie of animals, the diverse product line are made out of a cotton African fabric. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: South America, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Socially Conscious Toys:** Opportunity for businesses to create handmade plush toys that support social causes and empower artisans. - **Fair Trade Business:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in the fair trade market by providing sustainable jobs and alternative sources of income for artisans. - **Ethical Home Decor:** Businesses can tap into the demand for ethical home decor products by sourcing handmade, sustainable items. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation can come from toy manufacturers who prioritize social impact and support female artisans in developing countries. - **Fashion and Textile:** Opportunity for fashion and textile industries to collaborate with fair trade artisans and create products using traditional techniques and sustainable materials. - **Home Decor:** Home decor businesses can differentiate themselves by offering ethically made products that empower female artisans and support sustainable livelihoods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adorable Organic Stuffed Animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-stuffed-animals.md) - [Animal-Tracking Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fahlo.md) - [Social Good Plush Highland Cows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barnyard-legend-plushies.md) - [Imaginative Soft Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blabla.md) - [Intricately Handcrafted Animal Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lulu-the-lamb.md) - [Recordable Stuffed Animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubido-factory.md) - [Mental Health Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-calmness-crew.md) - [Emotional Exploration Plushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotional-baggage-by-solobo-toys.md) - [D2C Artisan Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisan-marketplace1.md)