Alternatives Global Marketplace Information

Gainesville’s only fair trade gift and clothing store offering a unique selection of artisan crafts from around the world. Located in the Millhopper Shopping Center, Alternatives offers traditional folk art, unique handmade jewelry and handbags, home décor, art and sculpture, textiles, tabletop, meditation aids, body care and home fragrance. We build partnerships with artisans, cooperatives, and fair trade organizations worldwide to develop and market products that are economically just and environmentally sound. The artist receives a fair return for their effort, and you in turn obtain a hand-crafted item of beauty and originality that is sure to be cherished. With the purchase of these items, you are supporting a process that brings dignity to a people’s struggle for economic independence.