Business Details
10 Years
experience
Ethical Clothing & Gifts in Edinburgh
Established in 2016, Dandelion & Ginger emerged from the legacy of 'Joolz', a renowned silver jewellery business, to focus on ethical and sustainable retail. Our mission is to curate products that align with values of fairness, sustainability, and beauty, offering a carefully selected range of clothing, gifts, and body products. We prioritise partnerships with over 60 fairtrade companies and local artisans, ensuring every item meets rigorous ethical standards. Our Edinburgh-based store showcases global and local craftsmanship, from organic cotton apparel to handmade ceramics, while supporting community projects. We specialise in natural materials like hemp, bamboo, and recycled fibres, complemented by essential oils, candles, and stationery crafted on FSC-certified paper.With a commitment to reducing environmental impact, our products are packaged using recyclable materials. Our team combines decades of experience in ethical retail, ensuring expertise in sourcing and customer service. As a trusted Edinburgh destination, we bridge conscious consumers with artisans worldwide, fostering transparency and social responsibility. Our dedication to quality and ethical practices has made us a leader in Scotland's sustainable retail sector. We continuously expand our offerings to include innovative eco-friendly products while maintaining competitive pricing and exceptional customer care.
Services
Ethical Clothing
Handmade Gifts
Essential Oils
Natural Candles
Fairtrade Homewares
Organic Body Products
Handcrafted Stationery
Bamboo Textiles
Recycled Jewellery
Vegan Accessories
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We support local and global artisans through fairtrade partnerships
- Our products use organic, recycled, and natural materials exclusively
- We offer unique handmade items unavailable elsewhere in Edinburgh
- We provide free shipping on orders over 35
- We stock over 60 ethical brands and local creators
Services
Ethical Clothing
Our ethical clothing collection features organic cotton, bamboo viscose, and hemp garments sourced from fairtrade-certified producers. Each piece combines modern design with eco-conscious materials, including seasonal scarves, leggings, and casual wear. All items meet strict ethical production standards while maintaining affordability and style.
Handmade Gifts
We curate unique handmade gifts from local and international artisans, including upcycled jewellery, recycled glassware, and fairtrade Mexican tiles. Our selection supports small-scale creators while offering customers distinctive, high-quality items that reflect global craftsmanship traditions and sustainable practices.
Essential Oils
Our essential oils collection features pure organic blends from Organica J, including therapeutic-grade balms and aromatic oils. Sourced ethically from sustainable producers, these products use natural ingredients without synthetic additives, catering to wellness enthusiasts seeking authentic aromatherapy solutions.
Natural Candles
We offer beeswax and soy-based candles from ethical brands like Dalit, featuring natural scents such as lavender and coconut. These hand-poured candles support social initiatives while providing clean-burning, long-lasting illumination made using renewable resources and traditional techniques.
Fairtrade Homewares
Our homeware range includes Hannah Turner Ceramics, Rachelle W kitchenware, and fairtrade textiles. All items meet fairtrade certification standards, ensuring artisans receive fair compensation. Products combine functionality with artistic design, offering eco-friendly alternatives for conscious consumers.
Questions
What ethical standards do your products meet?
All products meet fairtrade, organic, or recycled material standards with transparent supply chains.
Do you offer international shipping?
Yes, we ship worldwide with free delivery on UK orders over £35.
Are your products vegan-friendly?
Most items are vegan, including our Ruby Shoo shoes and bamboo textiles.
How do you support local artisans?
We partner with Edinburgh-based creators and community projects for 30% of our stock.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay through our secure website.
