Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Old Orchard Blossoms Supporting African grandmothers ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home Page](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/) - [Previous Events](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/previous-events/) - Check out some of our Previous Fundraising Events. Not only do they raise money to support grassroots organizations who work with grandmothers in Africa. They are also fun! We often partner with other grandmother groups in Toronto. The more, the merrier, the more money raised. Stride to Turn the Tide Stride to Turn the Tide Toronto - [Upcoming Events](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/events/) - Previous Events - [Contact Us](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/contact-us/) - Email: oldorchardblossoms@gmail.com Send us a message: - [Donate](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/donate/) - YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE... Are you interested in donating to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign? $0.90 of every $1 goes directly to grassroots organizations in sub-Saharan Africa, which support grandmothers. All donations of $20 or more will receive a tax receipt. To donate online, simply click on the box below - you will be - [Shop](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/products/) - Many of the items we sell are Fair Trade. When you purchase Fair Trade items not only do you support the grandmothers in Africa, but also craftspeople in developing countries who are guaranteed fair wages for their work . As well, many of the artisans use sustainable or recycled materials. When we say 'hand made' - [Join Us](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/join-us/) - Are you interested in joining the Old Orchard Blossoms? We always welcome new members, grandmothers and "grand-others" - and new ideas. We meet on the second or third Monday afternoon of each month at the Church of St. Timothy, North Toronto. For more information on our group, send us a message on the Contact Us page or email us at oldorchardblossoms@gmail.com BECOME - [About Us and Our Partners](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/about-us/) - Old Orchard Blossoms Inspired by the amazing grandmothers from Africa at the Grandmothers Gathering in Toronto, in 2006, a handful of women at St. Timothy’s Anglican Church decided to support the work of the Stephen Lewis Foundation and its Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign . Our mandate is to raise awareness of the supportive role grandmothers play - [Privacy Policy](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/privacy-policy/) - Last updated: November 03, 2022 The Old Orchard Blossoms grandmother group is committed to protecting the rights and privacy of all users of this website. This website does gather and use personal information. Personal information is any personal identifiable information we maintain which would reasonably be considered to be confidential. We respect the privacy of ## Products - [Hand Knitted Backpack Keyring - Owl](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-backpack-key-ring-owl/) - Handknit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade. - [Hand Knitted Backpack Keyring - Crocodile](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-backpack-keyring-crocodile/) - Hand knit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade - [Hand Knitted Stuffy - Owl](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-stuffy-owl/) - Hand knit by women in Zimbabwe - [Hand Knitted Finger Puppet - Buffalo](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-finger-puppet-buffalo/) - Hand knit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade - [Hand Knitted Finger Puppet - African Wild Dog](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-finger-puppet-african-wild-dog/) - Hand knit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade - [Hand Knitted Finger Puppet - Teddy Bear](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-finger-puppet-teddy-bear/) - Hand knit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade - [Hand Knitted Backpack Keyring - Purple Zebra](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-backpack-keyring-purple-zebra/) - Hand knit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade. - [Hand Knitted Finger Puppet - Tiger](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-finger-puppet-tiger/) - Hand knit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade. - [Hand Knitted Stuffy - Zebra](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knit-stuffy-zebra/) - This cute zebra is handknit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade. 12" tall. - [Hand Knitted Stuffy - Koala](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knit-stuffy/) - This fun koala is hand knit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade. 8 1/2" tall. - [Hand Knitted Stuffy - Lion](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knit-stuffy-lion/) - This cute lion is hand knit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade. - [Hand Knitted Stuffy - Giraffe](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-stuffy-giraffe/) - Hand knit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade. 12" tall - [Hand Knitted Stuffy - Penguin](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-stuffy/) - Hand knit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade. 7" tall - [Hand Knitted Stuffy - Unicorn](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-stuffy-unicorn/) - Hand knit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade. 14" tall - [Hand Knitted Stuffy - Mama Kangaroo and Joey](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-stuffy-mama-kangaroo-and-joey/) - Hand knit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade. - [Beaded Rooster](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/beaded-rooster/) - This handsome beaded rooster comes in various colours. Handmade by artisans in Kenya. 7" x 6 1/2" - [Beaded Zebra](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/beaded-zebra/) - Beaded zebra, handmade by artisans in Kenya. 5 1/2" x 5". Colours may vary. - [Beaded Giraffe](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/beaded-lion/) - Handmade in Kenya. 19" tall. Colours may vary. - [Beaded Lizard](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/beaded-lizard/) - Hand-beaded by artisans in Kenya. Colours may vary. - [Beaded Lion](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/beaded-lion-2/) - Handmade by artisans in Kenya. - [Beaded Hippo](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/beaded-hippo/) - Handmade in Kenya. - [Beaded Turtle](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/beaded-turtle/) - Hand beaded in Kenya. Approximately 3" long. colours may vary. - [Beaded Monkey](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/beaded-monkey/) - Hand crafted in Kenya. - [Woven Basket - Tears of the Giraffe](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/woven-basket-tears-of-the-giraffe/) - Approximately 8" in diameter. Hand woven in Botswana. - [Queen of the Okavango - Julia Cairns](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/queen-of-the-okavango/) - 6" square - [Sleeping Simba - Julia Cairns](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/sleeping-simba/) - 5" x 7" - [Yee Haw! Julia Cairns](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/yee-haw-julia-cairns/) - 5" x 7" - [Tree of Life - Julia Cairns](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/tree-of-life/) - 5" x 7" - [Looking for Sweetness - Julia Cairns](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/looking-for-sweetness/) - 5" x 7" - [First Date - Julia Cairns](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/first-date/) - [Cool Mama Tricks - Julia Cairns](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/cool-mama-tricks/) - 5" x 7" - [To Market - Julia Cairns](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/to-market/) - 5" x 7" - [Touching the Sky - Julia Cairns](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/touching-the-sky/) - [Love Peace and Joy - Julia Cairns](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/love-peace-and-joy/) - [Balancing Act 2 - Julia Cairns](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/delicate-balance/) - 5" x 7" - [Busy, Busy Mama - Julia Cairns](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/busy-busy-mama/) - 5" x 7" - [Chicken Talk - Julia Cairns](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/chicken-talk-julia-cairns/) - 6" x 6" - [Child and the Chicken - Julia Cairns](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/child-and-the-chicken/) - 6" square - [Water Carriers - Julia Cairns](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/water-carriers/) - 6" square - [Down the Boro River - Julia Cairns](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/down-the-boro-river/) - 6" square - [Birds' View - Julia Cairns](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/birds-view/) - 6" square - [All A Twitter - Julia Cairns](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/all-a-twitter/) - 6" square - [Balancing Act 1 - Julia Cairns](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/balancing-act/) - 6" square (not as pictured) - [Working Mother - Julia Cairns](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/working-mother-card/) - 5" x 7" - [African Mamas - Julia Cairns](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/african-mamas/) - 5" x 7" - [Worth Waking Up For - Julia Cairns](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/worth-waking-up-for-julia-cairns/) - 5" x 7" - [Hand Knitted Finger Puppet - Highland Cow](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-highland-cow-finger-puppet/) - Hand knit by women in Zimbabwe. The Toronto Zoo now has 2 of these cows, if you want to see one in person! - [Hand Knitted Backpack Keyring - Highland Cow](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-highland-cow-backpack/) - Hand knit by women in Zimbabwe. The Toronto Zoo has two of these unique cows if you want to see one in person! - [Sisal Earrings](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/sisal-earrings/) - Hand crafted in Rwanda from natural sisal fibres threaded over a core of locally-gathered forest grasses. The naturally-white fibres are dyed with Rwandan tea leaves, creating a 100% natural product. Hypoallergenic earring hooks. 1" in diameter. - [Small Woven Bowl - Rwanda](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/small-woven-bowl-rwanda/) - Small hand woven bowl which is both functional and decorative. This design is a modern version of a traditional pattern in Rwanda. Each bowl has a loop on the back for hanging. 7" in diameter - [Three Strand Silk Necklace](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/multi-strand-silk-necklace/) - Hand crafted in Vietnam of silk fabric. 34" long. Can fit over head so no clasp needed. - [Single Strand Silk Necklace](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/single-strand-silk-necklace-2/) - Hand crafted in Vietnam of silk fabric. 32" long. Can fit over head so no clasp needed. Very light weight. - [Single Strand Silk Necklace](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/single-strand-silk-necklace/) - Hand crafted in Vietnam of silk fabric. 32" long. Can fit over head so no clasp needed. Light weight. - [Three Strand Silk Necklace](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/three-strand-silk-necklace-3/) - Hand crafted in Vietnam of silk fabric. 34" long. Can fit over head so no clasp needed. - [Three Strand Silk Necklace](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/three-strand-silk-necklace-2/) - Hand crafted in Vietnam of silk fabric. 34" long. Can fit over head so no clasp needed. - [Three Strand Silk Necklace](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/three-strand-silk-necklace/) - Hand crafted in Vietnam of silk fabric. 34" long. Can fit over head so no clasp needed. - [Silk " Fish" Bag](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/silk-fish-bag/) - This fun hand crafted silk bag from Vietnam could fit a phone or other small items. It includes a mini-fish coin purse. 9" long - [Cloth Bag with Rabbit](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/cloth-bag-with-rabbit/) - 14" x 12" Cotton. Printed from an original painting by Sheila Dalton. - [Beaded Rhino](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/beaded-rhino/) - Handmade by artisans in Kenya. 6" x 4". Colours may vary. - [Beaded Elephant](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/beaded-elephant/) - Handmade by artisans in Kenya. Colours may vary. - [Hand Knitted Finger Puppet - Zebra](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knit-finger-puppet-zebra/) - Hand knit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade - [Hand Knitted Backpack Keyring - Tiger](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-backpack-keyring-tiger/) - Handknit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade. - [Hand Knitted Backpack Keyring - Penguin](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-keychain-penguin/) - Hand knit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade. - [Hand Knitted Backpack Keyring - Zebra](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-backpack-keyring-zebra/) - Hand knit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade. - [Hand Knitted Backpack Keyring - Polar Bear](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-backpack-keyring-polar-bear/) - Hand knit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade. - [Hand Knitted Finger Puppet - Monkey](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-finger-puppet-monkey/) - Hand Knitted by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade. - [Hand Knitted Backpack Keyring - Elephant](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/handknitted-backpack-keyring-elephant/) - Hand knit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade. - [Hand Knitted Backpack Keyring - Unicorn](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-backpack-keyring-unicorn/) - [Hand Knitted Backpack Keyring - Koala](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-backpack-keychain-koala/) - [Hand Knitted Backpack Keyring - Giraffe](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-backpack-keychain-giraffe/) - [Hand Knitted Backpack Keyring - Fox](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-backpack-keyring-fox/) - [Hand Knitted Finger Puppet - Crocodile](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-finger-puppet-crocodile/) - Hand knit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade. - [Hand Knitted Finger Puppet - Hippo](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-finger-puppet-hippo/) - Hand knit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade. - [Hand Knitted Finger Puppet - Rhino](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-finger-puppet-rhino/) - Hand knit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade. - [Hand Knitted Finger Puppet - Lion](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/finger-puppet-lion/) - Hand knit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade. - [Hand Knitted Finger Puppet - Koala](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knit-finger-puppet/) - Hand knit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade. - [Hand Knitted Finger Puppet - Unicorn](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knit-finger-puppet-unicorn/) - Hand-knit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade. - [Hand Knitted Finger Puppet - Giraffe](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-finger-puppet/) - Hand knitted by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade - [Hand Knitted Finger Puppet - Elephant](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-finger-puppet-elephant/) - [Hand Knitted Finger Puppet - Fox](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-finger-puppet-fox/) - Hand knit by women in Zimbabwe - [Hand Knitted Backpack Keyring - Lion](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-backpack-keychains-lion/) - [Hand Knitted Backpack Keyring - Hippo](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-backpack-keychain-hippo/) - Hand knit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade - [Hand Knitted Stuffy - Fox](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-stuffy-fox/) - Hand knit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade. 10 1/2" tall. - [Hand Knitted Stuffy - Crocodile](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-stuffy-crocodile/) - Hand knit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade. 14" long - [Hand Knitted Stuffy - Polar Bear](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-stuffy-polar-bear/) - Hand knit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade. 11" tall - [Hand Knitted Stuffy - Elephant](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/hand-knitted-stuffy-elephant/) - Hand knit by women in Zimbabwe. Fair Trade. 11" tall - [Cozy Lined Toque](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/cosy-lined-toque/) - Just Cozy Brand. Also available in grey. - [Cozy Lined Mittens](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/cozy-lined-mittens/) - Just Cozy brand. Also available in beige. - [Cozy Lined Mittens](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/cosy-lined-mittens/) - Just Cozy Brand. Also available in black, - [Sunflowers - Julia Cairns](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/sunflowers/) - 6" square - [Shona Stone Sculpture - Man](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/shona-sculpture-standing-man/) - Hand carved in Zimbabwe. 8" tall. - [Village Morning - Julia Cairns](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/village-morning/) - 5" x 7" - [The Migration - Julia Cairns](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/the-migration/) - 5" x 7" - [Winter Solstice - Julia Cairns](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/winter-solstice-julia-cairns/) - 5" x 7" - [Cool Giraffe Tricks - Julia Cairns](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/cool-giraffe-tricks/) - 5" x 7" - [A Card Bundle - Any 4 of Julia Cairn's Cards](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/cards-bundle/) - List 5 cards for your bundle. Optionally, we can choose for you, just type 'Surprise'. - [Animal Tricks - Julia Cairns](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/animal-tricks/) - 5" x 7" - [Fuchsia Scarf](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/fuchsia-scarf/) - This rich pink scarf is 72" x29". Delicate fringe. - [Multi-Coloured Plaid Scarf](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/multi-coloured-plaid-scarf/) - &2" x 27" - [Plaid Scarf](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/plaid-scarf/) - Red and black plaid scarf 70" x 25" - [Shipping](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product/shipping/) ## Product categories - [Tickets](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product-category/uncategorized/) - [Scarves, Hats and Mitts](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product-category/scarves/) - [Cards](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product-category/cards/) - Most of the cards we sell have been created by artist Julia Cairns. Many are colourful, whimsical, happy pictures of African life, involving the daily lives of African women. We are very grateful to the artist for giving us permission to sell these cards in support of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. The cards and other art are also available through Julia’s website. Julia’s cards come in two sizes with envelopes. 5″ x 7″ or 6 1/2″ square. They can be used as greeting cards or are beautiful framed. The square cards require double postage to mail. The cards cost $6 each or you can purchase the 4 card bundle for $20. Mix and match any of Julia Cairns’ cards. - [Jewelry](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product-category/jewelry/) - [Home Decor](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product-category/home-decor/) - [African Art and Crafts](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product-category/african-art-and-crafts/) - [Necklaces](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product-category/jewelry/necklace/) - [Earrings](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product-category/jewelry/earring/) - [Children's Items](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product-category/children/) - [Bags and Purses](https://www.oldorchardblossoms.ca/product-category/bags/)