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Teardrop Recycled Cotton Insect & Bee House
£24.95
UK estimated delivery on or before Fri 24 Oct
18+, T&C apply. Subject to status.
The Story in Short
Offer solitary bees and other beneficial insects a cosy place to shelter with this beautifully handcrafted teardrop recycled cotton insect & bee house. Perfect for adding character to your outdoor space, it also makes a thoughtful, eco-friendly gift for nature lovers and gardeners.
This bee and bug nester has been skilfully crafted by Fair Trade artisans in India using recycled metal, salvaged cotton, sustainable bamboo tubes and natural munja. Due to this, each house is a different mix of colours, making each one unique.
Dimensions below exclude hanging cord.
Dimensions & Gifting Options
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Sending as a gift? Everything we send comes in lovely recyclable packaging, with the option to add a gift note at checkout (printed on recycled, textured A6 card with our branding). As standard, the price is never printed on the packing slip.
We offer an in-house gift-wrapping service or you can purchase our beautiful handmade gift wrap and gift boxes to do this at home.
Delivery & Returns
All orders are sent within 1 working day, with tracking included.
UK
- Standard: Royal Mail Tracked 48 - £3.95 or FREE over £30
- Next Day*: APC Overnight - £4.99 (order by 3pm)
- Saturday: Royal Mail Special Delivery - £9.95 (order by 3pm Friday)
Postcode restrictions may apply - see our delivery page. *Mon-Fri only, excluding bank holidays.
International
- Europe: Royal Mail International Tracked – up to £14.95
- Rest of World: Royal Mail International Tracked – up to £17.95
3-7 working days, excluding customs delays. Customs/import fees may apply.
Returns
Changed your mind? No problem.
- 90 days to return unless personalised (30 days for experience gifts)
- Items must be unused and in original packaging
Full details on our delivery and returns page.
Our Ethics & Sustainability
- Fair Trade gifts handcrafted by skilled artisans
- Natural, reclaimed, and recycled materials wherever possible
- Ethically sourced by-product leather
- Supporting artisan communities and preserving traditional skills
- Reforesting the planet with Tree Nation and Treefo
- 100% recyclable postal packaging
- Zero products to landfill
- Net-Zero website
- Living Wage employer
Why shop with us
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More information
Solitary bees are among the UK’s most effective pollinators, yet modern landscaping and habitat loss have left them with fewer safe places to nest. By placing our beautifully handcrafted teardrop recycled cotton insect & bee house in your garden, on a balcony, or against a sunny wall, you’ll help protect them while enriching your outdoor space with a unique decoration.
Position your bee hotel in a sheltered, sunny spot near pollen-rich flowers to encourage bees and other beneficial insects to settle in. The design includes a sturdy metal ring for easy mounting on a fence or wall, or you can hang it from a branch using the long loop attachment. As solitary bees are non-aggressive, you can safely place these in busy outdoor areas.
Made with natural munja instead of jute; munja is a tough grass (saccharum munja) with great natural water-repellent abilities, and has been sustainably sourced from across India.
Please note that each teardrop recycled cotton insect & bee house is unique, has a different mix of colours, and possesses distinct traits as a result of its handmade nature.
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Noah’s Ark
India
This product has been made by Noah’s Ark, a fantastic member of both the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) and Fair Trade Forum India.
With their mission to commit themselves and the producer groups they work with to Fair Trade principles, their goal is to change the lives of grassroots artisans. The organisation works with around 49 talented producer groups, representing approximately 500 artisans collectively working towards the eradication of poverty.
Their focus on education and capacity building enables the people they support to become more aware of fair working conditions and the environment, in order to promote the value, cultural heritage and beauty of their handmade products.
By making a purchase, you are helping to continue the fantastic work of our producers.
