Bead-dazzled! Napkin Rings | This bedazzling set of 2 napkin rings is handmade by artisans hailing from the village of Moradabad in Northern India. Crafted primarily by women at home while their children are at school, the sale of these products provides much needed supplemental income for this community.
- Bead-dazzled! Napkin Rings | This bedazzling set of 2 napkin rings is handmade by artisans hailing from the village of Moradabad in Northern India. Crafted primarily by women at home while their children are at school, the sale of these products provides much needed supplemental income for this community.
- Kisii My Heart | These hand-carved soapstone hearts found in the Kisii region in western Kenya were given as wedding favors at Ben Cain's wedding. The stone is dyed and painted by artisan families and sold with the help of the Muungano Artist Self-Help Group which supports education, community development and AIDS treatment efforts.
- Reflecting Change Scarf | Given as gifts to bridesmaids to match their dresses at a recent Bay Area wedding. Each piece is handcrafted by the women of Asha Handicrafts, an organization that empowers hundreds of artisans throughout India. Asha, meaning hope in Sanskrit, provides education and employment to its artisans
- Classical Glass Bauble Bracelet | Handcrafted by Toucan Krafte in New Delhi, India. Toucan Krafte enables artisans with limited education and social mobility to work from home and earn a sustainable livelihood, while providing training and skills to help them realize their dreams.
- Fair Reflection Mirror | From El Madero de Jesus crafted by women artisans in El Salvador who are able to earn a living wage while working from home and raising their families.
- Helter-Shellter Multistrand | This quirky assorted shell and crochet necklace is crafted in partnership with Tara Projects, a Fair Trade organization in New Delhi that enables women artisans to support their families by providing health care, education, and a savings plan.
- High Five Bracelet | Handcrafted by Mohammad Ali, an independent artisan in Bali, and distributed by MitraBali, an organization that promotes eco-friendly handcrafts, community development and local reforestation, this bracelet ensures the whole community benefits
- Mirror, Mirror | Using a traditional Indian inlaying technique, each reflective piece in this mirror is individually inlaid into soft lacquer to create the beautiful design. Crafted by women artisans in their homes with great care.
- Silken Strength Cosmetic Pouch | This richly decorative silk pouch is handcrafted by Nepalese artisans of Sana Hastakala, a group started by UNICEF in 1989 that empowers underprivileged artisans through skills training and business and community development projects.
- Square Deal Purse | Taking inspiration from a long tradition of bead and embroidery work, the artisans from the Nam Dinh province in Vietnam are now transferring their skills to more contemporary products and spending some of the profits to care for handicapped orphans in the community.
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