Weaving a Heritage of Hope in Guatemala
Read Time: 5 min. Filomena and the women of her village are weaving a heritage of hope in Guatemala. Together, they handcraft traditional kimonos, using ancient Mayan jaspé dyeing and weaving techniques. Together, they’re empowering their families out of...
The Ancient Art of Amate – How It’s Made
Preserving the ancient Artisan traditions of her ancestors, Maribel and her husband, Jorge, create beautiful amate art from the bark of local trees that grow near their village in Mexico. (Read Time: 2 min.) How It’s Made Choosing the Best Tree Bark “Amate...
Afsar’s Story of Hope in India
Afsar’s Story of Hope – (Read Time: 1 min.) Eighteen years old, Afsar is young and beautiful… and painfully shy. In spite of her timid nature, she commands the attention of everyone who meets her. Her craftsmanship skills are surprising for someone so...
This Fair-Trade Story Has a Fairy-Tale Ending!
This Fair-Trade Tale Has a Fairy-Tale Ending – (Read Time: 3 min.) Once Upon a Time in India Once upon a time in India, two young aspiring designers went to school to pursue their passion for fashion and Artisan traditions. Over the years, they developed a...Kindred
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2. a blog by Trades of Hope
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