by Elisabeth Huijskens | Founders
Read Time: 5 min. Renaissance of Thought is the concept for this ethically made collection at Trades of Hope. Unapologetically Feminine At the design level, we have taken a sophisticated and artistic approach to accessories: featuring jewelry mimicking sculptures, a...
by Gretchen Huijskens | Founders
Her Name is Ya Every woman has a name, face, and story. I met Ya a couple of years ago outside an airport in Cambodia. Although we had been working with her for years, selling ornaments and scarves she and her friends had been making, this was the first time I was...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
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...
by Kathy Thomas | Missions
Read Time: 2 min. GOOD NEWS! As many Americans experience food insecurity – many for the first time in their lives – due to the current COVID-19 economic crisis, Trades of Hope Founder Gretchen Huijskens recently challenged Trades of Hope Partners with an...
by Kathy Thomas | Founders
Read Time: 8 min. Celebrate International Women’s Day 2020 with Elisabeth Huijskens! Check out this latest interview with Elisabeth and get a sneak peek into the world of this Trades of Hope Founder, world traveler, and ethical fashion influencer who has dedicated her...
