by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Materials
Read Time: 2 min. What exactly is capiz anyway? Natural capiz shell is an eco-friendly, abundant, and sustainable resource found in the Pacific Ocean near the equator. Capiz shell is abundant throughout the Philippine Islands. Throughout the Philippines, a country of...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Rafiqan’s Story of Hope in India – (Read Time: 1 min.) Empowered Through Skills Training “I’ve been working as an Artisan for fourteen years. I’m married, and we live with my in-laws on the outskirts of Jaipur. My mother-in-law is a housewife, and my...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
A Family Tradition Inspired by Artisan traditions passed down for generations, women in southern Mexico create handcrafted fair-trade jewelry, fashions, and home décor that reflect their ancient culture and create social change. They’re providing safe jobs with...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Read Time: 3 min. Natural Capiz Shells Every pair of handcrafted capiz shell earrings begins at the bottom of the sea surrounding the Philippine Islands. Named for its abundance in the province of Capiz, the capiz shell is the lining of a marine mollusk. Before glass...
