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...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Fashion as a Force for Good
The Dominican Republic Fighting Human Trafficking in the Dominican Republic – In the lush volcanic landscape of the island of Hispaniola, hidden beneath the warmth of the tropical sun and salty ocean breezes, lies a not-so-secret secret. Over six million...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Providing Hope to Conservation Refugees in Uganda – (Read Time: 4 min.) Ancient Artisans Nyirabaza winds the long golden grass firmly into place and carefully inspects her workmanship. Two weeks have passed since she gathered her bundles of tall grasses for...