by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
Read Time: 3 min. Women in U.S.A. Are Breaking Free From Poverty, Addictions, Trafficking, Trauma, and Abuse In the U.S.A., women breaking free from addiction, sex-trafficking, generational poverty, and trauma are rediscovering their value and identities, as...
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, Materials
What’s Amazing About This Ancient Blue Stone? – (Read Time – 2 min.) Natural Blue Stone Lapis or lapis lazuli is one of the most desired ancient semi-precious stones in history. The word lapis originates from the Latin word for “stone”. Depending on...
by Elisabeth Huijskens | Founders
Read Time: 8 min. Winter 2020 Collection This collection of fair trade holiday gifts brings a whole new meaning to the act of giving. These thoughtful gifts for your loved ones give back to women overcoming poverty and trafficking around the world. Warm & Cozy...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Emelyn’s Story of Hope in the Philippines – (Read Time: 2 min.) Searching for Hope When Emelyn was a little girl, her family moved from their village in the Philippines to the city – hoping her father could find a sustainable job with good wages. But...
