by Trades of Hope - Guest Blogger | How To, Stories of Hope
How Whimsical Holiday Ornaments Are Empowering Women in Nepal (Read Time: 1 min.) Women in Nepal are using traditional Artisan techniques that have been passed down for generations to create whimsical holiday ornaments that empower them to overcome centuries of gender...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Celebrating Wins! Even When They’re Small Potatoes! – (Read Time: 2 min.) Fashion as a Force for Good sometimes looks like small potatoes. Scrappy Determination We love seeing our Artisan partners use their scrappy determination to think “big picture” and...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Give Kids in India Brighter Futures! – (Read Time: 3 min.) Mothers Working Together About twenty-five miles outside the city of Kolkata, India, a small group of women – mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends – gather in a circle near a sunny window. Dressed in...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Discover How Artisans Make These Amazing Genuine Woven Leather Bags! (Read Time: 1 min.) Here’s How! We were so amazed by the craftsmanship of our new genuine woven Leather Traveler Bag, we asked these Artisans to show us how they did it! Asha, one of our...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
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...