by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Helping Families in Kenya Rise Out of Slums – (Read Time: 4 min.) Mission of Hope Hannah used to walk mile after mile, knocking on doors, and hoping to find work – doing other people’s laundry. Being turned away meant no food on her family’s table that day. But...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
In small villages on the outskirts of Jaipur, Artisans in India continue to pass down the ancient art of block printing to the next generation. – (Read Time: 5 min.) The Ancient Art of Block Printing In large fire-heated kettles, villagers boil onions, tree...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Read Time: 6 min. No Voice Kanwel sits quietly while her husband speaks for her – a common practice in Pakistan. “They have no voice to speak their minds.” Unlike many men in Pakistan, Kanwel’s husband speaks for her because he wants her voice to be heard. He is...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Read Time: 5 min Beauty and Purpose Bai carefully studies the blueprints she helped design. She inspects the raw materials in front of her and begins to craft jewelry from what was once swirling colorful resin. Patience and care have caused it to solidify into a sleek...
