by Elisabeth Huijskens | Founders
Read Time: 7 min. * CLICK ON THE VIDEO ABOVE TO WATCH * Hi! I’m Elisabeth, one of the founders and the C.C.O. at Trades of Hope! Welcome to this event where you’ll discover “5 Ways Your Jewelry Can Create Opportunities for Women” around the world. Sound...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Read Time: 3 min. Humble Beginnings Growing up in India, Beula loved the fresh air and wide-open spaces of her beloved rural village. When she was 21 years old, Beula married and moved to the city to be with her new husband. But she struggled to adjust to her new life...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
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 young and seemingly insecure. Thankful for...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Read Time: 4 min. Pebbles in Our Shoes A wise teacher once taught that the greatest way to create positive change is not by giving people the right answers… but by asking them the right questions… questions that will leave them wondering…...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
Read Time: 5 min. In a small village on the outskirts of Jaipur, Artisans in India continue to pass down the ancient art of block printing to the next generation. The Ancient Art of Block Printing In large fire-heated kettles, villagers boil onions, tree bark,...