Bimala’s Story of Hope in Nepal
Read Time: 1 min. Generations of Artisan Tradition Family has played a huge role in Bimala’s life. For generations, her forefathers created handwoven designs on traditional handlooms. Bimala’s ancestors have passed down their knowledge of yarns, spinning, and...
Winter 2020 – The True Gift is Through Giving
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...
Asha’s Story of Hope
Read Time: 1 min. Overcoming a Lack of Education “There are no opportunities in India if you don’t have a good education, and all I have is a skill I learned from my mother. My mother taught me basic weaving and braiding. I shaped up this skill and...
Discover How Artisans Make These Amazing Genuine Woven Leather Bags!
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! Here’s How! #1 – First we use natural un-dyed vegetable-tanned leather and cut the components of the bag. #2 –...Kindred
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Trades of Hope is an ethical fashion and lifestyle brand that helps women around the world escape poverty and trafficking through our fair trade designs. Learn how you can partner with Artisans around the world here.