by Kathy Thomas | Artisans, Stories of Hope
Discover Stories of Hope in Bangladesh! In Bangladesh, gender discrimination, along with a lack of education, job skills, and job opportunities for women often leads to the exploitation of vulnerable women in areas of extreme poverty. Through your purchase, you’re...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
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...
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
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...
by Kathy Thomas | Artisans
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 –...