Trades of Hope Introduces Color Therapy! This collection embodies a palette of bold self-standing colors that elicit a strong statement. – (Read Time: 5 min.)
The Styles
These styles feature vibrant colors but will be gently balanced with tones silver and gold.
Unapologetic Color
Unapologetic color reflects the unapologetic spirit of women around the world. This collection is made by women who are overcoming poverty and oppression, finding opportunity and independence.
Unapologetic color invites us into a joyous and enlivening summer. The use of hue and vibrance remarkably represent the love of color held true by many of the cultures we collaborate with around the world.
India
Women in India are declaring that their voices are important and needed.
Using ancient Artisan traditions passed down for generations, women in India use hand-carved wooden blocks dipped in azo-free dyes to create beautiful traditional block-printed designs like this Blush Dotted Kerchief. Each 100% breathable cotton kerchief is feminine and fun with hand-stamped red dots, burgundy accents, and a white dotted border on blush pink fabric. Wear it your way – around your neck, head, or add it to your favorite tote, as a stylish and fun accent! Every kerchief has variations as a part of the Artisan-made charm!
Marigold Leather Crossbody – SOLD OUT
Inspired by the warmth and happiness of marigold flowers, this eye-catching genuine leather crossbody bag from India will add a pop of sunshine to your wardrobe with natural vegetable-tanned yellow earth-tones.
This ultra-soft, washed and tumbled leather bag is handcrafted to create the look and feel of well-loved vintage leather. Artisans finish each bag with braided leather accents on the front flap that also features a magnetic snap closure. The adjustable removable crossbody strap with antiqued brass accents lets you style this comfy bag your way!
Add a bit of fanciful fair-trade fun to your wardrobe with this dainty Golden Elephant Charm from India!
This adorable single elephant charm can easily be added to many of your favorite designs like our Long Chain Necklaces and Bold Link Necklace.
Double your impact on poverty when you buy two elephant charms to wear with our Customizable Gold Hoops.
Riviera Earrings – SOLD OUT
Peach moonstone studs, turquoise beaded glass in lightweight gold-tone frames with velvet backing, and fun turquoise fringe make these earrings totally unique!
Serenity Onyx Bracelet & Tranquil Onyx Bracelet (SOLD OUT)
Traditionally known as symbols of confidence, genuine onyx gemstones make this earth-tone green and multicolor stretch bracelet from India mesmerizing. Add some sparkling color therapy to your wardrobe with faceted, genuine, aqua onyx gemstones, traditionally known to represent calm. Each stretch-to-fit Serenity Onyx Bracelet and Tranquil Onyx Bracelet has natural color variations that make your bracelet beautifully unique.
Every Serenity Onyx Bracelet is handcrafted in a workshop in India that’s committed to fighting child marriage and helping women become financially independent as fair-trade Artisans.
Every purchase of our Serenity Onyx Bracelet helps create safe, sustainable, fair-wage jobs for women in areas of extreme poverty in India.
Haiti
Mothers are keeping their babies out of poverty orphanages in Haiti, where our mission to empower women out of poverty began.
Inspired by the natural beauty of goldfinch feathers, these genuine leather statement earrings from Haiti are hand cut and accented with yellow glass beads and 14k gold-plated fishhook-style ear wires.
Every purchase of these Goldfinch Earrings helps provide these Artisans with safe jobs, fair wages, educational resources, and counseling.
Vietnam
Women are overcoming homelessness, disabilities, blindness, and extreme poverty in Vietnam.
Cuddly, soft, and squeezable, Faith the Flamingo is colorful fair-trade fun with her hand-crocheted flower and fluffy knit-loop wings and tail! Our newest Artisan partners in Vietnam handcraft each adorable stuffed animal with flamingo-pink cotton-blend yarn and plenty of character.
Every purchase of Faith the Flamingo provides fair-trade jobs for local women and villagers who are overcoming disabilities, homelessness, and extreme poverty in Vietnam.
Cambodia
Survivors of acid attacks in Cambodia are reclaiming their bodies and re-discovering their value.
Songsa Wrap Bracelet – SOLD OUT
Songsa means “sweetheart” in Khmer, the traditional local language of these Artisans in Cambodia. Aqua, black, ivory, and gold-tone glass beads are designed to easily coordinate with your other favorite designs from our Color Therapy Collection.
This adjustable handcrafted bracelet is versatile enough to wear as a single choker-style necklace or wrap twice around your wrist. Each bracelet is adjustable with a two-inch gold-tone extension chain that features a clasp closure and is beautifully finished with a colorful aqua tassel. Every bracelet has variations as a part of the Artisan-made charm!
Every purchase of this Songsa Wrap Bracelet supports the acid attack survivor in Cambodia who created it.
From Cambodia to India to Peru, the enthusiasm of Color Therapy Summer 2021 signals the beginning of basking in warm light, carefree whim following, and the potential for unforgettable stories in the making.
Peru
Ancient artisanal techniques are creating jobs for mothers in Peru’s areas of extreme poverty.
These pure silver-plated earrings are handcrafted in Peru from hammered bronze with unique crescent moon motifs inspired by the Artisans’ ancient Peruvian heritage.
Each pair of Eclipse Earrings features a semi-hoop and crescent moon design with fishhook-style ear wires.
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