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10 Things We Love This Week

1 Our New Arrivals Between our ultra-hip Ajuna Necklace, and the new Mauve Pink Shell Pendant, you’ll be a knockout … it’s going to be a cool, cool summer. 2 Rising Tide Kantha Hobo Bag: As Seen In Eat, Pray, Love with Julia Roberts Each bag is made by artisans in developing countries who earn […]

Join our Fair Trade Alliance!

In the United States and other developed nations, we have the means and the freedoms to start our own businesses, put our skills to work and to expect that our ventures will reasonably succeed. In many other parts of the world, this opportunity is not available. Either locals don’t have access to the materials and […]

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Javier & Efren Recycled Hand Blown Glass | Mexico Since the 1990s, Javier Gutierrez and Efren Canteras have worked together to preserve Mexico’s blown glass artistry. “This type of work is a beautiful craft. I love blown glass because of the pure imagination poured into every piece created,” confides Efren. “Even though the art of […]

March Artist Spotlight

Allpa Cooperative of Peru | In the Spotlight Allpa is named for a Quechua Indian word that means “EARTH.” Allpa is a Peruvian craft trading company providing marketing assistance to artisan groups and family workshops throughout Peru. Allpa provides technical help, product development advice, skills training, tools and appropriate equipment to Peruvian artisans. Artisans can […]