75 years ago, Ten Thousand Villages founder Edna Ruth Byler introduced the idea now known as fair trade. We have been pi…
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Back-to-School: A Right for Every Child
There were few things I dreaded more in the summer as a kid than the moment advertisements would start popping up for ba…
What is Jamdani Weaving?
There are master textile weavers, capable of the most intricate weaving imaginable on the Indian subcontinent. Jamdani w…
How to Build an Epic Charcuterie Board the Fair Trade Way
Find out how to build an epic charcuterie board! Featuring a brunch board, taco board and movie night board all with fai…
Sustainable Hemp Products for a Cleaner Tomorrow
There is a plant in existence proving to answer all our sustainability questions. She’s a true jill-of-all-trades, who a…
Summer 2021 Fashion Trends through a Fair Trade Lens
Fair Trade Accessories are Always Authentic…
Father’s Day Gift Ideas for the Hard to Shop for Dad
Because his Father’s Day gift should be as unique as he is.…
Not Your Average Jewelry: Crafted From Recycled Brass Bombshells
Artisans in Cambodia use a surprising material to create artful jewelry pieces.…
Everything You Didn’t Know About Singing Bowls
You’ve heard the human body is about 60% water, right? Then it stands to reason that some of the ways we manipulate wate…
Upcycled Cycles Create Jobs for Artisans
There is rich heritage breathing all over India. In Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh that includes the art of metalwork. For cen…