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MAKER STORIES
Our Commitment to Investing in Partnerships that Empower
At Ten Thousand Villages, we believe that where there is access to dependable and fair income, there is also the opportu…
Our Commitment to Caring for the Earth
The Earth sustains us, and we believe it’s courteous to return the favor. Learn more about our commitment to caring for …
Our Commitment to Craft & Culture
At Ten Thousand Villages, we have a soft spot for labors of love. We are often awestruck by the commitment artisans worl…
Our Commitment to Fair Wages & Safe Working Conditions
“Our Vision: One day all artisans in developing countries will earn a fair wage, be treated with dignity and respect, an…
This Welcome Mat is Made from a Surprising Material
Nothing says footloose and fancy-free like a pair of flip flops. This low maintenance shoe in every color of the ra…
Punk Goes Green: Goodbye Enamel, Hello Gourd
Pins and buttons have been a countercultural form of expression for decades. But is adorning our jackets with factory ma…
Silence: Providing Employment to Artisans with Disabilities
Giving hope to the hearing impaired…
Block Printing in India
How a centuries old art form can turn plain fabric into a masterpiece.…
Meet the Makers of the Crossbody Woven Purse
The artisans of Rishilpi Handicrafts, masterminds behind the bestselling Essential Companion Tote, have designed a new p…