When a water shortage hit the Tamil Nadu region of South East India in the 1980s, leather workers began to worry. As wat…
MAKER STORIES
75 Years of Fair Trade
75 years ago, Ten Thousand Villages founder Edna Ruth Byler introduced the idea now known as fair trade. We have been pi…
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…
Not Your Average Jewelry: Crafted From Recycled Brass Bombshells
Artisans in Cambodia use a surprising material to create artful jewelry pieces.…
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…
Tagua: A Miracle Material for Sustainable Jewelry?
Natural. Sustainable. Tagua.…
With Her Whole Heart: The Work of Mrs. Karyawati
Looking for some lovely news? Our brushed sterling silver collection from Indonesia has grown. Just in time for Valentin…
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 …