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Mosaic brings you stories that help you make fair trade and global culture part of your style, home and life.

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Relax and enjoy sweet dreams with the velvety soft Roses Sleep Mask and the Garden Dreams Sleep Mask. Both masks are handcrafted in Vietnam by artisans working with our fair trade partner Mai Handicrafts. Women artisans working with Mai Handicrafts are able to work in their homes using traditional skills, earning sustainable incomes while caring for their children.
Give your home some nature-inspired flair with the Roots Motif Frame (Lg). These incredible lightning designs are created through a process called Lichtenberg, or fractal burning. This 8x10 picture frame was carefully crafted by artisans in India working with Noah's Ark Exports, who provide a multitude of social programs to increase artisans' opportunities to thrive.
Pack for your next expedition with a durable bag made from canvas, jute, and vegan leather accents. The Expedition Bag is convertible so it can be worn like a backpack, carried like a handbag, or held like purse. Handcrafted by the artisans of Saidpur Enterprises in Bangladesh, which provides sustainable jobs for women who lack employment opportunities.
In a versatile medium brown, the Eco‒leather Saddle Bag will become your go‒to purse. The structured body and interior zippered pocket and phone pocket offer ample storage space for everyday essentials, and the ball button closure keeps the flap secure. Eco‒leather is crafted without using hazardous chemicals in the tanning process. Instead of azo dyes, formaldehyde and other substances, eco‒leather is tanned using materials derived from sustainable tea bark extracts and waxes.
The luxurious Jamdani Weave Brown Scarf is hand‒woven on a loom by artisans working with the Craft Resource Center in India. This scarf doesn't just look good - you can also feel good knowing that the artisans that made this scarf have been paid in full, making it the perfect addition to your ethical wardrobe.
Denim is a classic material, and these blue jean remnants just found their higher purpose. The Blue Jean Journal is handcrafted from pre‒consumer upcycled denim, and 100 pages of water hyacinth paper. This unique journal comes complete with a front pocket for stashing your favorite writing utensil.
What's a party without a garland? Upgrade from cardstock pennants for your next celebration, and opt for this vibrant Silk Paper Party Garland on gold metallic thread. It's a splash of handcrafted sophistication that still says "party time!" Once the party is over, store this beauty away and reuse later: eco‒friendly party decor that sustains employment for rural women in Bangladesh? No brainer.
Whether it's a freshly picked flower or dainty, ethically made jewelry, it's the little things that bring a smile to our faces. Add a little extra shine to your look with rings from our Bombshell Collection. Brass bullets and bombshells are safely collected from the fields in Cambodia, and our artisan partners at Rajana transform them into wearable symbols of peace and hope. Explore the full Bombshell Collection at Ten Thousand Villages.
Searching for a see-through bag that's plastic free? Look no further than the Sari & Jute Net Slouchy Bag. This bag is handcrafted by artisans working with our fair trade partner Corr ‒ The Jute Works, which offers safe employment for women in rural Bangladesh, where there are few opportunities for steady work.
The luxurious Jamdani Weave Brown Scarf is hand‒woven on a loom by artisans working with the Craft Resource Center in India. Jamdani is one of the most time consuming and labor-intensive forms of hand loom weaving, producing the finest variety of muslin available. A remnant of a lost art, Jamdani weaving once produced Dhaka muslin, the most sought after textile in the world. Today, the technique of Jamdani weaving remains an intangible piece of Bengali and Indian heritage.
The simple yet chic Square Handled Basket is versatile enough to serve as a bread basket, a serving tray, or a sturdy storage solution. Pair it with the Elegant Evening Napkin and Rainy Day Placemat for an extra dose of style. This minimalist basket is hand‒woven from date palm leaves by artisans working with our fair trade partner Rishilpi.
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Mosaic brings you stories that help you make fair trade and global culture part of your style, home and life.