Pine Tree Candle Gift Set
$25.00
DESCRIPTION: We love serving you with natural, ethical gifting options! Natural beeswax pine tree candles wrapped in a re-usable woven box, tied with a bow. What's not to love? Bring ethical, fair trade beauty into your gift giving!PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measurements:
Candles:
The tallest candle is approximately 4" tall
The two other candles are approximately 3" tall
Box: 5" x 5" x 2.5"
IMPACT: Handmade with love in Rwanda ♥ Azizi Life, an organization that participates in local initiatives to develop Rwandan communities working towards physical and spiritual wholeness for all. Azizi believes that God cares deeply about each person's physical well-being and relationships with one another, as well as relationships with Him. Azizi sees the world's brokenness- both in "the West" and in their home country of Rwanda - and believes that it is only through a relationship with Jesus Christ that true healing, wholeness – and development – can be found.
Your Purchase Strengthens Communities!
Recycled Hymnal Garland
from $26.00
DESCRIPTION: Expertly crafted from the pages of old hymnals, these garlands are a music-lover's dream. Recycled hymnal paper is rolled into paper beads by our talented artisans in Pignon, Haiti. The beads are then sealed and strung onto twine, separated by knots and finished with substantial tassels, for an impressive look. The recycled hymnals were donated by our friends at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measurements:
Small - 48" long
Large - 62" long
Due to the handmade nature of the product, size will vary slightly
IMPACT: Made with love in Haiti ♥ Vi Bella is a job-creation accessories company passionate about providing a path out of poverty in impoverished areas. The Founder/CEO created Vi Bella to empower the people of Haiti to walk out of poverty and to find hope after natural disasters through life-changing employment in a safe and encouraging work environment. Vi Bella’s outreach has grown to provide employment, education, and opportunity to more than 60 artisans in Haiti, Mexico, and right here in the United States. The mission of Vi Bella is to use sustainable, upcycled, and recycled materials in their designs; the products include seeds, nuts, paper, and discarded plastic bottles found around their centers, which cleans up the communities in which they we work.
Your purchase provides a path out of poverty!
Sparkle Palm Star Garland
$16.00
DESCRIPTION: Deck your halls sustainably with a reusable gold and silver star garland that will look stunning in your holiday home, and bring the cheer at every other celebration year-round. The Sparkle Palm Star Garland hosts alternating folded stars made from natural palm leaf, then painted in metallic gold and silver, all strung on a gold cotton string.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Material: Palm leaf + cotton string
Measurements: Stars measure 1.75"D + garland is approx. 14 feet in length
IMPACT: Made with love in Bangladesh ♥ Ten Thousand Villages is a global maker-to-market movement that addresses economic injustice. They are a pioneer of fair trade, they do business differently, putting people and the planet first. That means you can trust that every purchase you make directly impacts the life and community of its maker in an under-resourced community. Together we break the cycle of generational poverty and ignite social change. #LiveLifeFair
THE MAKER: Prokritee (meaning "nature" in Bengali) manages several handicraft enterprises and helps other groups sell their products in local and foreign markets. Prokritee and its enterprises provide jobs for poor rural women. By providing jobs for women, Prokritee improves women’s standard of living and helps them send their children to school. The organization provides skills development training to artisans. Prokritee creates and promotes income–generating projects that benefit the artisans, adhere to good safety and environmental standards, and have the potential to become self–reliant. Prokritee was established in 2001 as an independent organization. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from Prokritee and its predecessor MCC Bangladesh since 1986.
Leather Wine Sleeve
$38.00
DESCRIPTION: This embroidered sleeve is sure to add a fun finishing touch to any wine bottle! A definite conversation starter and/or unique gift for the hosts this holiday season and beyond. Handmade by Erica in Cantel, Quetzaltenango.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Materials: Leather cover; polyester embroidery
Measurements: 7" H x adjustable diameter 4" to 5"
IMPACT: Handmade with love in Guatemala ♥ This Leather Wine Sleeve is made by artisans with Friendship Bridge - an organization that uses fair wages and micro-loans to work with and empower Guatemalan women to help them build a better life.
Your Purchase Empowers Women!
Erika's artistic talent and creativity manifest themselves through such beautiful creations as this stylish wine sleeve, along with the bottle covers and bags for wine and the charming huipil heart ornament in this collection.
Chunky Paper Bead Garland with...
$33.00
DESCRIPTION: Our paper bead garland is truly a work of art. Each bead is hand rolled by our artisans in Pignon, Haiti, ensuring all beads are uniform in size and shape. The beads are then sealed and painted and finally strung, for a garland with a story to tell! What a labor of love!
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measurements: 48-50"
2 color options - multicolor or red/green
IMPACT: Made with love in Haiti ♥ Vi Bella is a job-creation accessories company passionate about providing a path out of poverty in impoverished areas. The Founder/CEO created Vi Bella to empower the people of Haiti to walk out of poverty and to find hope after natural disasters through life-changing employment in a safe and encouraging work environment. Vi Bella’s outreach has grown to provide employment, education, and opportunity to more than 60 artisans in Haiti, Mexico, and right here in the United States. The mission of Vi Bella is to use sustainable, upcycled, and recycled materials in their designs; the products include seeds, nuts, paper, and discarded plastic bottles found around their centers, which cleans up the communities in which they we work.
Your purchase provides a path out of poverty!
WYO Sweater Ornament - UW
$14.00
DESCRIPTION: Cozy up your holiday decor with our hand-knit WYO Sweater Ornament, lovingly crafted in Azerbaijan. This mini sweater adds warm charm and global flair to any Christmas tree—perfect for gifting or decorating. Bonus: includes that cute little hanger!
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measure approximately 2.5" in length and 3" in width
IMPACT: Handmade with love in Azerbaijan ♥ Azerbaijani Socks which was founded with the intention of empowering women living in rural Azerbaijan with the opportunity to provide for their families. Azerbaijan Socks consists of several dozen hard-working women, these talented ladies can work from their homes, as they are often not allowed to leave their homes because of cultural limitations. They typically knit during the late fall and winter after crops have been harvested. In addition to paying fair wages, Azerbaijan Socks provides financial advice, prayers, and encouragement and supports each as they develop their identity and purpose - which shines through in each pair of unique handmade socks.
Your Purchase Empowers Women & Provides Spiritual Support!
Holly Holiday Leaf Bowl
$35.00
DESCRIPTION: The holly bowl features a captivating festive design, making it a striking addition to your tableware collection this holiday season. This bowl adds an artistic touch to your dining experience, perfect for one pot meal, salads, or vibrant culinary creations.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Material: Ceramic
Measurement: 7 x 2.5 Inches
Care: Microwave & Dishwasher Safe
IMPACT: Made with love in India ♥ Casa Amarosa has made it known that sustainability is at the core of their vision, with a focus on small batches, artisan producers, and individually crafted goods. The brand designs its products to be textural and celebrates the unique, artisan-made marks and beautiful character of the materials.