Hand Carved Bird Ornament
$8.00
DESCRIPTION: These charming bird ornaments are hand-carved by Hezekiah Kwihangana in Muhanga District, Rwanda artisans from Jacaranda trees and look beautiful contrasting the dark evergreen of a Christmas tree. PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measure approximately 4" in length with a 3" hanging loop
Please note that the shape of the bird ornaments vary slightly due to the styles of the individual woodcarvers
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!
Olive Wood Snow Ornament
$12.00
DESCRIPTION: We worked hand in hand with our friends at Holy Land Designs to create these beautiful and unique snowflake ornaments! Delicate, intricate and beautiful these make great gifts. Smooth to the touch and coated with a natural beeswax finish.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Handcrafted from locally-sourced olive wood
IMPACT: Handmade with love in Jordan ♥ Our Olive Wood Snow Ornament is made by artisans with Holy Land Designs, an organization focused on loving, empowering, and employing deaf, disabled, and disadvantaged individuals in their community of Amman, Jordan. Located in the hills of the ancient Roman city of Philadelphia, their workshop currently trains and supports around 20 full-time artisans. These artisans express their creative talents through traditional mediums like stone, wood, and sand. Holy Land Designs helps these middle-eastern families thrive in the culturally rich, yet often-harsh world of their surroundings.
Your Purchase Empowers physically disadvantaged artisans!
Nativity Star Ornament
$17.00
DESCRIPTION: These stars are absolutely precious! Each comes with its own variation of characters and colors in portraying a traditional nativity scene and is even signed by its Peruvian maker!
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measures approximately 5" x" 5" with a 2" hanging loop
Felted wool material
Care: hand wash only
*Each star is unique, please leave your phone number in the notes section if you would like to pick your star from the available options.
IMPACT: The Nativity Star Ornament comes to us from Threads of Hope who works with artisans in Peru to create safe and dignified employment through the creation of intricate products that reflect the beauty of Peru.Provides sustainable employment
Santa Fringe Earrings
$35.00
DESCRIPTION: Celebrate the Holidays with a bold pop of color! These look-at-me earrings can be effortlessly worn with your chic outfits, and make you look festive in seconds! You’ll need this pair to be unique at all the Holiday parties you will be attending! Handmade by Lidia in El Tablón, Sololá.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measurements: 3” L
Materials: Glass Beads and 925 silver hooks
IMPACT: Handmade with love in Guatemala ♥ The Santa Fringe Earrings are 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!
Lidia, a skilled artisan, has overcome health challenges, and her tenacity and desire to continue creating such elaborate products as these beaded ornaments. She has seven employees.
Felted Ornaments
from $16.00
PRODUCT DETAILS: Owls, alpacas, and chickens, oh my! Make some room because these cuties are too precious to pass-up for your holiday decor needs. These ornaments are soft fluffy and so much fun.
PROUCT DETAILS:
Measures approximately 4" inches
Please note that each ornament varies due to them being handmade. We cannot guarantee it will look identical to the picture. If you have a specific one you would like, please let us know!
IMPACT: The Felted Ornaments come to us from Threads of Hope who works with artisans in Peru to create safe and dignified employment through the creation of intricate products that reflect the beauty of Peru. Your Purchase Provides Sustainable Employment!
Moravian Star Ornament
from $16.00
DESCRIPTION: Truly an ornate statement for your tree or home!
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Small measures approximately 6"x 6" with 5" jute hanger
Medium measures approximately 8" x 8" with 5" jute hanger
IMPACT: Handmade with love in India ♥ Rahab's Rope: fighting pervasive poverty and high unemployment in India and the Philippines that leaves children and young women vulnerable to trafficking, malnutrition, and homelessness. Rahab's Rope is a livelihood program extension of Safe Refuge that empowers women as they rebuild their lives and care for their children. They produce lovingly handcrafted items with a mission to embody fair trade and environmentally responsible principles throughout the production process, believing that the best products are good for everyone involved.
Your Purchase Fights Human Trafficking!
Beaded Angel Ornaments
$16.00
DESCRIPTION: These beautifully beaded angels radiate grace and joy for any season. A timeless ornament, it will look wonderful on both your tree and the trees of the lucky ones who receive this as a gift!
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Materials: Glass beads
Measurements: 2" W x 3" H
IMPACT: Handmade with love in Guatemala ♥ Our Beaded Angel Ornaments are 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!
Meet Lidia: Handmade by Lidia in El Tablón, Sololá. Lidia, a skilled artisan, has overcome health challenges, and her tenacity and desire to continue creating such elaborate products as these beaded ornaments as well as the Christmas Daisy necklace and bracelet for our collection are exemplary. She has seven employees.
Stuffed Llama Ornament
$18.00
DESCRIPTION: Llama? Alpaca? Either way, make some room because these cuties are too precious to pass-up for your holiday decor needs. These ornaments are soft fluffy and so much fun.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measures approximately 4" inches
*Please note that these are one-of-a-kind due to the nature of them being handmade. Leave your phone number and a note on your order if you would like to see our available options!
IMPACT: Made with love in Peru ♥ The Llama Ornaments come to us from Threads of Hope who works with artisans in Peru to create safe and dignified employment through the creation of intricate products that reflect the beauty of Peru.
Christmas Tassel Garland
$13.00
DESCRIPTION: Add a festive and celebratory atmosphere to anything with this vibrant tassel string, made just for Bought Beautifully.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measure approximately 5'6"' in length with 15 adjustable tassels
Tassels feature handwoven natural sisal fibers
IMPACT: Handmade with love in Rwanda ♥ The Christmas Tassel is made by artisans with Azizi Life, an organization that participates in local initiatives for the development of 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 brokenness of the world- both in ""the West"" as well as 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!
Sweater Christmas Trees
from $16.00
DESCRIPTION: Add some festive cheer to your home this holiday season! The Sweater Christmas Tree is the perfect winter decoration. Each Sweater Christmas Tree is a labor of love by Grain Of Rice artisans and is made from stacked pieces of upcycled sweaters found in the Kenyan market.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Sold individually
The star topper is hand cut from brass
Color varies in neutral tones based on unique sweater colors
Measurements:
Regular: Each tree is roughly 8.5" tall and 4.5" wide
Mini: Each tree is approximately 6 inches tall
IMPACT: Made with love in Kenya ♥ These Sweater Christmas Trees are made by artisans with Grain of Rice Project, a non-profit ministry that empowers artists and children living in the Kibera slum with the love of Christ by helping them become self-sufficient through employment, education, and skills training. Kibera is the largest slum in East Africa with more than 235,000 people living in a single square mile. Life in Kibera is difficult with no running water, open sewage and many surviving on less than $1 a day. Grain of Rice Project works to provide opportunities to people in Kibera to help them overcome some of their hardships. They strive to do small things to empower people that will add up to make a big difference in their lives and will in turn spill over and make a difference in the lives of others around them.
Your Purchase Provides Vocational Opportunities!
Olive Wood Tabletop Creche
$20.00
DESCRIPTION: This beautifully handcrafted tabletop creche is a wonderful reminder of heaven on earth.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Made from locally sourced olive wood with a food-safe beeswax finish
Measures approximately 5" in height by 4" in width
IMPACT: Handmade with love in Jordan ♥ The Olive Wood Tabletop Creche is made by artisans with Holy Land Designs, an organization focused on loving, empowering, and employing deaf, disabled, and disadvantaged individuals in their community of Amman, Jordan. Located in the hills of the ancient Roman city of Philadelphia, their workshop currently trains and supports around 20 full-time artisans. These artisans express their creative talents through traditional mediums like stone, wood, and sand. Holy Land Designs helps these middle-eastern families thrive in the culturally rich, yet often-harsh world of their surroundings.
Your Purchase empowers physically challenged and underprivileged artisans!
Reindeer Fringe Earrings
$32.00
DESCRIPTION: Celebrate the Holidays with a bold pop of color! These look-at-me earrings can be effortlessly worn with your chic outfits, and make you look festive in seconds! You’ll need this pair to be unique at all the Holiday parties you will be attending! Handmade by Lidia in El Tablón, Sololá.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Materials: Glass Beads
Measurements: 3.5 ”L
IMPACT: Handmade with love in Guatemala ♥ The Reindeer Fringe Earrings are 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!
Lidia, a skilled artisan, has overcome health challenges, and her tenacity and desire to continue creating such elaborate products as these beaded ornaments. She has seven employees.
Nativity Tree Ornament
$17.00
DESCRIPTION: These trees are absolutely precious! Each comes with its own variation of characters and colors in portraying a traditional nativity scene and is even signed by its Peruvian maker!
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measures approximately 3" wide x 5" tall with a 2" hanging loop
Felted wool material
Care: hand wash only
*Each tree is unique, please leave your phone number in the notes section if you would like to pick your star from the available options.
IMPACT: The Nativity Tree Ornament comes to us from Threads of Hope who works with artisans in Peru to create safe and dignified employment through the creation of intricate products that reflect the beauty of Peru.
Your Purchase Provides Sustainable Employment!
Hand Carved Nativity
$65.00
DESCRIPTION: These hand-carved nativity sets are handmade with love in Rwanda from native Jacaranda or Musave trees, a beautiful depiction of Jesus' birth. Each Nativity Set features Jesus in a manger, Mary, Joseph, three kings, one shepherd (wearing traditional Rwandan shepherd’s garb), and two animals.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Nine figures in each set
Natural Beeswax finish or Mahogany finish
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!
Tiniest Nativity
$7.00
DESCRIPTION: Get ready to be amazed by the Tiniest Nativity! Made in Haiti from recycled oil drums, this tiny scene packs a big punch. Spread holiday cheer with this tiny but impactful addition to your home.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measures approximately 1.75" in height and 2" in width
This nativity is made by one of the most celebrated Haitian art forms, steel drum art is always a winner! Each piece is hand crafted from recycled 55 gallon drums using only a hammer and a few small tools that resemble railroad spikes. Each piece is a true work of art!
IMPACT: Hand Painted with love in Haiti ♥ This Tiniest Nativity is made by artisans with Papillon Enterprise, a Haitian-based organization that disrupts the cycle of poverty through job training and childcare education to create something new out of something forgotten.
Large Nativity Star Ornaments/...
$41.00
DESCRIPTION: These stars are absolutely precious! Each comes with its own variation of characters and colors in portraying a traditional nativity scene and is even signed by its Peruvian maker!
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measures approximately 8" x" 8" with a 2" hanging loop
Felted wool material
Care: hand wash only
*Each star is unique, please leave your phone number in the notes section if you would like to pick your star from the available options.
IMPACT: The Nativity Star Ornament comes to us from Threads of Hope who works with artisans in Peru to create safe and dignified employment through the creation of intricate products that reflect the beauty of Peru.
Your Purchase Provides Sustainable Employment!
Brass Tula Bell
from $12.00
DESCRIPTION: You'll be jingling all-the-way into Christmas with our vintage-inspired bells! Featuring metal bells with real wooden clappers strung on knotted rope. These bells can be hung on doors, wreathes, or anywhere - lending rich texture and enchanting sound wherever you hang them. They give voice to the centuries-old tradition of crafting bells for livestock. This artisan partner has been making bells for 3 generations. Traditionally cows roam free in India and farmers hang bells on them to keep track of their livestock. During holidays it's tradition to decorate cows with floral garlands and bells for celebrating the harvest of their farms.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measurements for different sizes:
Small: 3" Bell with 5" Jute Hanger
Medium: 6" Bell with 6" Jute Hanger
X-Large: 10" Bell with 8" Jute Hanger
IMPACT: Handmade with love in India ♥ These Brass Tula Bells come from Rahab's Rope: fighting pervasive poverty and high unemployment India and the Philippines that leaves children and young women vulnerable to trafficking, malnutrition, and homelessness. Rahab's Rope is a livelihood program extension of Safe Refuge that empowers women as they rebuild their lives and care for their children. They produce lovingly-handcrafted items with a mission to embody fair trade and environmentally responsible principles throughout the production process, believing that the best products are good for everyone involved. Your Purchase Fights Human Trafficking!
Fiesta Letters
$16.00
DESCRIPTION: This cute and festive alphabet ornament provides the Guatemalan traditional flair. Can be used for so much more than an ornament on a tree! Handmade by Elena Ixtamer in Guatemala.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measurements Approximately: 4" long x 2.5" x 3" wide
*Please note that these are one-of-a-kind due to the nature of them being handmade. Leave your phone number and a note on your order if you would like to see our available options!
IMPACT: Handmade with love in Guatemala ♥ Our Fiesta Letters are 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!
Boot Heart Ornament
$12.50
DESCRIPTION: Get your western love on with this handmade steel drum ornament!
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Dimensions: 4”
Made from recycled steel drums and hand-detailed using a hammer and a steel spike
IMPACT: Made with love in Haiti ♥ Made by artisans with Papillon Enterprise, a Haitian-based organization that disrupts the cycle of poverty through job training and childcare education to create something new out of something forgotten.
Your Purchase Cares for Orphans and Widows!
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.
Drop Nativity Ornament
$10.00
DESCRIPTION: Drop nativity ornament that is made from recycled oil drums!
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Made from 100% recycled steel drums
Measures approximately 4.5" in height and 2" in width, with a 4" leather string for hanging
IMPACT: Hand Painted with love in Haiti ♥ These Drop Nativity Ornaments are made by artisans with Papillon Enterprise, a Haitian-based organization that disrupts the cycle of poverty through job training and childcare education to create something new out of something forgotten.
Upcycled Christmas Tree
$9.00
DESCRIPTION: The trees are sewn by Grain Of Rices artisan team, from upcycled sweaters found in the Kenyan market. The stars on each piece are hand cut, stamped, and pounded with designs by William. And the tree trunk is handmade wood that has been cut and sanded by local woodworkers in Kibera Slum. Add a festive and warm touch to your home that will last for many Christmases to come.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
*Note that each tree is a unique green color, depending on availability of recycled materials
IMPACT: Made with love in Kenya ♥ These Individual Upcycled Christmas Trees are made by artisans with Grain of Rice Project, a non-profit ministry that empowers artists and children living in the Kibera slum with the love of Christ by helping them become self-sufficient through employment, education, and skills training. Kibera is the largest slum in East Africa with more than 235,000 people living in a single square mile. Life in Kibera is difficult with no running water, open sewage and many surviving on less than $1 a day. Grain of Rice Project works to provide opportunities to people in Kibera to help them overcome some of their hardships. They strive to do small things to empower people that will add up to make a big difference in their lives and will in turn spill over and make a difference in the lives of others around them.
Your Purchase Provides Vocational Opportunities!
3D Paisley Paper Star
$17.00
DESCRIPTION: Light up the night with the 3D Paisley Paper Star. This gray, white, and gold paper star makes a beautiful holiday decoration and will also dazzle guests at weddings, birthday parties, and other celebrations. Add twinkly lights or a hanging bulb and watch the light shine through the cutouts layered with tissue paper.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Material: Paper, string, plastic closure
Measurements:
23"D when open
8.5"L hanging string included
IMPACT: Made with love in India ♥ 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: A fair trade organization, Asha represents more than 6,500 artisans in 10 states of India. The association’s name, meaning "hope" in Sanskrit, represents its goal to sustain the marketing ability of individual and family–based artisans. A not–for–profit organization, Asha works to ensure that benefits of handicraft production reach the craftspeople themselves. Asha promotes sustainability and helps eliminate producer debt through direct purchases and advance payments. Producer benefits include educational assistance for children, medical checkups and treatment, a health center at Saharanpur, savings programs for artisans and spouses, nonformal education projects and relief–related social projects. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from Asha since 1976.
Rudolph Earrings
$17.00
DESCRIPTION: Add a little holiday style to your wardrobe with our adorable Rudolph Earrings! Handmade by artisan Mirian San Jorge La Laguna, Sololá.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measurements: 1 “L
Material: Glass Beads + 925 Silver Hooks
IMPACT: Handmade with love in Guatemala ♥ These Earrings are 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!
Meet Mirian: Mirian is an inspiring and talented artisan. Her creativity, attention to detail, and desire to make new and unique products make her a key participant of the Artisan Program. The motivation behind her work is to create a better life and more opportunities primarily for her two sons, but also for her family and community. When Mirian receives large orders, she is able to employ 9 other women in her community!
Handmade Sparkly Camel Ornament
$22.00
DESCRIPTION: This cute ornament has such meaning, and is even signed by its Peruvian maker!
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measures approximately 6 1/2" tall (including loop) and 4 1/2" wide
*Please note that these are one-of-a-kind due to the nature of them being handmade. Leave your phone number and a note on your order if you would like to see our available options!
IMPACT: The Sparkly Camel Ornament comes to us from Threads of Hope who works with artisans in Peru to create safe and dignified employment through the creation of intricate products that reflect the beauty of Peru. Your Purchase Provides Sustainable Employment!
Angel Star Ornament
$19.00
DESCRIPTION: This beautiful ornament has a vintage look and feel and is even signed by its Peruvian maker!
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measures approximately 6" x" 6" with a 2" hanging loop
IMPACT: The Angle Star Ornament comes to us from Threads of Hope who works with artisans in Peru to create safe and dignified employment through the creation of intricate products that reflect the beauty of Peru. Your Purchase Provides Sustainable Employment!
Peruanos Ornaments Set
$32.00
DESCRIPTION: Total charmers here...pack of 4 handmade indigenous Peruvian folk art doll ornaments. Impressively detailed with traditional instruments and dress.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
4 pack
Measure approximately 3.25" in height x 2" in width with a 3" hanging loop
IMPACT: The Peruanos Ornaments come to us from Threads of Hope who works with artisans in Peru to create safe and dignified employment through the creation of intricate products that reflect the beauty of Peru. Your Purchase Provides Sustainable Employment!
Christmas Wine Charms
$28.00
DESCRIPTION: Cut down the confusion at your holiday dinner parties with these festive Christmas Wine Charms. The designs of the charms include six different Christmas ornaments. Simply assign each guest a charm and then clip it to their glass so that everyone can easily keep track of their drinks. Handmade by Mirian San Jorge La Laguna, Sololá.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Materials: Glass Beads and metal
Measurements: 2"L
IMPACT: Handmade with love in Guatemala ♥ Our Christmas Wine Charms are 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!
Meet Mirian: This piece was made by artisan Mirian San Jorge La Laguna, Sololá. Mirian is an inspiring and talented artisan. Her creativity, attention to detail, and desire to make new and unique products make her a key participant of the Artisan Program. The motivation behind her work is to create a better life and more opportunities primarily for her two sons, but also for her family and community. When Mirian receives large orders, she is able to employ 9 other women in her community!
Metal Star Tree Topper
$27.00
DESCRIPTION: Put the finishing touch on your holiday tree with our handmade Metal Star Tree Topper, crafted in Haiti. Add some Haitian flair and support local artisans at the same time. Deck the halls with this statement piece!
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measures approximately 10" in height and 8" in width
Haitian Metal Art is made with re-purposed 55 gallon oil drum and a handfull of rudimentary tools that are used to cut, mold, design and create amazing works of art.
IMPACT: Made with love in Haiti ♥ Made by artisans with Papillon Enterprise, a Haitian-based organization that disrupts the cycle of poverty through job training and childcare education to create something new out of something forgotten.
Your Purchase Cares for Orphans and Widows!
Holly Berry Ornament
$7.00
DESCRIPTION: This ornament is made by one of the most celebrated Haitian art forms, steel drum art is always a winner! Each piece is hand crafted from recycled 55 gallon drums using only a hammer and a few small tools that resemble railroad spikes. Each piece is a true work of art!
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Dimensions: 3" each
IMPACT: Made with love in Haiti ♥ Made by artisans with Papillon Enterprise, a Haitian-based organization that disrupts the cycle of poverty through job training and childcare education to create something new out of something forgotten.
Your Purchase Cares for Orphans and Widows!