Canh Bowl
from $12.50
DESCRIPTION: This striking clay bowl adds artisan flair to any table. Featuring a bold black base and vibrant blue drip glaze with gently indented sides for a uniquely tactile touch. This artistic piece is perfect for soups, salads or stunning serving. Handcrafted in Vietnam by the artisans of Craft Link, a Vietnamese not-for-profit, Fair Trade organization that helps traditional craft producers revive their culture and improve their livelihoods through handicraft production and marketing.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Materials: Clay + Glaze
Measures:
Small: 3.5" D x 1" H
Medium: 5" D x 2.5" H
Large: 6" D x 3" H
Care: Dishwasher and Microwave Safe
IMPACT: Made with love in Vietnam ♥ 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: Seeking out makers in Vietnam often excluded from the market, Craft Link acts as an incubator for small artisan businesses mostly headed by ethnic minorities, often based in remote locations. The social enterprise provides training and market insights to help create sustainable livelihoods, and supports education for artisan families. They preserve heritage crafts like the centuries-old ceramic traditions found in Vietnam’s pottery villages.
Define Serving Tray
$148.00
DESCRIPTION: Pressed into a form - these oversized trays are a statement of craftsmanship & poise. Place it as a permanent piece on your coffee table or use it to serve your favorite app while hosting! Made in Turkey by Adorn Co. artisan, Hasan and his team! Their skill in the craft is impeccable and his heart for Afghans is what has led us to partnership. Hasan teaches, houses, and cares for several Afghan refugees.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Hand wash only
18.5"L x 10"W x 2"H
Due to the handmade nature of this product, shape and color may vary slightly
IMPACT: Made with love in Turkey ♥ The Adorn Co. brought their passion for design, photography, and serving people to found an ethically produced home goods + accessories company. They offer handmade products internationally sourced to support people coming out of desperate situations.
Your Purchase Creates Economic Opportunities!
Ghana Breaking Bread Basket
$32.00
DESCRIPTION: Add this beautifully handcrafted basket to your table, shelf or closet - the uses are limited only by your imagination! Gorgeously handwoven from locally sourced veta vera grass, the utilitarian design features a clean and versatile natural color. Each one is woven while wet and can be re-shaped by adding water, perfect for the kitchen and bath! Durable and washable, this basket is a functional addition to any decor.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measurements: 13” L x 6” W at widest x 2.75” H including lip
Material: Veta Vera Grass
Care: Reshape with cold water
*Please note that these baskets are all one-of-a-kind. If you would like to choose your design, please message us!
IMPACT: Made with love in Ghana ♥ 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 basket weaver who learned the skill from her mother, Zellipah Githui founded Gitzell FairTrade to make weaving an economically sustainable livelihood for women in Africa. Working with generational weavers in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana, they use local environmentally friendly grasses and materials to practice their traditional heritage craft. The income earned has a positive impact on the lives of the weavers and their communities.
Lahar Wavy Bowl
$40.00
DESCRIPTION: Sculptural and striking, this curvy wired bowl adds instant elegance to any space. Beautifully constructed from iron with a warm antique copper finish, it blends texture and form for a modern yet earthy statement piece, perfect as a centerpiece or artful catchall.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Materials: Iron + Antique Copper Plating
Measures: 17" L x 14" W x 3.5" H
Color: Copper
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: Noah's Ark International Exports is a fair trade handicraft marketing organization in Moradabad, India. Noah's Ark provides benefits such as education and medical treatment for artisans and their families. As artisan businesses become more self-sufficient, Noah's Ark takes on new families. Since the company's inception, about 20 artisan workshops have become independent.Noah's Ark started in 1986, in one room of a family house in Moradabad. Businessman Samuel Masih observed that exporters and middlemen were taking advantage of handicraft artisans. He started Noah's Ark to promote these artisans and their crafts.
Mini Gold Pulp Bowl
$25.00
DESCRIPTION: Small paper pulp bowl with gold inside. Handmade from 100% waste paper and pigment, coated with water-based varnish!
PRODUCT DETAILS: Measurements:
Mini: 4.5" diameter x 2.25" high
Care: Wipe with a damp cloth
IMPACT: As Quazi Design says, “The most sustainable option is to use what already exists.” With only wastepaper from magazines and newspapers, Quazi artisans use pioneering techniques to create beautiful bowls, platters, and light shades. Think of it—the next issue of your favorite food publication could wind up containing the pumpkin porridge it taught you to make. Bowl by bowl, Quazi Design is changing the way the world sees recycled materials. All Quazi’s products are handmade by women artisans, who enjoy stable employment with permanent contracts. With a deep belief in sustainable design and ethical production, Quazi crafts unique items in interesting shapes, hues and textures. Whether you’re lighting up your living room or delighting your taste buds, this is your chance to find original and groundbreaking styles.
Seto Terracotta Berry Bowl
$25.00
DESCRIPTION: This ceramic berry bowl is as functional as it is beautiful. Made from a swirl of terracotta and white clay, each piece is a one-of-a-kind blend of earthy tan and soft cream tones. The upper half is finished in a smooth white glaze, while the lower portion reveals the natural marbled clay beneath. A single side handle, drainage holes and an attached dish make rinsing and serving effortless, no extra plate needed. Perfect for your morning berries, farmers’ market finds or simply adding artisan style to your kitchen.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Materials: Terracotta, White Clay, + Glaze
Measures: 4.75"D x 4.75"H
Care: Rinse after use, soak if necessary
Dishwasher and microwave safe
Notes: Natural marbling varies making each piece unique
IMPACT: Made with love in Nepal ♥ 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: Mahaguthi markets the handicrafts of more than 1,000 Nepali artisans working in 150 workshops. Most of the artisans are from remote and mountainous areas; among them 85 percent are women who use traditional craft skills while working in their own home. Mahaguthi's focus is to promote the well-being of artisans, to provide employment and to embrace and promote the principles of fair trade. Artisans receive medical and education allowances, paid leave and maternity leave. Mahaguthi's parent organization was founded in 1926 with the objective of making the poor self-reliant. The founder was exiled to India and worked with Mahatma Gandhi before returning to Nepal to do rehabilitation work with women and their children. Mahaguthi began marketing crafts in 1984 to support a program for destitute women and children. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from Mahaguthi since 2000.