Animal Backpacks
$35.00
DESCRIPTION: We love these adorable kid's bags! It's the perfect accessory for your kiddos to store their on-the-go toys and snacks in! When you purchase one, you are empowering them to rise above obstacles and become leaders in their communities!
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measurements:
Bear: 8" x 8"
Penguin: 11" x 10"
Material: Nylon and faux leather
IMPACT: Made with love in Costa Rica ♥ The Animal Backpacks were made with love by our partners Hands Producing Hope, an ethical fashion brand empowering women to rise above poverty, by providing the economic, educational, and spiritual resources necessary to empower remote communities. Their vision is to see all people afforded opportunities to have dignified and respectable work and to provide for their families and flourish in their communities. They want to see universal growth and an understanding of the impact an individual can make with their time, resources, and talents.
Your purchase Empowers Women!
Dinner Party Table Setting
$40.00
DESCRIPTION: Our dinner party table setting is not only made to go well in any space but also provides a perfect backdrop for hours of open-ended play for your little ones. You can conveniently roll it up and take it with you with sewn in ties.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measurement: 30" x 50"
Material: natural canvas + black screen print
Care: wash on cold, tumble dry low
IMPACT: Hand-sewn and screen printed with love in Kenya ♥ Made by artisans with the Imani Collective - an organization in Kenya that pursues a holistic approach to impacting artisans with a mission to unleash the greatness of others through empowerment, opportunity, and community.
Your Purchase Provides Dignified Employment!
Fair Friend Stuffed Animals
$16.00
DESCRIPTION: Fair Friends are a budding change maker's first sidekick! Gift the next generation with a fair trade legacy that begins with an ethically made stuffed animal. Comes with a customizable adoption card where you'll learn more about the hands that crafted the animals (women artisans in India), plus all their favorite things!
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measures:
Fox: 7"H x 3.5"W
Pink Elephant: 8"H
Blue Elephant: 7"H x 3.5"W
Beau Bunny: 4.5"W x 7"H
Darling Deer: 8"L x 3"W x 4.5"H
Willow Whale: 7"L x 5"W x 5"H
Turya Turtle: 7"L x 4"W x 3"H
Materials: 100% cotton, filled with 100% kapok‒a biodegradable, eco‒friendly alternative to polyester fiber fill.
Care: Spot clean or hand wash only and air dry
Includes: Adorable "adoption" papers with sweet little descriptions of favorite foods and feelings—a way to kick off imaginary play!
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: Sasha Exports is a nonprofit marketing outlet for many small member cooperatives of Sasha Association for Craft Producers. Sasha offers design services, and training in business skill development and other management principles. Sasha empowers artisans to run their businesses independently, building livelihoods for socially and economically marginalized producers. The wide range of crafts and textiles offered by Sasha draws on tradition, retaining cultural context, yet making products contemporary for present-day living. Sasha also hopes to revive a wide variety of dying handicraft traditions. For many artisans, handicraft production is their main source of income. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from Sasha Exports since 1979.
Finger Puppets
$7.00
DESCRIPTION: These hand-knit finger puppets are each unique and created with love and care in Peru!
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Please note that each finger puppet 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: Handmade with love in Peru ♥ The Finger Puppets comes to us via 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!
Handmade Musical Shakers
$20.00
DESCRIPTION: These Handmade Musical Shakers will bring music to any room! Each one is unique and would be a special gift to someone who loves music.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Each one can vary
The diameter measures approximately 9 inches
Hand-harvested sisal fibers are a renewable resource
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!
Macrame Teethers
$13.00
DESCRIPTION: These beautifully made teethers were handcrafted by our refugee partner Latifa!
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Due to their handmade nature, sizes will vary slightly
Roughly: 7in x 3in
IMPACT: The Macrame Teethers are made with love by our partners Hands Producing Hope, an ethical fashion brand empowering women to rise above poverty, by providing the economic, educational, and spiritual resources necessary to empower remote communities. Their vision is to see all people afforded opportunities to have dignified and respectable work and to provide for their families and flourish in their communities. They want to see a universal growth in an understand of the impact an individual can make with their time, resources, and talents.
Your purchase Empowers Women!
Mermaid Banner
$30.00
DESCRIPTION: Let your imagination go wild, so let's be mermaids!!! The perfect light purple banner for a little kids room or play room.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measurement: 16in x 20in + 1/2 inch grommets
Material: Natural canvas
Sewn and screen printed by hand on natural canvas by Kenyan artisans
IMPACT: The Mermaid Banner is made by artisans with the Imani Collective - an organization in Kenya that pursues a holistic approach to impacting artisans with a mission to unleash the greatness of others through empowerment, opportunity and community.
Mummy Pillow
$25.00
DESCRIPTION: Get cozy and cuddle up with our handmade Mummy Pillow, carefully crafted and screen printed with love in Kenya. Perfect for Halloween or anytime you need a spooky snuggle.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measurement: 5in x 12in
Material: Natural canvas, golden brown, + black screen print
Care: Spot clean recommended. If very dirty, you can place in washing machine on gentle cycle. Reshape and lay flat to dry. Do not put in dryer.
IMPACT: The Mummy Pillow is made by artisans with the Imani Collective ♥ - an organization in Kenya that pursues a holistic approach to impacting artisans with a mission to unleash the greatness of others through empowerment, opportunity and community.
Pull Toy - Wooden Fish
$40.00
DESCRIPTION: Bring joy to playtime with this charming handmade wooden fish pull toy. Crafted with care, its smooth finish and vibrant colors invite little hands to explore and imagine underwater adventures. Perfect for encouraging movement and creativity, this delightful toy makes every step a splash of fun.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measurements: 4" x 8"
Materials: wood
*Please note that these are one-of-a-kind due to the nature of them being handmade*
IMPACT: Siggy Handmade has worked in Guatemala for over 40 years to create modern handmade goods using ancestral techniques. They build long-term relationships (many over 15 years!) with Guatemalan artisans and to help end the cycle of poverty by providing financial stability to talented artisans and their communities ♥
Your purchase helps end poverty!
Tooth Fairy Monster Pillows
from $14.00
DESCRIPTION: Hand-felted tooth fairy monster is colorful, playful and fun. Each monster has a pocket to leave teeth for the tooth fairy.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Measurements:
Mini: 4"H x 5"W
5"L x 6 1/4"W
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!
Upcycled Sari Baby Bib Set
$31.00
DESCRIPTION: All saris are lovingly laundered, then hand-stitched by the women makers of Prokritee, creating bright futures for moms and babies in villages across Bangladesh. These bibs feature adjustable snaps and a terry cloth backing for absorbency.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Set of 3
Materials: Recycled cotton sari, cotton, + metal snaps
Measures: 7" L x 11" W
Adjustable with 2 metal snaps on back of bib
*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 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: This women-led enterprise is dedicated to creating safe, sustainable jobs for women in rural Bangladesh who seek to improve their livelihood. With the goal of self-reliance, Prokritee uses handcraft skills to transform low-income communities into ones that grow generational prosperity. Prokritee means “nature” in Bengali. They are expert environmentalists, keeping waste out of landfills and waterways by using renewable materials and methods, including recycled sari fabric, eco-friendly dyes, and their award-winning tree-free water hyacinth paper.