A Villager's Hand

Fair Trade for Global Artisans

[A Villager's Hand @AVillagersHand]

When I first met Mary, I never saw her smile. Even when I took her to the market to buy shoes and clothes, she did not speak. Thanks to a regular sponsor, Mary gets to go to school. This is the first time I saw her… https://t.co/mQW2LGyzM9

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An interest in #folkart from many nations gives rise to what we do now. Selecting crafts that are respectful of culture, using materials that are sustainable provides income to families through #fairtrade. https://t.co/Z8JxPCtPYR

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Many of the villagers we work with make toys, yet they never owned one themselves. One of my greatest Joy's was giving a stuffed rabbit to an elderly woman in Peru-the first toy she ever had. The tears said it all.… https://t.co/wy9vR0oIPi

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When a special customer asks for a dinosaur, they will get a dinosaur! Although it has not been painted yet, we are excited that Joy did such a great job on it! #fairtrade #empoweringwomen #homedecor #kenya https://t.co/lASV73LgwU

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The embroidery of the Quechua women in #Peru is truly a work of art! #wearableart #accessories #fashion #fairtrade https://t.co/U8Ryjxq8Vb

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Love these colorful gloves by our knitters in #Peru. #alpaca. What colors would you like? #fairtrade #empoweringwomen https://t.co/Ia9wFjns6t

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#beads and wire make up this beautiful #basket by a Maasai mama in #Kenya. Every one is unique. #fairtrade #empoweringwomen #homedecor https://t.co/VAzJNOZLgZ

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#tinyfeet will be warm in these slipper socks made by Azeri women in Georgia. #wool #handmade #knitting #fairtrade #empoweringwomen https://t.co/F7FKaxgc7o

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Alpaca scarves are perfect for fall! #fairtrade #empoweringwomen #accessories https://t.co/puM94jT66i

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A little something extra as we visit the villages to help #empowerwomen through #fairtrade. We put on puppet shows for children, most of whom have never seen anything like it. Afterwards, they want to meet the… https://t.co/InGy1rDuAO

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Hand embroidered from #Peru, the cute shoulder bags are made from alpaca wool. https://t.co/BqADnNgqTG

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Headbands, hand embroidered by Quechua women in #Peru #fairtrade https://t.co/oIP9jBJbxW

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In just a month, Nepal joins us as country number 12. We can't wait to watch lives change there! #fairtrade #nepal #sewing https://t.co/B9nHPQsFoB

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Happy national batik day to the women of #indonesia ! We love you! #batik #crafts #fairtrade #empoweringwomen #fabric https://t.co/Qt9q5O0cPk

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We love this style of embroidery! #alpaca #Peru #fairtrade #empoweringwomen https://t.co/gfAxn2uc4U

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Jewelry box by Mama Tito, and necklaces by women in #kenya #fairtrade #empoweringwomen #jewelryart #jewelry https://t.co/PiJNew9zFt

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Quechua villagers spin alpaca wool and weave on looms to create these bright colored bags. #fairtrade #empoweringwomen #accessories https://t.co/O8T3T0olKG

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Colorful headbands, hand embroidered by Quechua women in #Peru #fairtrade #empoweringwomen #accessories https://t.co/LLZMvtjNQU

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Baskets from 3 countries...#fairtrade #empoweringwomen #homedecor https://t.co/2jwjMYMaWh

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Lace style beaded collar necklace from #kenya #fairtrade #empoweringwomen #jewelryart https://t.co/ngcWYUXRlu