Heralding peace on earth in the night sky, the Golden Angel Capiz Ornament is handcrafted from one of the Philippines' natural resources: capiz she...
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The Carved Olive Wood Nativity is a 12‒piece handcarved set featuring Baby Jesus in a manger, Mary, Joseph, the Three Wisemen, a shepherd, and fo...
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With its handpainted birds and flowers, the Colors of Peace Cross is a joyful decoration. Hang in your home to brighten up a room, give it as a gif...
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Paws and reflect on a purrr-fectly peaceful nativity scene with a crew of cute cats. Handpainted ceramics is a Peruvian heritage craft. By working...
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This carefully quilled paper angel will look stunning in your holiday decor. It harkens back to simpler times when decorations were all handmade an...
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This beautifully quilled paper star and tree can be used as an ornament or framed and hung as wall art. The care it takes to create each of these p...
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In Cambodia, artisans transform brass bombshells left from war into wearable symbols of resilience and hope.
The Around the World Wreath Ornament and its traditional Guatemalan worry dolls remind us that we are all connected. Hang this handmade ornament on...
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Make the Full of Grace Nativity the centerpiece of your family's holiday traditions, handcrafted from fast-growing sinamay and abaca. This elegant...
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Celebrate a slow holiday filled with meaning and take stock with this symbolic Tagua Turtle Ornament. Handcarved from 100% vegan ivory, tagua is a ...
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Send a handwritten Christmas note with meaning on the Bright Night Handmade Greeting Card made from tree-free paper. A cream-colored card featuring...
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Gift the Flying Peace Dove Ornament Card with a handwritten note, a beautiful holiday gift for those living far away. An ornament and card, this gi...
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Gus the Ski Bear Ornament is coming to town this Christmas for an adorable family holiday, handcarved from sustainable buri fiber. Hang Gus from th...
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Add a touch of Christmas whimsy with the On Dasher Reindeer Ornament, handcarved from sustainable albesia wood by environmentalist artisans. Albesi...
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HANDCRAFTED IN BANGLADESH
"I have a dream for my daughters to make them highly educated to be able to get work at good places"
HERITAGE CRAFT
BASKET WEAVING
SUSTAINABLE PRACTICE
UPCYCLED SARI
"The Cat Basket from Ten Thousand Villages gives kitties a cozy place to curl up while also helping to support artisans in devloping countries. Plus, it's eco-friendly. The basket uses recycled plastic, and the interior cushion features recycled sari fabric."
"With this gnarly rack fashioned from repurposed bike chains, you’ll not only be making a hefty statement about your choice in wines, but you’ll also be aligning yourself with the Ten Thousand Villages global maker-to-market movement."
"This statement-making piece is quite useful, as you can easily create the cocktail of your choice, whether you’re into tequila, vodka or gin-based beverages. Plus, it was handcrafted by artisans working to help creators start their own businesses."
"This unique and colorful door mat is made from recycled flip-flops and metal wire. It was handcrafted in the Philippines by Social Action for Filipino Youth."
"This celebrates the shea butter’s native roots in Ghana where its hand-harvested from shea trees and thoughtfully packaged in a ceramic container, decorated with recycled glass beads made by local artisans."
Embracing Community, Enriching Culture, and Celebrating Craft
Your wedding is a day you will never forget, make it one that reflects who you are, and throw a uniquely sustainable wedding! It’s a moment to gather your people together, the ones who will support you over the years....
Artisans in India who block print and have for generations make this art look easy. It’s not. It’s a multi-step process that includes mixing natural dyes, sketching designs, then carving these intricate patterns into thick wood blocks, a separate block...
Fashion x clever re-use = sari-wrapped goods as unique as you! Thrifting one weekend at the local MCC Reuse-It! in Ephrata, PA, Melissa Hand, Ten Thousand Villages’ senior buyer, came across an ‘80s staple, the fabric-wrapped basket. This thrift find...
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-Founder of Ten Thousand Villages
