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GOSHEN FAIR TRADE RUG EVENT | FACEBOOK

Come and explore our large selection of Tribal, Bokhara, and Persian rugs during our special, limited-time Fair Trade Rug Event. From classic to contemporary, from sizes 2’x3’ to 10’x14's, and a large collection of rounds, squares, and table runners, we have the piece you’re searching for!

These rugs are all produced by Bunyaad, a fair trade artisan group dedicated to producing high quality hand knotted rugs all made by fairly paid adults artisans. Find the perfect rug crafted with the quality to last a lifetime and the fair trade labor standards to reflect your desire for a more just and fair world for all.

Get more info about the event, browse the inventory ahead of time and shop our gorgeous pieces any time during the year at https://www.bunyaad.com

Bunyaad is a proud member of Fair Trade Federation

ABOUT US

Welcome to Ten Thousand Villages in Goshen's historic downtown! Our beautiful, unique crafts show the difference fair trade makes in the lives of artisans around the world. Established in 1977, we are celebrating our 40th anniversary of bringing fair trade to Goshen and surrounding communities. Follow us on Facebook and sign up for our email list to keep updated on special anniversary events through the year and follow our Link.tre for more information on our social media pages and upcoming events.

Ten Thousand Villages in Goshen, IN, is a fair trade retailer of artisan-crafted home decor, personal accessories and gift items from across the globe. We feature products from artisan groups in developing countries throughout Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East, and are part of a network of retail outlets in the United States selling Ten Thousand Villages crafts.

As one of the world’s oldest and largest fair trade organizations, Ten Thousand Villages has spent more than 70 years cultivating trading relationships in which makers receive a fair price for their work, and consumers have access to distinctive handcrafted items. We seek to establish long-term buying relationships in places where skilled artisans are under- or unemployed, and in which they lack other opportunities for income. A founding member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), Ten Thousand Villages sees fair trade as an alternative approach to conventional international trade.

Ten Thousand Villages has been in Goshen since 1977, one of the earliest established stores in the network. It began as a combined "gift and thrift" shop in the Peddler's Village complex, moved to downtown Main Street for a few years, then relocated to the Depot, just south of the Old Bag Factory, in 1994. In 2008, we returned to Goshen's historic downtown in a beautifully restored storefront. For 40 years we have offered a fair trade marketplace to connect shoppers in Goshen and surrounding communities with skilled and creative artisans around the globe.

We are located at 206 South Main Street, on the east side of the street, a few storefronts south of Washington Street. Come visit us!

Staff: 
Emma Eitzen (Manager)

VOLUNTEER

Volunteer with us! As a nonprofit store, volunteers are crucial to our success. Volunteers work with customers, unpack orders, and serve on our board. We would love to have you join our team!

Two evening classes are held for prospective volunteers (both classes must be attended), to learn more about Ten Thousand Villages and decide if volunteering is right for you. The balance of orientation is held on a one-on-one basis during first shifts in the store. Please call or email the store to find out when the next evening classes are scheduled.

Feel free to call the store at 574-533-8491, or email us at goshen@tenthousandvillages.com, for more information. Fill out the form below to complete a volunteer application. Once your application is received, someone from the store will contact you. We look forward to working with you!

Prospective volunteer information, job description, and application

DONATE

As a nonprofit organization, we appreciate donations to help support our artisan partners. Donations go a long way to providing resources for our artisan partners around the world. Through your donation, we are able to dignify the work of artisans in third world countries and bring the beauty of their work to your home. Donate today and become an ambassador of Fair Trade!