Fair Trade Products + Lifestyle

Fashion x clever re-use = sari-wrapped goods as unique as you! Thrif...

Nestled in the crowded hills of Bogota, colorful beads spill from orange plastic laundry baskets,...

Jamdani Weave Scarf and Jamdani Weave Brown Scarf There are master textile weavers, capabl...

Our model Janelle is strutting the Summer Days Bandana and the Eco-Leather Shoulder Bag Ev...

Decades of war have left Cambodia’s fields littered with brass from bullet and bomb casings. Raja...

A miracle material—with all the bright color of plastic and the luxurious texture of ivory. What ...

Looking for some lovely news? Our brushed sterling silver collection from Indonesia has grown. Ju...

You’ve probably been there. It’s crunch-time, the final countdown before the holidays, and everyb...

Winter wear seems like an obvious gift idea for the holidays, but it can start to feel a little t...

There’s a whole lot to love about alpaca fiber. It’s warmer than wool because the hollow fibers p...

Life is complicated, but your wardrobe doesn’t have to be. In fact, if this past year has taught ...

At Ten Thousand Villages, we have a soft spot for labors of love. We are often awestruck by the c...

Life is weird right now. Does anyone even remember what “normal” looks like? Maybe you’re...

We’ve all been spending more time at home, and when we’re just bouncing around the house, it can ...

The artisans of Rishilpi Handicrafts, masterminds behind the bestselling Essential Companion Tote...

There’s no doubt about it. Earrings make an outfit. They set the tone for the day, and because th...

Autumn has arrived. What are you looking forward to? Hiking? Bonfires? Pumpkin patch photoshoots ...

Ice cream is a thing of elegance. When properly scooped, it’s nothing short of a masterpiece. ...

The amount of freedom that can be gained through a fair wage is game-changing. When you’r...

There’s something special about summer. Is it the slow mornings and lazy afternoons? Or open wind...

Patience is a virtue, but it’s certainly not one that I possess. I’m not exactly the best at wait...

Throughout history, the sun and moon have been used for guidance and illumination, and, as a soci...

You’re planning to hit the town for the evening. But temperatures are threatening to put your fun...

What’s better than five pieces of jewelry? One piece of jewelry that can be worn five diff...

You probably know that our products are made by artisans in developing countries who are given th...

There is something so special about learning a skill from a family member. Sitting, listening, an...

Any pregnant woman will tell you that once her baby bump makes its debut, free advice and cultura...

‘Tis the season for twinkling lights as far as the eye can see, cheerful carols on the radio, the...

The story behind the Poet’s Gold jewelry. A museum-quality replica of a pre-Columbian jewelry des...

Pieces of folklore—for the wanderer Walk along the forest path, lit dimly by spots of sunlight p...

A Guide to Attending Autumn “I Dos” Fall weddings are quickly becoming one of the most popular t...

The sentimental side of what we wear. She wanders along a roadside, the warrior woman. Wearing...

Tips on the right earring shape for you. One of the best things about being a woman is that we a...

Have you ever wondered what your fashion limits are? You won’t know until you test them, and this...

We all have our go-to looks. Our 15- minute morning makeup routines. Our tried-and-true lipstick ...

Some birthstones are more practical than others. January’s garnet, for example, is relatively ine...