Fair Trade Products + Lifestyle

Hosting a great party takes a ton of planning and work. Show your host that you appreciate all th...

Taking its name from the Shona word for an ancient ruined city that sits within the borders of th...

You may never even have heard of a tagine. And if you’re like me, the unknown can sometimes be a ...

We have all enjoyed pumpkin pie. Usually, it comes neatly tucked into a plastic container, with a...

On my first visit to Mr. Junedi’s home, a piece of furniture sitting in the corner caught my eye....

One of the best things about living in an agricultural area is access to farm stands! Fresh produ...

Blue robes, red sand, tents of woven grass—this is the beauty of the Tuareg tribe. Silver catches...

Remember how fun it was to build a blanket fort? ...

With a twinkle in his eye, and a bounce to his step, George knows that his work in wire sculpting...

Remember the moments spent with your best friend? Weaving bracelets and telling fortunes? Staying...

Every traveler knows the importance of having the right travel bag for the journey. You need some...

Need to unwind? Imagine the bathroom of your dreams… Colored glass swirls with soothing smoothnes...

Khajuri Khaas is a challenging area of Delhi, with little sewage infrastructure and limited acces...

You know that feeling you get right after creating something beautiful? It might be a painting. I...

When we think about a bohemian home, we think global goodness. Symbols rich in their history and ...

When we think of India, we think of vibrant colors everywhere: in brightly patterned clothing, on...

Wanderlust. Our August collection is all about transition. We’re saying a reluctant goodbye to s...

Traditionally used as part of a ceremony to celebrate rites of passage for young women, the beads...

When you think about Bali, Indonesia, you might think of a luxurious vacation destination. But th...

Makers’ stories are the most important aspect of our mission at Ten Thousand Villages. In order t...

THE INVITATIONS Indulge anticipation by sending out real invitations for your outdoor movie nigh...

Most precious jewelry is made with metals or rocks brought up out of the earth. But let’s not for...

Many of us know the frustration of being cooped inside an office, sitting at a desk when all you ...

Tangled Vines In the dead of a summer’s night, a candle flickers. It illuminates the hibiscus an...

In India, tiffins are used every day to transport hot lunches to people at work, but they’re a go...

Don’t call it a comeback. People have been into indigo for thousands of years. A natural dye know...

On Sunday, March 1, Bombolulu Workshops, a Ten Thousand Villages artisan partner based in Mombasa...

Get Inspired As we walk along the beach, we find gifts laid there for us by the sea. She whisper...

One of the fundamentals of fair trade is sustainability. At Ten Thousand Villages, we are committ...

It’s easy to become mesmerized by the dreamlike quality of a dragonfly’s wings—there’s something...

Ana Maria Piedrahita is the founder of Sapia artisan group in Bogota, Colombia. The Colombian cli...

Titled In the Trunk of Grandma’s Car, the book tells about the humble beginnings of fair trade. E...

Help the Honey Bees It’s no secret that honeybees are under threat of diseases and parasites bro...

The production of silk is a beautiful Lao tradition. The art of silk weaving was in danger of bei...

“The early spring sun is a subtle host. With quiet warmth and courtesy, he invites us for convers...

On the edge of Ethiopia’s capital city Addis Ababa, lies a church. The Entoto Mariam is one of th...