Ten Thousand Villages Seattle
Who we are
Ten Thousand Villages in Seattle, WA, is a fair trade retailer of artisan-crafted home decor, personal accessories and gift items from across the globe. Featuring products from more than 130 artisan groups in some 38 countries, we are part of a network of over 390 retail outlets throughout the United States selling Ten Thousand Villages products.
As one of the world’s oldest and largest fair trade organizations, Ten Thousand Villages has spent more than 60 years cultivating trading relationships in which artisans 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.
We are an active organization so stay tuned to this website and our Facebook pages to learn about our Community Sales Events (fundraisers for other nonprofit organizations), opportunities to volunteer, the Book Club, and events at “offsites” where we offer Ten Thousand Villages gifts at locations throughout Washington State. Think of our store for every special moment you want to find a truly unique gift that benefits artisans around the world. Imagine the good you do here.
We appreciate your donation to our cause -please make your donation using the button below. Every little bit counts!
Ten Thousand Villages—Seattle is run in large part by volunteers including our volunteer board of directors. We are a vibrant part of the community. You are invited to the dozens of events we host in the store and at locations throughout Washington State. Find us on Facebook to see the most up-to-date information about our activities including the book club and Community Shopping Events that raise funds for other nonprofit organizations. We are motivated and inspired by our mission:
The mission of Ten Thousand Villages - Seattle is to develop strong fair trade economic markets through our practices and educational outreach, in order to support artisans and craftspeople in struggling communities around the world.
Our history
1991 - Ten Thousand Villages opens in Kirkland as a mission of Seattle Mennonite Church
1994 - We move from Kirkland to downtown Seattle, near the Pike Place Market
2000 - Ten Thousand Villages incorporates as its own organization and moves to our present location at 65th and Roosevelt Avenue NE.
About Coupons, Discounts and Sales
All Ten Thousand Villages artisan partners are been fully paid. Our relationships follow the Fair Trade principles. Rest assured that the coupon or discount you receive does not impact the artisan. Enjoy the savings!
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Birthday Club
Join our Birthday Club and receive a coupon for 15% during your birthday month! Sign up in the store.
Coffee Club
Buy 10 bags of coffee, get 1 bag free!
Artisan Representatives
If you are representing an artisan group from a developing nation contact Ten Thousand Villages—Akron. You are welcome to send information about the group along with pictures or product information. Please DO NOT send actual samples. Artisan information should be emailed to inquiry.us@tenthousandvillages.com or postal mailed to:
Ten Thousand Villages
Purchasing, Administrative Secretary
PO Box 500 Akron, PA 17501
Volunteer at Ten Thousand Villages in Seattle, WA
As a nonprofit organization, we are run primarily by a diverse and dynamic team of volunteers. If you are interested in being a part of the fair-trade movement and have a passion for our people-driven mission and the products that we sell, join us! We welcome highly motivated people, with a friendly attitude and a desire to help.
Contact us now to join our volunteer positions – greeting and interacting with customers, unpacking and checking orders, assisting with displays and more. We ask our volunteers to work at least 12 hours per month and we have a very flexible schedule to make it easy to fit your volunteer hours into your own schedule.
Interested in finding out more? Please email us at seattle@tenthousandvillages.com
Metro bus lines:
#48 and #66
Store Hours
| Monday-Saturday: |
10am-7pm |
| Sunday: |
12pm-5pm |
