The UN designates September 21 as World Peace Day. This year, the holiday holds even more important significance as millions flee to a safer haven. This year’s theme is “Partnerships for Peace – Dignity for All” with a mission to work together to strive for peace. "Over the next 100 days, let us stand with the millions of people across the world who are suffering the devastating impact of violence and conflict. Let us share ideas and plans for helping and supporting them in their time of dire need." –UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon We’ve compiled a list of ways below for US citizens to take action and make our voices and actions heard a world away. ...
We’re obsessed with the small stuff, from the details of our handmade products to the Fair Trade principles we uphold with every new artisan partnership we make, because the little details are what make a world of difference. That’s why every purchase comes packaged in a gift-ready jute bag and an artisan card featuring a personal thank you and a little information about the people who make everything we sell. We think it makes our products even more special when you understand the meaning behind it. We try our best to lead by example with every decision we make and that’s why all of our materials are printed on recycled paper with low-VOC ink. It takes a village...
Food is a staple in every culture yet is an element that can bring us together. We’d love to show you some traditional meals enjoyed by our artisans: The warm, wet climate of South America makes it the perfect climate for rich juicy fruits. Because of this, fruit products are a large staple in their diets, and the reason they have ample supplies to create our Made From Fruit jewelry. During our most recent trip to visit the group, they were excited to prepare some traditional meals and we were excited to try them! Breakfast consisted of a large plate of sliced fruits including red and green apples, bananas, pears, and mangoes with a glass of pineapple...
We’d like you to meet our Kuri Messenger Bag, a zippered purse made from traditional fabrics. This pretty practical piece is handmade by our artisans and creates job opportunities with each purchase.
