Lovely, unique, and perfect for any occasion! These earrings are handcrafted by artisans who are part of Blue Mango workshop. This program helps marginalized women in southern India by employing women with disabilities, domestic violence victims, and widows.
Details:
- 2.5 inches long
- Handcrafted by artisans in India
- Made with glass beads and metal
About Ten Thousand Villages
For more than 60 years, Ten Thousand Villages has served as a fair trade retailer, working with more than 130 artisan groups from nearly 40 countries. It has pioneered the fair trade industry to help break the cycle of poverty.
The non-profit social enterprise:
- Pays a fair price;
- Creates long-term partnerships with artisan groups;
- Makes sure artisans have good working conditions;
- Collaborates with designers to produce trend pieces that incorporate traditional craftmanship;
- Emphasizes using recycled or renewable materials;
- Empowers to help create change for the artisans, their communities, and their families.
Photo: © Courtesy of Ten Thousand Villages