Find Putumayos collections at Ten Thousand Villages in the US and Canada. Ten Thousand Villages is an exceptional fairly traded source for unique handmade gifts, jewelry, home decor, art and sculpture, textiles and accessories representing the diverse cultures of artisans in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. Most stores also sell a selection of Putumayo CDs that create an uplifting international musical environment. Ten Thousand Villages is one of the worlds largest fair trade organizations and a founding member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO). The company strives to improve the livelihood of tens of thousands of disadvantaged artisans in 38 countries by establishing a sustainable market for handmade products in North America, and building long term buying relationships in places where skilled artisan partners lack opportunities for stable income. Product sales help pay for food, education, healthcare and housing for artisans who would otherwise be unemployed or underemployed.
Posted on: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 14:34:00 +0000
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