Our Handpicked Favorites in Brilliant Brass, Luscious Silk & Glistening Gold

Posted October 7th, 2009 by Danielle

Check out these dazzling fair trade accessories–our favorites this week!

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WG102646-035Our “Future is Bright Bangles” ($14.95, set of 3)–featured in Life & Style Magazine (see below)–are made by artisans at Noah’s Ark, an amazing cooperative group in Moradabad, India.  Noah’s Ark offers skilled artisans the resources to start their own workshops, healthcare and life insurance, and provides educational opportunities to
artisans’ children.

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This one really captures attention; and you can help bring about change while you fish for change! The Sinless Sequins Coin Purse (14.95) comes in 3 great color schemes.  Women at Tara Projects near Delhi, India, hand-embroider shimmery beads and sequins to create this stunning pouch.  Tara Projects employees over 1,000 artisans and is a leading voice in the movement against child labor.  They supply some of our most fashion-forward pieces, like this wonderful little coin purse.

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This lush silk scarf (Dharma Silk Scarf, $34.95) helps Nepalese communities by employing underprivileged women artisans, who handcraft and dye each one.  We love the scarf and we love that it helps transform lives!  It’s all good!

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