The Village Artisan Information

The Village Artisan features Fair Trade handmade gifts, jewelry and home decor products that lift marginalized artisans around the world out of poverty through socially conscious trade. Fair Trade encompasses many different things: a social justice movement, an alternative business model, a system of global commerce, a tool for international development; a faith based activity. Many of the products in today's marketplace are coming from factories that have little regard for the people producing the items and these working people are often exploited & subjected to unjust wages and conditions. To create opportunities for the economically and socially marginalized artisan’s around the world The Village Artisan brings their unique handcrafted products to the marketplace in an honest just economic way that encourages self-respect, dignity, quality of life and the preservation of cultural heritage. These artisans are paid a sustainable fair wage that improves their lives and allows them to strengthen their communities, educate their children, obtain medical care, and preserve culture identity. These unique ethical handmade Fair trade items are eco-friendly, made using natural, native, or recycled sustainable materials. The Village Artisan supports the Fair Trade system of exchange that honors producers, communities, consumers, and the environment. It is a model for the global economy rooted in people-to-people connections, justice, and sustainability. Creating Opportunities for Economically and Socially Marginalized Producers Developing Transparent and Accountable Relationships Building Capacity Promoting Fair Trade Paying Promptly and Fairly Supporting Safe and Empowering Working Conditions Ensuring the Rights of Children Cultivating Environmental Stewardship Respecting Cultural Identity