The June Chapter of our 2024 Lookbook is here

Last year brought us new changes to our annual lookbook!

We changed up our format from releasing seasonal lookbooks in 2023 to instead build an ongoing, cohesive lookbook over the course of the full year, with new “Chapters” added on the 2nd of each month. The new cadence of these continual monthly chapters was something our Partners, your customers, and the Artisans we partner with enjoyed as it created greater ongoing sustainability.

Each chapter will feature approximately 10 new ethically made, fair trade designs to continue throughout 2024.

This June Chapter features 8 new designs or design options from 2 countries, as we continue celebrating artisanal craftsmanship and world culture through home decor from India and Nepal this month.

We hope you can feel the hope behind each design in our June chapter, knowing every piece has been crafted by the hands of a woman rising from poverty and trafficking through your sales.

Chapter SIX of our 2024 Lookbook is NOW available for purchase in your Partner Store!

Chapters are sold in your Partner Store for $3.90/package of 10.
This pack of 10 June Lookbook Chapters is a great way to share the inspiration and mission behind our ethically made designs while reducing your environmental footprint. Lightweight and sized for easy and affordable mailing, these lookbook chapters are a great way to reopen conversations with past customers, hostesses, and potential sponsorships.
This month’s chapter is a double-sided 8.5″ x 11″ sheet that fits inside January’s folded 11″ x 17″ cover, designed to hold all upcoming 8.5″ x 11″ chapters, keeping the entire year at your fingertips!
Materials: Paper
Color: Multicolor
SKU ZCE2000-6

PDF Download: 2024 Lookbook – JUNE Chapter 6 PDF

Click through the tabs below for your Chapter 6 Overview, Product + Artisan info + Media.

This fifth chapter of our 2024 Lookbook includes 7 new designs (and one set) from India and Nepal:

Sicilian Grove Table Runner, India
Sicilian Grove Napkin Set, India
Wooden Cake Stand, India
Villa Ramekin, Nepal
Villa Ramekin – Set of 2, Nepal
Gourmet Grove Set, India
Tuscan Harvest Board, India

Sicilian Grove Table Runner

Traditionally block printed, this beautiful bright yellow and deep-green floral table runner is the perfect addition to your summer table display. Blending ancient Artisan traditions with modern function, women in India handcraft this beautiful block-printed design featured on every piece. Complete the look by pairing with our Sicilian Grove Napkins! Every purchase of the Sicilian Grove Table Runner creates necessary jobs for women in India to rise out of the grip of poverty to impact the lives of their families and their communities.

Every table runner has variations as a part of the Artisan-made charm!

Product Details:

Care Instructions: Hand wash in cold water. Line dry.
Approx. Measurements: 70 3/4″ L x 14″ W
Materials:100% Cotton
Color: Yellow, Green
Full Retail Price: $51.95
SKU HDYL2036

The Impact of Your Purchase

India is home to one-fourth of the world’s poorest people. Vulnerable women are often exploited by sweatshops. Your purchase provides them with safe jobs, fair wages, healthcare, literacy programs, self-help groups, and more!

Meet the Artisan: Akash and Rabia’s Story of Hope

“Our belief is, as designers, we can only imagine ideas. The true heroes are the Artisans who convert our thoughts into reality. They make it happen. The crux of the matter is they are equal partners in our journey. And that’s how we treat them as well.” – Akash & Rabia

After attending design school together, Akash and Rabia quickly became inseparable, sharing the same values and passion for creating a safe work environment for women, began to design a workshop that preserved and honored both Artisan traditions and Artisans, and got married in December of 2019. The powerful couple determined to counter the sweatshop culture that often takes advantage of Artisans in India, Akash and Rabia took great care to offer protections, benefits, and opportunities that would empower their Artisans to provide their families with a dignified standard of living.

Together they created a clean, well-lit workshop near the Artisans’ homes and families. They offered specialized training and committed to pay each Artisan a living wage – above and beyond their required minimum wage. They offered interest-free home loans and even offered to sponsor a child’s education from the Artisan community every school year. They offered opportunities for Artisans to speak up whenever they had concerns or ideas. Above all, they offered their Artisans dignity, respect, and hope.

Sicilian Grove Napkin Set

Traditionally block printed, this beautiful bright yellow and deep-green floral set of 4 napkins is the perfect addition to your summer table display. Blending ancient Artisan traditions with modern function, women in India handcraft this beautiful block-printed design featured on the napkins. Pair with our Sicilian Grove Table Runner for an entire look! Every purchase of the Sicilian Grove Napkin Set creates necessary jobs for women in India to rise out of the grip of poverty to impact the lives of their families and their communities.
Every napkin has variations as a part of the Artisan-made charm!

Product Details

Care Instructions: Hand wash in cold water. Line dry.
Approx. Measurements: Set of 4, 18” W x 18″ H
Materials: Cotton
Color: Yellow, Green
Retail: $39.95
SKU HDYL2037

The Impact of Your Purchase

India is home to one-fourth of the world’s poorest people. Vulnerable women are often exploited by sweatshops. Your purchase provides them with safe jobs, fair wages, healthcare, literacy programs, self-help groups, and more!

Meet the Artisan: Anjana’s Story of Hope

“I’ve worked with this artisan community for the past two years and it has provided us the opportunity to send both of our kids to school without worrying about the financials of it. My husband is a trained stitching man and I have learned my craft from him.
My husband has worked with this artisan group for 4 years. Our family was in need and this artisan community provided me with this opportunity without any hesitation even when I didn’t know stitching properly. Working and growing with this artisan group I feel that my dreams of sending my kids to further their education can be fulfilled.”

Wooden Cake Stand

Display delicious treats on this stunning, Artisan-made Wooden Cake Stand! This eco-friendly pedestal stand is handmade from fast-growing mango wood, a sustainable byproduct of India’s mango fruit industry. Each cake stand features unique natural wood grains and coloration with a black pedestal stand. Every purchase supports families in areas of extreme poverty in India.
Every product has variations as a part of the Artisan-made charm!

*Some assembly required. Each Wooden Cake Stand comes with all necessary parts and comes prepped to be screwed together upon arrival.

Product Details:

Care Instructions: Wipe clean with a damp cloth and then dry with a dry cloth.
Approx. Measurements: 11 3/4″ D x 5 3/4″ H
Materials: Mango wood
Colors: Natural wood, Black
Full Retail Price: $49.95
SKU HDNA1991

The Impact of Your Purchase

The Artisans we partner with in India do so much more than just create beautiful products. With every purchase, another family is empowered to rise out of poverty! In areas where vulnerable Artisans are often exploited in sweatshops, they now have opportunities to earn a dignified income, attend financial management classes, establish safe workshops in their homes and communities, drink clean water, and receive education and healthcare. These Artisans are now able to give their families a promising future because of your purchase!

Meet the Artisan: Pinky’s Story of Hope

“When I lost my husband, my in-laws were not supportive to me and my two children. We had to move in with my parents and I was not able to send my children to school. I would often have to ask my husband’s family for money. I began looking for a job to become self-reliant and provide for my children.

Now that I am self-reliant, I can fulfill my children’s needs on my own. I am very happy because my children are fed, attending school, my work environment is very good, and my coworkers are encouraging and helpful to me.

Thank you to all the people purchasing our products. I want to be given a lot of work so our artisan community can employ even more women that are able to better themselves and help their families.”

Villa Ramekin (and Set of 2)

This set of two green-toned ceramic ramekin dishes are the perfect addition to your fair-trade home! Each Artisanal Ramekin dish is food safe and handmade in Nepal! Artisans handcraft each ramekin with a unique “ribbed” texture. Each time you set out this dish with your favorite snack contents, you will be reminded that your purchase creates safe jobs with fair wages in areas of extreme poverty in Nepal.

Every ramekin has variations as a part of the Artisan-made charm!

Product Details

Care Instructions: Food Safe, Hand wash recommended, and not intended for the microwave.

Approx. Measurements: Set of 2, 2 3/4” D x 1 1/2” H
Materials: Ceramic
Color: Green
Retail: $17.95 (individually) / $31.95 (Set of 2)
SKU HDNA1991

The Impact of Your Purchase

In many areas of Nepal, lack of education often makes it difficult for families to break cycles of extreme poverty. Lack of opportunities for safe jobs with fair wages often results in the exploitation of vulnerable persons by human traffickers. Every purchase helps provide these Artisans with education, jobs skills training, and seminars about health, nutrition, and women’s rights. Your purchase helps empower families out of extreme poverty in Nepal.

Meet the Artisan: Binu’s Story of Hope

“I’ve been managing the finances of our Artisan community for over fifteen years. I always wanted to be involved as an Artisan and work with ceramics. So, two years ago, I began glazing and firing ceramics! Now I oversee production and orders that involve glazing and firing.

Through this Artisan community, I’ve improved my financial status. I feel my communication skills have enhanced too. So, it’s motivated me to stay positive. Being a Trades of Hope Artisan partner has provided an opportunity to make new products and connect with different people – from the raw material collection process to the finished product. One of my favorite moments as an Artisan is when my work was appreciated, and we were given another order for it. I still feel happy thinking about it!”

Gourmet Grove Set

This stunning Gourmet Grove Set supports a small family workshop in India where Artisans are passing down generations of metal crafting traditions to the next generation. These sturdy stainless steel and aluminum utensils with gold-tone copper plated finish will add a touch of artisanal style to your kitchen decor with their adorable leaf imprint on their handles. Perfect to display on a charcuterie board, this set of 4 utensils includes 2 spreader knives and 2 spoons. Every purchase provides safe jobs with fair wages for women in areas of extreme poverty in India.

Every product has variations as a part of the Artisan-made charm!

Product Details:

Care Instructions: Hand wash recommended.
Approx. Measurements: Set of 4, 2 knives: 5 1/4″L, 2 spoons: 5”L
Materials: Stainless steel, Copper plating
Colors: Antique brass, Silver
Retail Price: $31.95
SKU HDNA1998

The Impact of Your Purchase:

The poverty cycle in India continues primarily because of the lack of education and essential resources that are often not available or affordable for children in India’s slums. Many of these children never learn to read or write and grow up with limited opportunities. Many families in India’s slums have limited or no access to health care or clean water. Your purchase helps provide Artisans in areas of extreme poverty and their children with access to education, health care, and clean water programs. Every purchase gives hope to families in India’s slums.

Meet the Artisan: Muskan’s Story of Hope

Muskan works alongside five of her cousins in a small family workshop in India, where the older cousins are passing down their family’s Artisan traditions to the next generation.

“Shakeel, Muskan and Kamerule are extremely talented and are really hardworking individuals. Earlier, they lived in a village in a small room together. But now, due to all their hard work and talent, they are progressing and making a better life. Muskan was always inspired by handicraft items. Her husband is immensely supportive and lets her pursue this dream, and that’s something which is really rare in rural areas.” – Artisan Leaders in India

“We want to give our children the opportunity to study, as we didn’t have this aspect while we were growing up”. – Muskan

Tuscan Harvest Board

Display delicious snacks or treats on this stunning, ethically made Tuscan Harvest Board! This eco-friendly board is handmade from fast-growing mango wood, a sustainable byproduct of India’s mango fruit industry. Each Tuscan Harvest Board is finished off with a black metal handle and hand-painted details around the border. Create dignified jobs for women in India that allow families to leave the slums. Every purchase supports families in areas of extreme poverty in India.
Every product has variations as a part of the Artisan-made charm!

Product Details:

Care Instructions: Wipe clean with a damp cloth and then dry with a dry cloth.
Approx. Measurements: 9 3/4″ D x 3/4″ H, Handle: 10″
Materials: Mango wood, Iron handle
Colors: Natural wood, Black, White
Retail Price: $39.95
SKU HDNA1999

The Impact of Your Purchase

The Artisans we partner with in India do so much more than just create beautiful products. With every purchase, another family is empowered to rise out of poverty! In areas where vulnerable Artisans are often exploited in sweatshops, they now have opportunities to earn a dignified income, attend financial management classes, establish safe workshops in their homes and communities, drink clean water, and receive education and healthcare. These Artisans are now able to give their families a promising future because of your purchase!

Meet the Artisan: Vandana’s Story of Hope

When she was a little girl, Vandana began cleaning 3 houses a day to support her family facing extreme poverty in India. Even as a child, she wondered when this life with no dignity would be over. But everything changed when she married an Artisan and started going to work with him. She learned the craft of woodworking and could stop working in other people’s homes. Now, with a living wage, she can provide for her two sons and can provide food for her family. She enjoys cooking and says, “Why waste money when I can cook better than the restaurants?” Your order creates opportunities for women like Vandana to leave lives of oppression and provide for their families.