The November Chapter of our 2023 Lookbook is here!!!

 

Traveler 3-in-1 Clutch

This on-trend genuine woven leather clutch from India can be carried multiple ways! Carry as a clutch, a crossbody, or as a wristlet making the Traveler 3-in-1 Clutch the most stunning, versatile bag! The Traveler 3-in-1 Clutch features woven leather on both sides giving this clutch a stylish and timeless fair-trade look. Enjoy the handcrafted quality and usability of the Traveler 3-in-1 Clutch with its washed, woven, vegetable-tanned leather, featuring antique gold accents, cloth-lined interior, an interior zip pocket, and a zippered closure. 

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

Product Details:

• Approx. Measurements: 11″W x 7 1/4″H, Removable Wristlet: 8″L, Removable Crossbody Strap: Adjustable 30″- 50 1/2″L
• Materials: Genuine leather, Cotton, Brass  
• Color: Cognac brown, Antique gold
• Retail Price: $179.95
• SKU: BGKL1878

The Impact of Your Purchase 

These Artisans are committed to preserving India’s time-honored leather crafting traditions while advocating for women’s equality and supporting education for children in rural villages. Every purchase helps provide fair-trade jobs in and build schools in areas of extreme poverty.   

Meet the Artisan: Asha’s Story of Hope

“There are no opportunities in India if you don’t have a good education, and all I have is a skill I learned from my mother. My mother taught me basic weaving and braiding. I shaped up this skill and polished it to become a Team Leader in this workshop where today, I have nine women working with me.

Every day coming to work and having a sense of responsibility and accountability for work gives me pride in what I do. I have also taught my skills to a lot of women who have made a difference in their lives by this work. I dream of giving my daughters a good education. The eldest one wants to be a doctor and the other two want to be teachers. All three girls are bright, so we want to fulfill their dreams academically.” 

 

 

 

Neela Tea Towel Set of 2

Handcrafted using one of India’s most beautiful and inspiring ancient artisanal techniques, the Neela Tea Towel Set is sure to beautify your kitchen with its handmade touch. Blending ancient Artisan traditions with modern function, women handcraft this beautiful block-printed design featured on the tea towels. Each tea towel has been hand-stamped and has a dusty blue and sage green chrysanthemum-inspired design. A convenient loop is added to a corner of each towel for convenient hanging.

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

Care Instructions: Wash in cold water. Lay flat to dry.   

Product Details

• Approx. Measurements: Set of 2, 30 1/2″H x 20 1/2″W
• Materials: Cotton 
• Color: Blue, White, Green  
• Retail Price: $37.95
• SKU: HDYL1899

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.  

 

Sprig Teaspoon Set of 4 

This stunning set of Sprig Tea Spoons 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 copper-plated finish will add a touch of artisanal style to your kitchen decor with their adorable leaf imprint on their handles. Perfect for beautifully practical last-minute gifts for party hostesses, coworkers, and neighbors or for your own tea collection! 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!  

• Approx. Measurements: Set of 4, 4 1/4″L
• Materials: Copper-plated stainless steel
• Colors: Copper, Silver  
• Care Instructions: Hand wash recommended  
• Retail Price: $29.95  
• SKU: HDNA1895

 

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  

 

 

 

Embossed Leather Journal

Treasure all your special memories in the textured pages of this stunning Embossed Leather Journal. The intricately designed cover includes a beautifully embossed floral pattern. This eco-friendly journal is filled with approximately 95 sheets of handmade, lined, off-white, upcycled cotton paper and makes a stylish, practical gift for any occasion. Every purchase provides safe jobs with fair wages for women in areas of extreme poverty in India.   
   
Every journal has variations as a part of the Artisan-made charm!   

• Approx. Measurements: 6″W x 8″H, Approx. 95 sheets of paper
• Materials: Leather, Handmade lined paper, Cotton cord 
• Color: Brown, Off-white   
• Price: $39.95
• SKU: NBNA1845

 

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: Mamta’s Story of Hope 

Mamta is a young mother who dreams of giving her daughter the education she needs to become a computer programmer. In India, many women, especially in areas of extreme poverty, drop out of school, marry young, and never get an opportunity to pursue their dreams. Mamta handcrafts paper journals to help support her daughter’s education. As her daughter prepares to graduate from college, this mom is excited to see what the future holds!  

I really appreciate my work. I’m able to contribute toward my family’s expenses. Moreover, I’ve been able to pay my own tuition fees. So, this work is very important to me.” 

 

 

 

Harmony Cuff

This adjustable silver-tone cuff from India will elevate your wardrobe with a timeless look!  Each Harmony Cuff features three thin, hammered strands to create a beautiful design perfect for everyday wear. Every purchase provides safe jobs with fair wages in areas of extreme poverty where vulnerable women are often exploited by sweatshops.

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

Product Details:

• Approx. Measurements: Adjustable up to 7″
• Materials: Plated brass    
• Color: Silver 
• Retail Price: $25.95
• SKU: JBCD1896

The Impact of Your Purchase 

In India, poverty often leads to exploitation of vulnerable women in sweatshops. Every purchase provides these Artisans with fair wages, access to health care, education for their children, and care for elderly family members.

Meet the Artisan: Madhvi’s Story of Hope

“Before I became an Artisan, life was very hard, socially and economically. I was living in a very poor family. It was very hard for my father. That’s why I decided to start working. My friend was doing some beadwork, so she guided me to this work. Then I moved to quality checking and sizing of the products. I like my work!     

Now, it’s good to help my father and family. I have personally and professionally grown up. It’s like a good dream to help family. My dreams are big to start my independent work! I’m trying hard to achieve that dream. I’ve purchased a two-wheel vehicle. In the future, I dream of my own home!”

 

 

 

Harmony Ring

This stunning modern silver-tone, adjustable Harmony Ring from East Asia makes a big impact, featuring a dusty blue colored enamel shape and a rectangular enamel shape in a creamy blue color! Each ring is handcrafted by a woman leaving a brothel in East Asia to create a better life for herself. This beautiful, ethically made ring is perfect to wear and style every day! Every purchase helps provide income, counseling, education, and jobs for women rescued from brothels in East Asia.     
Every ring has variations as a part of the Artisan-made charm!    

Product Details:

• Approx. Measurements: Adjustable Ring Size 7     
• Materials: Bright Silver Plated brass, Enamel 
• Colors: Silver, Blue  
• Retail Price: $43.95
• SKU: JRSP1897

 

The Impact of Your Purchase 

In East Asia, poverty encourages sexual exploitation of women in brothels. These women want to provide for their families but have few options. Your purchase helps provide holistic care and a dignified income. 

Meet the Artisan: Zang’s Story of Hope

“I have learned many new things since I joined this Artisan Community in 2016. Two years and two months ago, I was given the opportunity to develop a career in international shipping. I have already learned so much yet there is still more to learn and I am excited about that. I hope in the next year, I can feel confident even when challenges arrive. I love that the jewelry I ship out goes to all of our customers. My role is an important connection point. 
This year I have just started to learn about Human Resources. I am excited to learn more about this field as well. I am grateful for every opportunity I have to learn, grow and develop a meaningful career in this community.” 

 

Resilient Earrings

The subtle charm of these drop hoop earrings will bring a calming, elegant look of beauty to your ethical style. Each earring features a small open-backed hoop with an oblong hoop soldered to it, creating a beautiful fair-trade look. The Resilient Earrings are stunning while creating dignified, necessary jobs for women in areas of extreme poverty of India.      

Every earring has variations as a part of the artisan-made charm!   

Product Details:

• Approx. Measurements: 1″H
• Materials: Plated brass  
• Colors: Gold 
• Retail Price: $19.95
• SKU: JEJH1884

 

The Impact of Your Purchase 

In India, poverty often leads to exploitation of vulnerable women in sweatshops. Every purchase provides these Artisans with fair wages, access to health care, education for their children, and care for elderly family members.

Meet the Artisan: Kajal’s Story of Hope

“My husband and I are from a poor family in a local village. We are not educated, and our financial condition was bad. I asked my husband, a local Artisan, to teach me designing. Today, I am designing, earning good money, giving a good education to my kids, and meeting the needs of my family. We recently bought the house of our dreams through our work as Artisans!”  

 

 

 

 

 

Resilient Bracelet

This adjustable handcrafted Resilient Bracelet is the perfect bracelet for everyday wear. Acid attack survivors in Cambodia hand bead these stunning bracelets with a varying bead pattern using seed beads and gold-tone plated beads. Each bracelet is adjustable with a slide-knot closure and is beautifully finished with coordinating beads. Every purchase of this Resilient Bracelet supports the acid attack survivor in Cambodia who created it with a safe and dignified opportunity to earn a sustainable income.  

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

Product Details:

• Approx. Measurements: Adjustable 6-9″
• Materials: Brass seed beads, Plated metal beads, Nylon cording  
• Color: Black, Gold, Pale Pink
• Price: $29.95
• SKU:JBCA1885

 

The Impact of Your Purchase

Artisans are overcoming the trauma and stigma of acid attacks in Cambodia. These women have had acid thrown on them as a form of punishment or revenge. Traditionally, acid attack survivors in Cambodia are considered outcasts and are often victims of cultural discrimination and random violence. As Artisans, these women who were once shamed, abused, neglected, and abandoned are now rising out of poverty to become independent businesswomen.  

Meet the Artisan: Ya’s Story of Hope

“One day someone flung a container of acid on my face. It burned my face and ran down my body. The excruciating extensive burns threatened to take my life for months, and since then I’ve had to endure numerous surgeries to attempt to re-make my features and face to be normal again. I now have to live with the scarring of my face and body, and also with the scarring on my heart. I’ve been the subject of mockery, hatred, rejection and curiosity, but rarely the subject of compassion or help.  

I’m gradually trying to rebuild my life and to make a future for myself, but the only thing that gives me the courage to do that is that I know that I’m not alone, and that I may be able to do something to help others. I started this business to make goods by hand so that other women in my condition can earn their own living in safety and some measure of self-respect.”  

 

 

 

Mini Rosemary Fir Gift Set

Keep your skin smooth, moisturized, and revitalized with this all-natural Mini Rosemary Fir Gift Set! Artisans in Baltimore, U.S.A. create the unique Rosemary Fir ‘Shuga’ Scrub by blending healing rosemary, fir needle, eucalyptus, and peppermint essential oils with soothing coconut oil, jojoba oil, honey, Vitamin E, and calming lavender essential oil. This scrub is specially blended to coordinate with your Rosemary Fir ‘Warsh’ Bar, making this the perfect gift set! Feel energized and refreshed by the natural ingredients and invigorating scent of our Rosemary Fir ‘Warsh’ Bar with essential oils. Every product in this gift set inspires healing and hope by providing dignified jobs for women overcoming poverty, abuse, and human trafficking in the U.S.A. Everyone on your gift list will enjoy the gift of self-care with our rosemary fir scented ‘Warsh’ Bar and exfoliating sugar scrub.

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

 

Product Details:

• Approx. Measurements: Mini Rosemary Fir ‘Shuga’ Scrub: 2.9 fl. oz. Mini Rosemary Fir ‘Warsh’ Bar: 3 oz.  
• Material: Mini Rosemary Fir ‘Shuga’ Scrub: Organic Cane Sugar, Coconut Oil, Jojoba Oil, Honey, Vitamin E Acetate, Lavender EO (Essential Oil), Fir Needle EO, Rosemary EO, Eucalyptus EO, Peppermint EO 
  Mini Rosemary Fir ‘Warsh’ Bar: Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Safflower Oil, Glycerin (kosher), Goat’s Milk, Purified Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitan Oleate, Oat Protein, Titanium Dioxide, Fir Needle EO, Rosemary EO, Eucalyptus EO, Lavender EO, Peppermint EO, Honey, French Green Clay
• Color: Rosemary Fir ‘Shuga’ Scrub: Brown Sugar, Rosemary Fir ‘Warsh’ Bar: Pale green 
• Prices: $21.95
• SKU: BPHH1924

 

The Impact of Your Purchase

Made in the U.S.A. by women breaking free from addiction, sex-trafficking, generational poverty, and trauma, their work helps them rediscover their value and identities, as they’re equipped with new skills, independence, and healing.

Meet the Artisan: Angela’s Story of Hope

In our community, life is dark and downtrodden. This workshop is providing light, life, and opportunities for women in our community. Since becoming an Artisan, I feel alive again! I feel like I can give back while also providing for my family. Without my work, I would be living month to month and super penny pinching to make ends meet! 

Since becoming an Artisan, my husband and I have been able to buy a car, go on a vacation with our family and adopt twin girls that we’ve cared for since they were one week old! I dream of owning a home and starting my own event planning business. 

 

 

 

 

And two sets to save when you pair these November designs!

Resilient Set 

Bundle and Save! We love a good fair-trade duo! The Resilient Set includes the charming Resilient Earrings and the Resilient Bracelet, doubling your impact! The subtle charm of the Resilient Earrings with their dangle-hoop style brings a calming, elegant look to your ethical style. Each Resilient Bracelet features a beautiful complimentary look with an intricate beaded design. The Resilient Set is creating dignified, necessary jobs for women in areas of extreme poverty of India and Cambodia.      

Every set has variations as a part of the artisan-made charm!   

Product Details:

• Approx. Measurements: Resilient Bracelet: Adjustable 6-9″. Resilient Earrings: 1″H
• Materials: Resilient Bracelet: Glass beads, Plated brass, Nylon cording. Resilient Earrings: Plated brass
• Colors: Resilient Bracelet: Black, Gold, Pale Pink. Resilient Earrings: Gold 
• Price: $43.95
• SKU: BUN377

 

The Impact of Your Purchase

Resilient Bracelet – Artisans are overcoming the trauma and stigma of acid attacks in Cambodia. These women have had acid thrown on them as a form of punishment or revenge. Traditionally, acid attack survivors in Cambodia are considered outcasts and are often victims of cultural discrimination and random violence. As Artisans, these women who were once shamed, abused, neglected, and abandoned are now rising out of poverty to become independent businesswomen. 

Resilient Earrings – In India, poverty often leads to exploitation of vulnerable women in sweatshops. Every purchase provides these Artisans with fair wages, access to health care, education for their children, and care for elderly family members.

Meet the Artisan: Ya’s Story of Hope

“One day someone flung a container of acid on my face. It burned my face and ran down my body. The excruciating extensive burns threatened to take my life for months, and since then I’ve had to endure numerous surgeries to attempt to re-make my features and face to be normal again. I now have to live with the scarring of my face and body, and also with the scarring on my heart. I’ve been the subject of mockery, hatred, rejection and curiosity, but rarely the subject of compassion or help.  

I’m gradually trying to rebuild my life and to make a future for myself, but the only thing that gives me the courage to do that is that I know that I’m not alone, and that I may be able to do something to help others. I started this business to make goods by hand so that other women in my condition can earn their own living in safety and some measure of self-respect.”  

 

Harmony Set 

Double your impact with the Harmony Set! Featuring the Harmony Cuff ethically made in India and the Harmony Ring handmade in East Asia. Each Harmony Cuff features three thin, hammered strands to create a beautiful design perfect for everyday wear. The Harmony Ring beautifully compliments the cuff with its dusty-blue colored rounded, enamel shape and a rectangular enamel shape in a creamy-blue color! Every purchase creates safe jobs with fair wages in areas of extreme poverty where vulnerable women are often exploited by sweatshops in India and rescues women from brothels in East Asia.   

Every set has variations as a part of the artisan-made charm!   

Product Details:

• Approx. Measurements: Harmony Cuff: Adjustable up to 7″. Harmony Ring: Adjustable Ring Size 7      
• Materials: Harmony Cuff: Plated brass. Harmony Ring: Bright Silver Plated brass, Enamel  
• Colors: Harmony Cuff: Silver. Harmony Ring: Silver, Blue
• Price: $57.95
• SKU: BUN376

 

The Impact of Your Purchase

Harmony Cuff – In India, poverty often leads to exploitation of vulnerable women in sweatshops. Every purchase provides these Artisans with fair wages, access to health care, education for their children, and care for elderly family members. 

Harmony Ring – In East Asia, poverty encourages sexual exploitation of women in brothels. These women want to provide for their families but have few options. Your purchase helps provide holistic care and a dignified income.      

Meet the Artisan: Zang’s Story of Hope

“I have learned many new things since I joined this Artisan Community in 2016. Two years and two months ago, I was given the opportunity to develop a career in international shipping. I have already learned so much yet there is still more to learn and I am excited about that. I hope in the next year, I can feel confident even when challenges arrive. I love that the jewelry I ship out goes to all of our customers. My role is an important connection point. 
This year I have just started to learn about Human Resources. I am excited to learn more about this field as well. I am grateful for every opportunity I have to learn, grow and develop a meaningful career in this community.” 

 

Download + Share the video,  graphics, product, and Artisan images below to share the impact your customers can make when they shop the 9 new fair trade designs in our November Chapter!

VIDEOS:

• STYLING VIDEO: Create Your Own Necklace Keep sharing as we continue to add more Necklace Strands to our building lookbook: 

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• Lookbook 2023 – November: Chapter 11 PDF