Meet the Artisans

Ten Thousand Villages partners with artisans who depend on the international market for sustainable employment. Meet the artisans of Ten Thousand Villages, read their stories and join us in sustaining culturally creative pursuits and promoting fair trade the world over. Click on the map to find artisans by region or country.

Featured Artisans

Come back often to read new artisan stories.

Arambee Moto!
"Carving stone is a culture in this area. We learn the carving from our parents and we teach it to our children." - John Ogao Abuya, Undugu Society of Kenya

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Read more artisan stories by clicking on the map to find artisans by region or country.

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Ten Thousand Villages. A Fair Trade Retailer.
Your fair trade purchase of handmade jewelry, home decor and gifts helps improve the lives of thousands of artisans in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.