Ten Thousand Villages

As pioneers of fair trade, Ten Thousand Villages brings conscious shoppers purposeful handmade goods for home and life. Their maker-to-market movement puts people and planet first, believing that what we wear, what we place in our homes, or give as gifts should be ethically and sustainably made.

They value the unique nature of something that’s been crafted by hand and invest in the life of the maker behind it. Long-term partnerships with women and marginalized communities in developing countries helps break the cycle of poverty and ignite social change so that together we thrive.

Ethical at every step

Ensuring makers earn a fair, living wage in safe working conditions

Caring for the Earth

Investing in partnerships that empower women and marginalized communities

Celebrating craft and culture

A cofounding member of the World Fair Trade Organization and Fair Trade Federation 

A member of the Museum Store Association 

Impacting over 100,000 people – artisans and their families 

20+ developing countries 

75+ artisan partner groups 

20K+ makers 

60% are women 

75+ years’ experience as a fair trade leader

Established In: 1946

Based In: Akron, Pennsylvania