
Ten Thousand Villages
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From a single trunk of a car in 1946 to a global fair-trade movement, Ten Thousand Villages has spent eight decades building equitable partnerships with marginalized artisans across the globe. Founded on Edna Ruth Byler’s belief that dignity is earned through opportunity rather than charity, our 80-year journey reflects an unwavering commitment to safe working conditions, fair upfront wages, and sustainable practices. As we celebrate Fair Trade Month this October, every purchase honors the generations of artisan families whose timeless craftsmanship, culture, and resilience continue to shape a more just world, one handcrafted piece at a time.