Featuring over 300 hand-knotted rugs, from intricate florals to hand-spun wool natural dye tribals, in sizes from 2’x3' to 10’x14’.
As in the past, Ten Thousand Villages partners with Bunyaad, a fair-trade rug company that works with over 850 families throughout 100 villages in Pakistan. By working with artisans in their homes, increasing employment opportunities for women and paying a living wage, Bunyaad is making lifetime changes for many families across Pakistan.
"These rugs are much more than just amazing pieces of art for your floors. They represent lives changed through fair trade because every Bunyaad rug artisan earns a living wage,” said Bunyaad director Yousaf Chaman. “We know that with every rug we sell, we are empowering women, fueling artisan's creativity and preserving their cultural heritage.”
Ten Thousand Villages’ maker-to-market fair trade stores seek to break the cycle of generational poverty and ignite social change. The non-profit stores sell items handcrafted by artisans in developing countries who would otherwise struggle to earn a living.
Ten Thousand Villages, Redondo Beach, Riviera Village at 1907 S Catalina Ave | www.VillagesRedondo.com | 310-465-1600
DATE:
Friday, March 1, 2024