Beautiful imports from around the world adorn Ten Thousand Villages’ three city shops. Jewellery items for every budget include glass-bead chokers strung on ribbons from Guatemala, mother-of-pearl earrings from Bali and Vietnamese horn bangles. And you can feel extra-good about your purchase – Ten Thousand Villages carries fair-trade items made by craftspeople from around the developing world.
Christmas is a global, fair-trade affair at Ten Thousand Villages on Crowchild Trail Northwest. The shop’s huge selection of ornaments includes hand-painted-gourd nativity sets, owls and Santas. Also find recycled paper tree decorations from Vietnam, olivewood versions from Jordan and a heavenly host of Indian-made birds, snowflakes and bulbs crafted of papier mâché, buttons, felt, wire and metal.
Ten Thousand Villages works with international artisans who would otherwise be underemployed or unemployed. Feel good about buying unique household goods, jewellery and home decor while supporting those in need.