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Ten Thousand Villages. One Perfect Gift.

Fair Trade retailer offers one-stop shopping for everyone on your holiday gift list.

(AKRON, PA) – Ten Thousand Villages offers one-stop fair trade shopping for everyone on your holiday gift list. From gifts for teachers or your best friend, to parents, kids, clients and colleagues, Ten Thousand Villages offers a fair trade solution for all of your holiday gift-giving needs.

Gifts for Girlfriends – A gift to celebrate a best friend needs to be as special as the friendship. With handcrafted gifts like jewelry, photo frames, purses and more, Ten Thousand Villages offers gifts that will show your her just how much you treasure your relationship.

Three women pin

Celebrate cherished friendships with this whimsical three-women pin. A perfect gift for your closest friends, these funky pins are made from recycled soda cans and wire. Artisans at Bombolulu Workshop in Mombasa, Kenya, earn a living for themselves and their families making jewelry from recycled materials. Suggested retail price, $14. 

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Stunning red and black photo frame

Accented with an inset of red and black ribbons formed into flowers, this stunning black lacquer photo frame will transform your “forever friends” memory into a showpiece. Frame size measures 7.5×9 inches and holds a 6×4 inch photo. Handcrafted in Vietnam. Suggested retail price, $34.

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Serpentine and silver necklace and matching earrings

Artisans in Peru use beads of variegated serpentine stone and a silver oval to form this stunning necklace and matching earrings. Remarkable design and skilled handwork create this striking Peruvian necklace and matching set of earrings. With variegated green serpentine stone in braided and coiled alpaca silver setting. Handcrafted by the accomplished artisans of Tika Rumi (“flower stone”) workshop. Exclusive Ten Thousand Villages design. Suggested retail price, necklace, $68, earrings, $44.

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Black and Crimson Taffeta Bag

Black, crimson and cream combine in this stunning holiday handbag from artisans in Vietnam. Lotus flowers embroidered on black create a dramatic contrast, finished with a band of red. A gift your best friend will cherish for holiday season to come. Handcrafted in Vietnam. Suggested retail price, $58.

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Gifts for Teachers – While finding a gift for a special school, music or fine arts teacher can prove challenging, Ten Thousand Villages offers a unique collection of handcrafted gifts with price points that encourage gift giving!

Body Care Kit

The price of this body care kit inspires gift giving! Thank your children’s teachers with this unique body care kit. Includes two bars of handmade soap scented with cucumber and coconut and a natural fiber body scrubber. Presented in a palm leaf basket. Handcrafted in India. Suggested retail price, $16.

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Dragonfly Photo Holder

Add a snapshot of your child’s class to this whimsical photo holder and you’ve found a gift the teacher will treasure. Artisans near Nairobi, Kenya handcraft this fun photo holder from recycled wire and colorful beads. Suggested retail price, $16.

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Shea Butter Cream in Clay Jar

Soothe and moisturize rough skin with Ten Thousand Villages newest body care product, shea butter hand and foot cream. Presented in a charming clay jar, the cream offers a great holiday gift for you or for holiday hostesses, members of your book club or your children’s teachers. Hand-picked, processed and crafted in Ghana. Suggested retail price, $18.

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Jatropha Soap

Handmade jatropha soap comes wrapped in its own banana leaf, a lovely gift. Our jatropha soap is handmade by artisans in Arusha, Tanzania, using the oil of jatropha seeds harvested in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. This seed oil produces a silky smooth soap. Rural Tanzanians also use the seed oil as a biofuel for lamps and cook stoves.  Handmade by Kwanza Collection. Suggested retail price, $6.

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Onyx Apple Paperweight

Celebrate your children’s teachers with an onyx apple paperweight. Hand-carved in Pakistan, this unique apple paperweight sports a rich onyx grain, a copper stem and measures 2 inches high by 2 inches wide. Suggested retail price, $14.

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Cinnamon Spice Soaps

Share this organza bag filled with cinnamon, nutmeg and clove soap with the teacher who has made a difference in your child’s life. Suggested retail price, $10.

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Gifts for Children – Looking for an “unplugged” gift for a special child in your life? Ten Thousand Villages handcrafted gifts encourage learning and creative play for children of all ages.

Painted School Bus & Children

Ease the transition to school for preschoolers with this delightful school bus full of children. Handcrafted and painted by artisans in Sri Lanka. Not recommended for children under the age of 3. Suggested retail price, $64.

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Stuffed Stacking Turtles

Baby will love these stacking turtles and Grandma will love the joy of helping baby stack them! A handcrafted, soft alternative to plastic, wooden or battery-operated stacking circles, these stacking turtles will help to teach baby size and color. Handcrafted in Bangladesh. Suggested retail price, $38.

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3D Gecko Alphabet Puzzle

Artisans in Colombo, Sri Lanka handcraft this playful gecko alphabet puzzle from pine-based fiber board sourced from renewable sources in New Zealand. Designed to teach the letters of the alphabet, this unique puzzle mixes education with eco-friendly product sourcing–making it a winner for grandchild and Grandma. Suggested retail price, $28.

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Terra Cotta Water Whistle

Hand-formed in Cameroon with locally sourced clay, this terra cotta bird water whistle sings a sweet tune with or without water. To achieve a warble, add water; to raise or lower your tone, tilt the whistle. The children in your life will enjoy and treasure this unique whistle. Suggested retail price, $6.

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Goats and Tigers Game

This traditional Nepali strategy game, also known as Bagh Chal, has similarities to checkers and chess. Cast brass goat and tiger pieces can be stored inside the brass and wood playing board. In Nepal, the traditional brass boards are well-worn with the patina of use. Polish with brass cleaner for a shinier board. Handcrafted in Nepal. Suggested retail price, $28.

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Batik Dakon Game

Dakon is a traditional game from Java similar to mancala, traditionally played with seeds, nuts, pebbles or shells. Here the game is tucked inside a batik-painted wooden fish. Metal-hinged fish opens to reveal dakon board with 12 holes. Shell playing pieces come in a small bag with instructions. Hand-carved from Javanese pule wood in Indonesia. Suggested retail price, $38.

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Gifts for Dad – Offering hand-carved soapstone chess sets, hand-painted backgammon games, unique calendars and leather wallets, Ten Thousand Villages offers unique gifts for Dad that he will treasure for years to come.

Carved Soapstone Chess Set

Any chess enthusiast will find this hand-carved soapstone chess set a delight and a challenge to play. Each playing piece represents a symbol from Vietnamese culture. The King holds a card that represents high position and prosperity. The Queen holds a fan, protecting and caring for the King. The bishop holds a peach, representing longevity. The knight takes the shape of a dragon. The rook is shaped as a tower. The pawns are eight soldiers protecting the other characters. Stone carvers in Vietnam carve this intricate chess set in soapstone, polish the design until smooth, and finish it with a color stain to accentuate the detail. Handcrafted in Vietnam. Suggested retail price, $145.

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Backgammon Game

A must-have for the board game enthusiast’s collection, this handcrafted and hand-painted backgammon game features a folding board with latch to hold the playing pieces. Handcrafted in Peru. Suggested retail price, $48.

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Himalayan Calendar

Beautiful, yet practical, this work of art will be enjoyed by Dad and will add interest to his desk, mantle or bookshelf. The Himalayan Bead Calendar is a perpetual display of the day, month and year and it can be reused year after year. Each calendar’s wooden base and bone beads are meticulously hand-carved in the ancient Kingdom of Nepal. The calendar comes in a red silk bag. Suggested retail price, $48.

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African Proverbs Calendar

African proverbs grace each page of this easy-to-use spiral-bound calendar. The calendar can be used year after year as it has only month and day on each page. Suggested retail price, $12.

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Leather Wallet

A practical gift for dad, this hand-tooled black leather wallet comes from leatherworkers of Craft Resource Center Exports, based in Kolkata, India. A simple tri-fold design features an inside pocket for bills and an outside pocket with snap closure for loose change or credit cards. Suggested retail price, $24.

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Wooden Eyeglasses Rest

Is Dad always losing his eyeglasses? Never again! When they’re off his face, he can put them on this one. Shesham wood face makes the perfect eyeglasses rest and an amusing conversation piece. Handmade in India by Archana Handicrafts, $16.

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Gifts for Mom – Whether a new mom or an experienced mom, mothers of all ages enjoy meaningful gifts from their families. Ten Thousand Villages offers handcrafted statues, scarves and wall hangings, each with special memories and value.

Mother and Child Statue

Elemental forms of a mother and child at play – a scene recognized and loved everywhere. Hand-carved from kisii stone. Kisii stone is a type of soapstone found only in a small area of western Kenya. Color may vary. Suggested retail price, $34.

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Jacquard Blocks Scarf

Mother will love this colorful scarf that features gold and white jacquard print scrolls across large color blocks of black, burgundy red and gold. Hand-woven by artisans in India in soft, durable viscose. Suggested retail price, $24.

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Embroidered Tree of Life

Celebrate mom with this beautiful tree of life wall hanging. Bright peacocks and elephants, birds and flowers in primary colors grace this colorful work of art. Small mirrored pieces of metal form the flower centers. Hand-embroidered by women of St. Mary’s Mahila Shikshan Kendra, an organization founded to provide employment for women after local textile mills closed. Includes a gift card describing how and where this product was made. Suggested retail price, $58.

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Wisdom Wall Hanging

 “May wisdom guide you and hope sustain you”—an inspiring message in hand-painted calligraphy. Share this blessing with mother, who so often shared her wisdom. Natural fiber wall hanging made from bamboo and cloth. Measures 30Lx11W. Suggested retail price, $34. 
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Closely Embroidered Bag

Mom will treasures this beautiful bag hand-embroidered by artisans in the Lhokseumawe region of Indonesia. Exquisite embroidery in blue and cream decorates this stiff cotton bag. The bag measures 10Lx4Wx12H inches. With strap, the bag measures 24H inches. Suggested retail price, $58.

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Gifts for Clients and Colleagues - Three featured corporate gift sets are now available for order at 1-877-883-8341 and online at www.tenthousandvillages.com/corporategifts.  Volume discounts up to 25 percent off and special shipping options for orders over $1,000 are available.  

Aromatic Kitchen Gift Basket

This gift basket includes several delightful handcrafted treasures. A scented trivet covered with traditional fabric from Guatemala is filled with rice, cinnamon and cloves. A sparkling red pillar candle from Honduras provides a pleasant cinnamon fragrance. Two recycled glass oil and vinegar cruets are nestled in their own easy-to-carry bamboo holder. Four hand-stitched cotton napkins from India complete the set, which is all neatly packaged in a kaisa grass basket from Bangladesh. Suggested retail price, $75.

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Soothing Moments Gift Box

This gift box provides the perfect tools for unwinding after a busy day. The hand-woven palm leaf basket holds handmade soap and an onyx disk tea light holder. Ghanaian artisans create the creamy soap from all natural shea butter enriched with oatmeal. The bar is stamped with an “adrinka” double heart, symbolizing the bounty of nature, and its importance in sustaining life. Hand-carved by artisans in Pakistan, a smoothly polished onyx tea light holder adds a relaxing natural element to any space. Suggested retail price, $25.

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Environmental Accents Gift Box

This gift box celebrates artistic innovation and creative recycling. A re-purposed bicycle chain becomes a striking picture frame from India. The lidded candy dish gives new life to post-consumer newspaper, rolled, coiled and stitched into form by artisans in the Philippines. Three star ornaments feature recycled glass from Ghana and handmade paper from Bangladesh. Suggested retail price, $50.

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A fair trade retailer, Ten Thousand Villages offers artisan-crafted home decor, personal accessories and gift items from around the world. Ten Thousand Villages features products from more than 130 artisan groups in 38 countries and offers a network of more than 150 retail outlets throughout the United States.

For more than 60 years, Ten Thousand Villages has established fair, long-term buying relationships in places where skilled artisans lack opportunities for stable income. Ten Thousand Villages is a nonprofit program of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC).  

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