Meet our Artisans

Manos Amigas Artisan StoryPeru Aptec Peru is an artisan collective located near Lima, Peru. The organization is a community of 16 family workshops that employs about 140 individuals from low-income areas. The extensive skills of the artisans are...

Artesanias Peru - Esperanza and Raquel Artisan Story Cochas Chico and Coches Grande, twin farming villages nestled in the Andean mountains of Huancayo Peru, are home to a rich tradition of gourd carving. It's also home to Esperanza Palomino and...

Noah's Ark-Artisan StoryIndia Noah’s Ark was founded by Mr. Samuel Masih in 1986 back before anyone was familiar with the concept of “Fair Trade.” A businessman from Moradabad, India, Masih observed his other business associates were taking a...

SIPA - South Indian Producer Association, ARTISAN STORYINDIA The South India Producers Association (SIPA) has been engaged with the issues of sustainability, livelihood, women empowerment, and artisan and craft promotion since 1986. It...

DE COLORES ART- ARTISAN STORYGUATEMALA Chichicastenango, Guatemala, has become one of the most important heritage centers in Guatemala during the past 10 years, due to its predominant indigenous Maya Quiche population and their traditional textile...

Aptec Peru Artisan StoryPeru Aptec Peru is an artisan collective located near Lima, Peru. The organization is a community of 16 family workshops that employs about 140 individuals from low-income areas. The extensive skills of the artisans are seen...

GAHAYA LINKS ARTISAN STORYRWANDA Handwoven Agaseke baskets are an old tradition from the Rwandan culture. Women have been known to have woven these baskets since ancient times. These baskets were used as grain storage, gifts during family...

TWARA- Turkmen Women Active Rights Association, ARTISAN STORYAfghanistan The South India Producers Association (SIPA) has been engaged with the issues of sustainability, livelihood, women empowerment, and artisan and craft promotion since 1986. It...