You know how it goes . . . you wear something cute and your friend asks "I love that necklace! Where'd you get it?" She's asking because she wants it, too! Isn't this one of the highest compliments we give each other?
If you've seen me in the past year I've most likely wearing something I received from my membership in Fair Trade Friday. If you've asked me about it, I've probably shared my passion for the subscription club and I may've even told you the names of the artisan(s) who made it! See, each month I receive 3-4 items made by artisans around the world. Many of the items have the names of the person (or people) who were made it. For example, one of the items I received from FTF came from JOYN. The fabric was handwoven by Noel, block printed by Raju and stitched by Pema. I save all of the tags so I can pray for the people who made my favorite items.
Some of these items I've kept for myself (I'm a sucker for necklaces and bracelets) and others I've given as gifts. Even if it doesn't see the light of day (which wouldn't happen because this stuff is too cute!) the purpose of my items have already been fulfilled because the person making it has earned a fair wage and is able to support their family with dignity. In a world where many of the items are made by slave labor it's freeing to know that these items are not.
If you've seen me in the past year I've most likely wearing something I received from my membership in Fair Trade Friday. If you've asked me about it, I've probably shared my passion for the subscription club and I may've even told you the names of the artisan(s) who made it! See, each month I receive 3-4 items made by artisans around the world. Many of the items have the names of the person (or people) who were made it. For example, one of the items I received from FTF came from JOYN. The fabric was handwoven by Noel, block printed by Raju and stitched by Pema. I save all of the tags so I can pray for the people who made my favorite items.
Some of these items I've kept for myself (I'm a sucker for necklaces and bracelets) and others I've given as gifts. Even if it doesn't see the light of day (which wouldn't happen because this stuff is too cute!) the purpose of my items have already been fulfilled because the person making it has earned a fair wage and is able to support their family with dignity. In a world where many of the items are made by slave labor it's freeing to know that these items are not.
In addition to the original Fair Trade Friday Club there's also an Earring of the Month Club if earrings are your thing. Whether you love earrings or love giving them as gifts this is a fashionable way to add to your jewelry wardrobe each month with a unique piece that is changing the world for an artisan and her family!
Because I can't keep a good secret and because I love to share I'm giving away this pair of earrings from Fair Trade Friday!
Enter below to win these gorgeous earrings from Earring of the Month Club will run from July 6, 2015- July 13, 2015! Good luck!
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Ok my friend, you may get this twice. I think I entered your giveaway but I not sure it went through. Thank you for sharing about this website and club. I will be checking it out. Seems like a very worthy cause. Hugs
ReplyDeleteIf I could afford it I would do both boxes! I think I would alternate back and forth between boxes!
ReplyDeleteThe fair trade Friday box often contains earrings, so you don't really have to decide :)
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