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Help us make it rightOur mission is to provide vital, fair income to the artisans with whom we work, empowering them to contribute to their communities, improve housing and provide food, education and health care for their families. Our vision is to help eradicate global poverty, one artisan, one village at a time
A registered 501(c)3, Ten Thousand Villages is Austin's ONLY 100% fair trade shop! We are mostly staffed by volunteers and... are always looking for dedicated people to donate their time. A minimum of 8 hours per month is all we ask, and in return, you'll get a store discount and work/play with a fabulous & fun team -- we have lots of cool socials & events! To inquire about volunteering,...
10, 000 Villages is a fair trade non-profit retail store providing artisans from 30+ countries income by marketing their handicrafts & telling their stories
Austin's first fair trade store, Ten Thousand Villages is packed with African musical instruments, Middle Eastern jewelry, South American embroidered pouches, and enough ethnic odds and ends to delight any world traveler.
This is the local retail outlet for the national nonprofit organization dedicated to fair trade with folk artists, craftsmen, and small farmers from developing nations. This store sells all kinds of merchandise: jewelry, toys, decorative objects, coffee, and chocolate, among many other things.
Beautiful products, ethically sourced. Plus great customer service! grin emoticon
The shop is smaller than we thought but it is filled with beautiful gifts, jewelry and unique items. I was looking for a scarf for my 98 year old grandmother. The staff was awesome and helped me find the perfect scarf in my price range. Additionally
they boxed up my purchases in a lovely box as it was a Mother's Day gift.
I also found her a unique pin and found myself a stunning bangle...
This store has moved!The SoCo location is now closed, and the store has relocated to 4803 Burnet Road, Austin TX 78756. It's going to be much bigger, and will have parking available.
Love this store.... Wonderful cause, great selection, helpful staff (volunteers), fun location. It's the perfect place to buy gifts for just about anyone. I always walk out of there with too many purchases, but without any guilt. The products are of good quality and the stories that accompany the items make you …
I only gave it 4 stars because I'm dirt poor and wish I could afford stuff in there.But I'm a sucker for these kinds of shops. I heart international artisan crafts.I actually went in there just to browse around. I saw a lot of really cool things, stuff I would love to have or put in my house.I guess when it comes to …
Ten Thousand Villages Of Austin is located at 1317 S Congress Ave in Austin and has been in the business of Gift, Novelty, And Souvenir Shop since 2007.
Our mission is to provide vital, fair income to the artisans we work with, empowering them to contribute to their communities, improve housing and provide food, education and healthcare for their families. Our vision is to help eradicate global poverty, one artisan, one village at a time. While helping artisans all around the world, the store continually seeks to spread the message of free...
Providing a sustainable fair trade marketplace in central Texas to expand opportunities for artisans in developing countries, educate the local community, and build an intercultural understanding of fair trade.
Austin's first fair trade store, Ten Thousand Villages is packed with African musical instruments, Middle Eastern jewelry, South American embroidered pouches, and enough ethnic odds and ends to delight any world traveler.
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