Category Archives: Fair Trade
In March, it was “Women’s Day” in Uganda, and all of our women sat in the shade at our compound eating a celebratory chicken lunch. This was a day to rejoice. In Gulu, Uganda, it is often the women that hold their families together. When husbands and fathers walk out far too often, it is the women that are left to care for homes of six or eight children, providing food, school fees, clothes…love and attention. Here in Gulu, to … Continue reading
Many of you know that predators scam women into leaving their homes with a promise of lucrative work in the city or abroad – only to funnel them into forced labor. At Celia Grace ethically sourced wedding dresses, we are committed to offering women work that is fulfilling, reliable, and high-paying AND that they can do in or near their home town in order to prevent human trafficking. Work like weaving heirloom silk or making beautiful, meaningful wedding dresses. Are … Continue reading
The colors on this basket are bright and add cheer and energy to any room. The boldness of colors is reminiscent of Africa and the Zulu weavers who made it. This is a sturdy and functional basket or can serve as a shallow bowl at 8.25″ wide and 1.5″ deep. My father and I spent a lot of time talking about the intricacies of this basket. While using traditional techniques this is woven using coated wire. Even more mesmerizing, it … Continue reading
Love41.com has a selection of jewelry, apparel, and accessories including leather bags. I had the chance to wear the Love 41 Fork Tine Earrings. I thought the earrings would be heavy since they are designed from actual silver forks, but they were comfortable to wear all day long. These earrings remind us to feed the hungry physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Love 41 exists to care for orphans, widows, and street kids. Borne out of a trip to Rwanda, Suzette (founder … Continue reading
