The cooperative ensures that the women are able to get bank accounts

This luxuriously soft poncho is handmade in Nepal out of 100% cashmere

This piece of jewelry was handmade in a fair trade women's cooperative in India by courageous female artisans who are now free

Approximately 60 women are employed and they are paid fair wages and work in a safe environment

Please note:  The model photo shows these bracelets in a different design and color pattern

Rays Of Sunshine Necklace, Ecuador jewelry The cooperative ensures that theThis beautiful necklace features a tagua nut sun pendant on a gold plated chain. Who doesn't need more sunshine? The tagua nut comes from the Ivory nut Palm Tree in areas throughout the Amazon rainforest. Once dried, the nut can be carved and is then colored with non toxic dyes and hand polished. It is considered an ecological alternative to ivory and is very durable. Chain measures 16" long plus 3" extender, for varying lengths. ABOUT THE ARTISANS