Did you know that 99.9% of our merchandise in the gallery is made in the USA, Canada and locally? We carry a few lines made in Italy, France, and Spain.
We have a some items made in Guatemala, India and South Africa which are under the Fair Trade Federation ensuring fair wages and good working conditions. Some of our lines pay it forward to health, food and global organizations here and around the world.
We also carry many items that are eco friendly, organic and promote social good that are NOT sold on Amazon.
AND many women owned companies!
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Here are just a few... but when you click on the artists category if there is a story to tell we will tell it there.
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Blue Q is a company where items are made in the USA, India and China, They are located in Massachusetts and hire a number of people with disabilities. They are two brothers who treat their employees very well and give back 1% off all sales to Doctors Without Borders and hunger relief programs throughout the world. Since 2014 to date they have donated over $1,000,000 to Doctors Without Borders!!
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Conscious Step Socks- not only does every purchase empower the causes you care about in support of a better world, we’ve done better at every step in our production process, so you can feel great about your new favorite socks.
https://consciousstep.com/pages/impact
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Basic Spirit is made in Canada
10% OF PROFITS FUND CHARITABLE PROJECTS - PLEASE REFER TO "OUR GIVING"
https://basicspirit.com/our-giving
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Thumbprint Hand painted candles
https://www.thumbprintartifacts.com/pages/about-fair-trade-and-our-partners
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Manual Weavers Quotes
In 1932, during the prime of a bustling textile industry, Tom Oates founded Manual Woodworkers and Weavers (MWW). Our family owned and operated company, nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina, quickly established itself as an innovative force in the gift and decorative accessories industry. By the time Lemuel Oates and his wife Sandra took over Manual Woodworkers in the early 1970s, the company was more successful than ever, enjoying year-over-year demand and growth. The country motif was then in fashion and Manual Woodworkers offered products–such as braided rugs–that. became nationwide hits. In fact, sometimes the business was so successful that stock literally sold out in moments. In 2008, brother and sister team Travis Oates and Molly Oates Sherrill, third generation co-owners of Manual Woodworkers and Weavers, rebranded the company as MWW, Inc. In the same entrepreneurial spirit as their parents and grandparents before them, Travis and Molly saw a need for a manufacturing- and distribution-related third party fulfillment service, as well as MWW’s continued focus on high quality and personalized service.
Not on Amazon
Made in the USA (NC)
Hand crafted American made art, Artisan made home decor, one of a kind gifts, custom picture framing, photo restoration service