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A Trade For A Trade, Company

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USA,  Michigan,  Ann Arbor,  311 1/2 W. William St.

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A Trade For A Trade, Company

The phrase "a trade for a trade" has always had a special meaning to Kendra's family. As the oldest of 5 kids, she witnessed many unfair swaps as everyone grew up. "A trade for a trade" came to mean any deal that was fair to people on both sides of the table. It's surprisingly useful: "I'll give you one M&M for one Skittle. A trade for a trade."

For us, it means paying artisans a fair wage, then turning around and offering a fair deal to our customers. We are a youngish husband and wife team, and since we've been married, we have lived in Japan, Australia, and Montana, and have traveled extensively. We love research, crafts, and travel, but found that many of the "international" crafts in the U.S. are actually made in Chinese or Taiwanese sweatshops, which often pay their workers an appallingly low wage. Not exactly "a trade for a trade."

While living abroad, we dreamed of lots of ways to bring back the amazing goods we found. In thinking how to do this, we kept coming back to a website where we could interact with our customers, giving them information about why they should buy ethical crafts, as well as providing a place where they could feel good about the products they buy.

If we owned a store, we'd be the kind of people following you around, trying to tell you the history of each scarf, necklace, and wood block stamp. "Oh, you like that journal? It was made in the Himalayas by blind nuns." To save you from that, we've written out all the product information you could possibly want so you can read it at your leisure.

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Tibetan Silver Wheel Pendant
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Dare to dream big with this 2'' silver and turquoise pendant. The outside ring is embossed with a traditional Tibetan design, while the inside squares and loops lighten the silver. 100% sterling silver. Ethical Info This jewelry maker supplies many of the fair trade organizations in Nepal. In...
Group: Necklaces
Teardrop Silver and Stone Pendant
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This silver pendant is just dainty enough to wear to the office. Beautiful cut work gives the center a radial pattern. Measures 1.5" long, with a loop to attach to a necklace chain. Choose from Lapis (navy), Turquoise, or Coral (red). Please be aware that due to small discrepancies in the stone...
Group: Coulombs
Gunja Pearl and Silver Necklace
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A favorite piece of jewelry from Nepal. In each of the five pieces that make up this necklace an iridescent pink Gunja pearl is mounted on an elaborate silver platform. Pearls have a soft white/pink cast, and change color in the light. Necklace measures 15'' around. 100% sterling silver. Ethical...
Group: Necklaces
Three-strand Silver and Stone Necklace
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This three-strand necklace is made up of tiny interlocking pieces of silver threaded through precious stones. Choose from Pearl (white), Peridot (green), and Carnelian (orange). Pieced by hand. The longest strand is 17'' long. 100% sterling silver. Ethical Info This jewelry maker supplies many of...
Group: Beads
Nepali Coin and Silver Pendant
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Using amazing precision, artisans have cutout a Nepali coin "snow lion" and mounted it on silver to create a necklace. The undeniably delicate design shows remarkable skill. Gold coin, about the size of a US quarter. 100% sterling silver. Ethical Info This jewelry maker supplies many of the fair...
Group: Coulombs
Gunja Pearl and Silver Bracelet
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A favorite piece of jewelry from Nepal. In each of the eight pieces that make up this bracelet an iridescent pink Gunja pearl is mounted on an elaborate silver platform. Pearls change from white to pink in the light. Bracelet measures 7'' around. 100% sterling silver. Ethical Info This jewelry...
Group: Bracelets
Recycled Rice Bag
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Clean up the Earth -Instead of dumping garbage into landfills, rural Nepali women collect discarded rice bags. After thoroughly cleaning the plastic, they sew it into bags and line them with local cotton. Each bag is about 11'' deep, and bound on all sides. The top zips closed. Support...
Group: Bags for Shopping
Silk Thread Bangle
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This bangle is made of wood wrapped in silk thread. Very funky, and just under 3'' in diameter. The small bangle is 1'' high and the large bangle is 2" high. Ethical Info AIACA (All India Artisans and Craftworkers Welfare Association) is a non-profit that works in the handloom and handicraft...
Group: Bracelets bijouterie
Carnelian and Gunja Pearl Bracelet
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Squares of Carnelian interspersed with round Gunja pearls - all mounted on carved silver. Four squares and four pearls. 6.5'' long. 100% sterling silver. Ethical Info This jewelry maker supplies many of the fair trade organizations in Nepal. In addition to using high-quality materials, the...
Group: Bracelets
February Crystal and Silver Dangle Earrings
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Made of silver and teal crystal, these earrings sparkle in the light. 2'' to bottom of last dangle. 100% sterling silver. Ethical Info This jewelry maker supplies many of the fair trade organizations in Nepal. In addition to using high-quality materials, the factory is committed to fair trade...
Group: Earrings
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