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TAVWE Collection - Part II - The Art of Basketry

TAVWE Collection - Part II - The Art of Basketry

HARVESTING THE RAW MATERIAL. Wounaan use the new shoots of the Astrocaryum standleyanum palm tree locally known as chunga or werregue. This tree grows to 50 feet with sharp 8-inch thorns...

TAVWE Collection - Part II - The Art of Basketry

HARVESTING THE RAW MATERIAL. Wounaan use the new shoots of the Astrocaryum standleyanum palm tree locally known as chunga or werregue. This tree grows to 50 feet with sharp 8-inch thorns...

TAVWE Collection - Part I - Who are the Wounaan?

TAVWE Collection - Part I - Who are the Wounaan?

The Wounaan are native to the Pacific coast of Colombia and Panama. Approximately 16,000 Wounaan live in the two countries and while in Panama they live in relative peace, in...

TAVWE Collection - Part I - Who are the Wounaan?

The Wounaan are native to the Pacific coast of Colombia and Panama. Approximately 16,000 Wounaan live in the two countries and while in Panama they live in relative peace, in...

Maker Spotlight: Bronze Ornaments

Maker Spotlight: Bronze Ornaments

Maker Spotlight: Bronze Ornaments  Colombian artists Juan Carlos and Adriana are very proud of the bronze ornaments they make for Tulia’s Artisan Gallery. Initially, the ornaments were designed as bookmarks...

Maker Spotlight: Bronze Ornaments

Maker Spotlight: Bronze Ornaments  Colombian artists Juan Carlos and Adriana are very proud of the bronze ornaments they make for Tulia’s Artisan Gallery. Initially, the ornaments were designed as bookmarks...

Maker Spotlight: Gourd Accessories & Ornaments

Maker Spotlight: Gourd Accessories & Ornaments

To any artisan out there, we know it can be challenging, but please take each day at a time. There will be a day when your work is recognized. Always remember...

Maker Spotlight: Gourd Accessories & Ornaments

To any artisan out there, we know it can be challenging, but please take each day at a time. There will be a day when your work is recognized. Always remember...

The World's First Fair Trade Museum

The World's First Fair Trade Museum

Find out how fair trade provides a people and planet-friendly alternative to exploitative mainstream global trade, and learn about Chicago’s important role in the global labor rights movement. Discover how...

The World's First Fair Trade Museum

Find out how fair trade provides a people and planet-friendly alternative to exploitative mainstream global trade, and learn about Chicago’s important role in the global labor rights movement. Discover how...

An Interview with Chicago Fair Trade Executive Director, Katherine Bissell Cordova

An Interview with Chicago Fair Trade Executive ...

Fair trade allows people to support themselves while also passing down their traditions. Fair trade principles attracted me to this line of work, and it is incredible to be a...

An Interview with Chicago Fair Trade Executive ...

Fair trade allows people to support themselves while also passing down their traditions. Fair trade principles attracted me to this line of work, and it is incredible to be a...