The awe of our Guatemala Artisan Partners
I have sat down to write this blog several times. Always to be stumped by how to truly paint the picture of the experiences we had in Guatemala with our Artisan Partners. If I could capture a smile from
Next Stop: Guatemala!
Having airline tickets booked always puts a smile on my face, as well as a lot of inspiring energy in my heart. I feel like the actual booking of the tickets is putting a deposit down on my future freedom and
You? Yah, You’re Selfish
Think of the things you purchase and what you get in exchange. That $5 weekly latte you crave could protect abused animals. The $30 Sports Illustrated subscription could sponsor a child’s meals, medical care, and school supplies. And those designer
There is Nothing to Fix Here
As we have travelled through Peru and Ecuador visiting the artisans, I have had a different experience - I have felt happy and impactful. I have experienced Threads' direct impact on the quality of our artisans' lives. Our customers and
Ecuador Partners
As mentioned in my last blog there was anticipation and excitement related to meeting with our artisans! Would we be able to communicate effectively? Would we get the stories we know exist or would there be too large a
Fair trade visit in Ecuador
Arriving in Ecuador late last night, we awoke to the busting city of Quito where we roamed around most of the day. We eventually took a bus 2 hours towards Otovalo where we will meet some of our artisans