Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Ten Thousand Villages

DSC_0298

Have you heard of this place?

DSC_0341


Ten Thousand Villages is a large and growing retail business (that is really a beautiful ministry) developed to bring beautiful artwork and craft items to people like us, and provide a fair and productive living for the artists around the world. They are nationwide and also have an online store.

DSC_0339


I went to the local store yesterday with a friend (who also carries a camera), and the salespeople graciously allowed us to click away to our hearts' content.  The colors and textures made my mouth water!

DSC_0353


DSC_0308

I love textiles...

DSC_0350


DSC_0310


DSC_0315

...so there was plenty of drooling going on.

And I thought of my husband when I saw all the recycled things:

DSC_0316

flip flops

DSC_0326

seed pods

DSC_0349

remnants of broken bangle bracelets

DSC_0332

newspapers and magazines.

I also happen to be a pushover for blue ware--such an abundance!

DSC_0328

And...

what an amazing collection of unique nativity sets!

DSC_0324


DSC_0313

This teeny tiny Peruvian nativity comes with a lid that makes it look like an egg!
What a sweet surprise.

DSC_0325


If you have any occasion to celebrate, any special person to honor, you are bound to find something at Ten Thousand Villages.  There are toys, games, jewelry, accessories, musical instruments, beautiful books, home decor, office stuff.  Really, something for everyone.  Go there now.  See if they have a store near you.  Shop online.

DSC_0335

Honor the people you love by giving to a great cause--
AND having a beautiful, unique gift to wrap and give.

DSC_0321

1 comment:

Elizabeth Lord said...

Tracy, I love Ten Thousand Villages!!! It is one of the stores that I miss alot. There is also a store closer to the church, it's not as big as the one in St. Paul though. I love all the pictures!!