Exotic gifts by N. R. at InsiderPages
Saturday, November 12, 2005
Ten Thousand Villages sells handcrafts made by Third World artisans and pays them fairly for their work. This makes the items more expensive, but allows you to buy things with a clearer social conscience. Some of the items are not as good of quality, but there are some excellent gifts to be found, including some very beautiful and reasonable jewelry. The store also carries a full line of the Putumayo world music CDs, and offers excellent free coffee to people browsing. They carry items such as handbags, scarves, children's toys, pottery, wooden chairs, jewelry, and even kites. Staff are friendly and helpful.