2014 lookbook
GLOBAL GOODS PARTNERS
creates economic opportunity for women artisans in the Global South, providing market access for the fair trade, handmade products they produce. We work with more than 40 women-led social enterprises that collectively employ nearly 4000 women in close to 20 countries across Asia, Africa and the Americas.
ARABESQUE BANGLES
Made in India by Community Friendly Movement
WOVEN BLACK & WHITE SCARF Made in India by Community Friendly Movement
“I believe that all women in the world are capable of doing anything we want, and in everything we do - we do with love. I value my work, and this work is the way to make my dreams come true. I have big dreams for my family.” -Matilda, Kiej de los Bosques
Handwoven Alpaca Shawls
Made in Bolivia by Asociaci贸n de Artesanos Andinos These shawls are the product of an age-old tradition practiced by the Aymara Indians of Bolivia who have been spinning alpaca yarn into luxurious shawls for centuries.
WRAP BRACELETS Made in Guatemala by Kiej de los Bosques
IKAT CROSSBODY BAG Made in Guatemala by Aj Quen
The traditional weaving technique used to create this ikat bag was passed down through generations of Mayan women living in the highlands of Guatemala.
GOLD TONE SILK SCARF
Made in Cambodia by Artisans Association of Cambodia
SISAL & BRASS EARRINGS Made in Swaziland by Tintsaba
SILK KNOTTED NECKLACES Made in Cambodia by Artisans Association of Cambodia
RECYCLED PVC BANGLES
Made in Namibia by Omba Arts Trust
WHERE WE WORK
MOROCCO
NAMIBIA
THE AMERICAS Argentina > Pampa Brava Bolivia > Alma de los Andes > Artesania Sorata > Asociación de Artesanos Andinos > Comunidad Winay Colombia > Creata > Uniqueland
Guatemala > Aj Quen > Kiej de los Bosques Mexico > Hombre Sobre la Tierra Peru > Mantay > Manuela Ramos > Sumaq Qara
AFRICA Liberia > Jola House Morocco > Khenifra Namibia > Omba Arts Trust South Africa > Streetwires
Swaziland > Gone Rural > Imvelo Eswatini > Tintsaba Tanzania > Masaai Women Development Organization (MWEDO)
ASIA Afghanistan > Kandahar Treasure
Nepal > Friends Handicrafts
Cambodia Thailand-Burma Border > Artisans Association > Borderline of Cambodia > Women’s Education > Friends International for Advancement India and Empowerment > Community > Lahu Women’s Friendly Movement Organization
GLOBAL GOODS PARTNERS provides technical assistance, product development, operational expertise and small capacity building grants to our community-based partners. With this support, we are empowering women to create sustainable change—advancing the health and well-being of their families and communities.
Photo Credits: Courtney Winston, Kalpana Biswas, Asociaci贸n de Artesanos Andinos, Tintsaba & Henrique Wilding
www.globalgoodspartners.org