2017 Spring / Summer Collection
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A letter from our Founders Together, we’ve traveled to more than 50 countries. As we explored the developing world, we were struck by the ripple effect of women rising out of poverty: when their lives improve, their entire communities thrive. We were inspired to create life-changing opportunity for women everywhere, and Threads Worldwide was born. Threads partners with artisans around the world to create dignified jobs. Through the fair trade of artisan jewelry, women from Kenya to Ecuador watch their dreams become a reality: dreams of sending their children to school, accessing healthcare, and making their homes safer. In the United States, Threads invites women to launch their own social impact business as Fair Trade Partners. Together with Ambassadors who open their homes to host Showcases, these women create a global shopping experience across the country. They educate people on the life-changing power of fair trade commerce. This spring, we’re celebrating our growing community. Our tribe is committed to making a difference in the world and we know you are, too. Join the Threads movement: shop with heart, host a Showcase, or join our tribe of Fair Trade Partners!
Together, we can change the world.
Warmly,
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INTRODUCING OUR 2017
Spring / Summer Collection
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L E M PA B R A C E L E T/ N E C K L A C E Guatemala fits most; 13” | 0222-BAL $28
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TENA EARRINGS Ecuador 2.5”| 0219-EAC $36
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AT I L L O N E C K L A C E Ecuador 29-33” | 0216-NAC $64
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FLOREANA EARRINGS Ecuador 2.5” | 0217-EAC $36
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Artisans in Ecuador make jewelry out of locally harvested materials like achira seeds and coconut shells. 6
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a. H E R O N N E C K L AC E Ecuador 20-23” | 0220-NAC $62 b. A B B E B R A C E L E T Ethiopia 7.25” | 0234-BEN $68
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D AWA E A R R I N G S Kenya 1.5” | 0224-ESD $18
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A M AYA C O I N P U R S E Guatemala 5” x 3.5” | 0242-BGGG $44
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Style across three continents: Asia, Africa, and South America.
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MACUMA BRACELET Ecuador 7.5” | 0218-BAC $38
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AMU NECKLACE Asia 35”-36.5”; 2” | 0231-NSF $68
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TA L A E A R R I N G S Kenya 1.5” | 0225-ESD $42
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K A N WA R E A R R I N G S India 3” | 0215-EMT $38
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TA M B R A C E L E T S India 2.75” | 0243-BHE $24
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LOHIT NECKLACE India 24-26”; 4” | 0214-NMT $48
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K AY L A N A S C A R F India 72”x21” | 0223-SSV $48
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DIANI BRACELET Kenya adjustable | 0226-BSD $48
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MEET THE
Artisans Many of the women we partner with are survivors of sex trafficking, have special needs, or are facing social, economic, or political hardships. As these artisans work together, they create a community in which all are safe and supported.
Megala Asia Megala grew up deeply impoverished. When she was 12 years old, her stepfather told her they were going to visit family. Instead, he took her to a hotel to sell her innocence. By a stroke of incredible luck, local authorities were investigating and intervened before Megala could be forced into prostitution. Megala has since moved to a long-term home where she is safe. She started taking jewelry-making classes and is now earning an income while she attends school. She aspires to become a social worker and dreams of returning to the slums of her childhood to help other children in danger.
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ELEGANT EARRINGS
Crafted by Hand
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M O PA N E A R R I N G S Guatemala 1” | 0221-EAL $28
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ROKAN EARRINGS Indonesia 1.5” | 0232-EMB $48
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SA M KO S H E A D B A N D Cambodia fits most | 0236-HAFI $16
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DEP SCARF Vietnam 71”x24” | 0241-SGG $48
In Ethiopia, our Artisan Partners breathe new life into metals, including bullet casings, showing us the true power of transformation.
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M O PA N E A R R I N G S Guatemala 1� | 0221-EAL $28
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D E S I TA B R A C E L E T Ethiopia 7.5� | 0235-BEN $36
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a ORA NECKLACE Uganda 18-22”; 6” | 0240-NTL $56 b. T U L E B R A C E L E T S Guatemala red thread & brass | adjustable | 0228-BWA $28 c. S O L O B R A C E L E T Indonesia sterling silver | 6.75-7.5” | 0233-BMB $68
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Earrings
MEET THE ARTISANS:
Fortunate Uganda True to her name, Fortunate is a beam of inspiration. Armed with a passion for knowledge, she is always educating herself by reading, listening to the news, and engaging in lively conversations about politics. Making jewelry has changed Fortunate’s life by allowing her to earn money for college. She dreams of studying politics so she can improve the high rate of youth unemployment in Uganda. She even has a plan for how she can achieve this through increasing international trade!
“Thank you for keeping Uganda in your thoughts and giving us jobs through buying our jewelry.”
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C r e a te LIFE-CHANGING WORK as a
Fair Trade Partner!
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Earn an income and make an impact
As a Fair Trade Partner, you’ll show your friends how to shop with heart and create life-changing work around the world. You’ll share the stories of our incredible Artisan Partners as you sell the unique pieces they crafted, transforming your community into a global marketplace.
FLEXIBLE AND FULFILLING WORK Set your own schedule as a Fair Trade Partner! This work looks different for every woman in the Threads tribe. Check out how two of our Fair Trade Partners weave Threads into their lives.
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Fair Trade MEET OUR
Rachel Jewell Cleveland, Ohio
Rachel has been a Fair Trade Partner for four years. Her work with Threads is now her full-time job. She partners with Ambassadors to hold several Showcases a month, and mentors a team of ten Fair Trade Partners. Rachel earned her spot on Threads’ 2016 artisan visit to Guatemala, and is well on her way to traveling to Ecuador in 2017! Rachel has passed her passion for fair trade down to her daughter, Rebecca. Though not yet 9 years old, Rebecca loves telling her friends about fair trade and the life-changing work it creates. She even helps her mom tell artisan stories and style women at Showcases! Rachel is proud to pass the baton of ethical commerce to the next generation.
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“Being a Fair Trade Partner has given me purpose and meaning beyond what my life was before.”
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Partners Allison Young St Louis, MO Allison runs her Threads business between managing her family-owned furniture consignment shop. She loves working at the store, but was seeking a way to have a greater impact. Threads gave her this opportunity! Allison hosts one to two Showcases a month, working on her Threads business just a couple hours a week. Allison is proof that you can join our tribe and run your own social impact business without leaving your day job. In fact, for Allison, it’s quite the opposite: the training she receives through Threads has boosted business at her shop!
Want to learn more?
Talk to your Fair Trade Partner or visit us at threadsworldwide.com/become-a-fair-trade-partner 28
Change the world, see the world. Tr av el wi t h us t o vis it our Ar t isa n Pa rtners!
Fair Trade Partners meeting our Artisan Partners in Guatemala, 2016
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Learn more at threadsworldwide.com
MEET THE ARTISANS:
Eva Guatemala Eva is the third daughter in a family of six children. She can read and write, but like many of her female peers, she left school as a young child in order to work. Eva picked coffee and plums in the fields, earning less than $1.00 a day. She gave half to her mother to support the family. When she was 15, Eva learned of a fair trade cooperative that would teach her how to make jewelry. Though it would pay more, she was hesitant: it is not culturally encouraged for women in Guatemala to earn their own income. Eventually, with the support of her mother, Eva joined the group. She quickly excelled to teaching new artisans the techniques of the cooperative.
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FOR THE
family With our new girls’ and men’s pieces, there’s something in this collection for everyone in your family!
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RUKURU HAIRCLIP Malawi 1.5” | 0245-HADY $12
below : T O N L E W A L L E T Cambodia 4.5” x 3.5” | 0237-WFI $30 MOHO CUFF Guatemala 8” | 0229-BWA $28
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M OT H E R DAU G H T E R S E T Guatemala adjustable | 0227-BWA $36
MOTHER + DAUGHTER
Bracelets
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a. P E N N A P U R S E India 6.5 x 4.5” | 0244-BGHE $24 b.
RAZI BRACELET Asia 2” | 0239-BSF $20
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BELA NECKLACE Asia 13-16” | 0238-NSF $22
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HOST AN
Artisan Showcase Show your community how to shop with heart!
Earn free and half price jewelry while making a difference. Talk to your Fair Trade Partner or visit threadsworldwide.com to learn how!
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A M B A S S A D O R F E AT U R E :
Amy Carveth We wouldn’t be here without the generous women who host Threads Showcases. Hear how this Threads Ambassador found her place in our community!
Through her church and family life, Amy has been active in a child sponsorship program. Her involvement with this organization sparked her desire to do more. When she attended a Showcase last year, Amy fell in love with Threads’ jewelry and mission to create lifechanging work, and knew she wanted to be involved. She’s hosted two Showcases since meeting her local Fair Trade Partner, and plans to host again in 2017! Amy loves wearing her Threads jewelry around town. When she is complimented on a piece, she feels honored to tell the stories of the artisans who crafted it.
“Threads is aligned with the passion I have for our global responsibility.”
Learn more at threadsworldwide.com
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Bracelets
ABBE Ethiopia Recycled metals
D E S I TA Ethiopia Recycled metals
FRESIA Ecuador Tagua seed
I PA L A Guatemala Beads
7.25” 0234-BEN $68
Fits most | 1.5” 0001-BAC $28
KANHA India Kantha & beads
Fits most | 0.5” 0175-BWF $20
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7.5” 0235-BEN $36
Fits most 0202-BWA $26
L E M PA Guatemala Beads
Can also be worn as a necklace | 13” 0222-BAL $28
DIANI Kenya Glass beads & leather
Adjustable 0226-BSD $48
JUHU India Silver Beading
6.75”-7.25” 0150-BMT $44
LUCKNOW India Kantha & brass
Fits most | 1.75” 0070-BWF $38
MACUMA Ecuador Acai seeds & brass
MEKI Ethiopia Recycled materials
N AT H U India Brass
N AYA India Brass & metallic beads
7.5” 0218-BAC $38
Fits most | 1.25” 0198-BWF $28
N I W A R I - S I LV E R India Brass 3” 0007-BHE $26
7.5” 0184-BEN $36
Fits most | 1.5” 0199-BWF $32
PA Z Guatemala Thread & brass
Fits most | 0.5” 0230-BWA $28
M OT H E R DAU G H T E R Guatemala Thread & brass Adjustable 0227-BWA $36
N I WA R I - G O L D India Brass 3” 0006-BHE $26
SALINAS - CORAL Ecuador Tagua seeds Fits most 0003-BAC $22
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Bracelets
S A L I N A S - PAC I F I C Ecuador Tagua seeds Fits most 0002-BAC $22
TA A L Asia Crystal stone & brass
6.5”-8”; 0.5” 0205-BSF $48
TA P I India Brass
Fits most | 1.75” 0171-BMT $32
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S A N T AY Ecuador Archira seeds
Fits most 0191-BAC $28
TA K I India Brass
Fits most | 1.5” 0005-BHE $26
TIKAL Guatemala Thread & brass
Fits most 0203-BWA $26
SOLO Indonesia Sterling silver
6.75-7.5” 0233-BMD $68
TA M India Brass & resin
2.75” 0243-BHE $24
TULE Guatemala Thread & brass
Fits most 0228-BWA $28
Earrings Earrings
B AT U R Indonesia Sterling silver
2.25” 0192-EMB $34
FLOREANA Ecuador Achira seeds, glass
& hypoallergenic brass hooks 2.5” 0217-EAC $36
LUNI India Thread & brass
2.75” 0167-EMT $28
B E T WA India Brass & resin
1” 0195-EMT $26
G AYA India Brass
2” 0030-EMT $26
MALACCA Asia Brass with brass hooks 2.6” 0155-ESF $28
D AWA Kenya Beads & hypoallergenic brass hooks 1.5” 0224-ESD $18
K A N WA R India Hypoallergenic brass hooks 3” 0215-EMT $38
MARA Kenya Sterling silver & glass 2.5” 0038-ESD $28
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M O PA N Guatemala Brass
1” 0221-EAL $28
ROKAN Indonesia Sterling silver
1.5” 0232-EMB $48
TA L A Kenya Brass with
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hypoallergenic hooks 1.5” 0225-ESD $42
NEN Asia 22K gold
2.5” 0153-ERV $60
S E N TA N I Indonesia Sterling silver
2.5” 0193-EMB $38
TENA Ecuador Tagua seeds &
hypoallergenic brass hooks 2.5” 0219-EAC $36
PA R B AT India Kantha & brass
3” 0158-EWF $28
SONA India Brass
2” 0197-EHE $26
TOBA Indonesia Sterling silver
0.25” 0212-EMB $18
TOLUCA Mexico Brass with sterling silver posts 0.5” 0211-ESD $28
U PA N O Mexico Tagua seeds & surgical steel hooks 1.75” 0172-EAC $28
“We are global sisters: we need our Artisan Partners as much as they need us.” -Founder, Kara Wiegand
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Necklaces
AMU Asia 18k gold, agate & brass
35”-36.5”; 2” 0231-NSF $68
36” 0098-NSF $38
AT I L L O Ecuador Achira seeds, glass & brass 29”-33”; 4” 0216-NAC $64
CHONE Ecuador Acai seeds & brass
B A LT R A Ecuador Tagua seeds & brass
CAPILLA Ecuador Acai, tagua seeds & brass 31.5” 0174-NAC $52
21”-23”; 3” 0190-NAC $56
CORBETT India Glass beads
HALONG Asia Stainless steel
H AY L I Ethiopia Recycled metals
19”-22”; 1” 0186-NAC $42
25”-28”; 1.5” 0154-NSV $42
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A N DA M A N Asia Stainless steel & glass
20.5” 0206-NSF $56
30”; 5” 0183-NEN $98
HERON Ecuador Tagua seeds & brass 20”-23” 0220-NAC $62
JAMMU India Upcycled bone & brass
20”-24”; 2” 0148-NMT $48
LOHIT India Brass
24”-26”; 4” 0214-NMT $48
IBARRA Ecuador Tagua seeds & leather 28”-42” 0056-NAC $54
K E DA R India Brass & resin
25”-28” 0112-NMT $42
NALIA Asia Stainless Steel
19.5” 0180-NSF $56
I N D R AVAT I India Brass & glass beads
21.5”-24”; 3” 0194-NMT $46
L E M PA Guatemala Beads
Can be worn as a bracelet | 13” 0222-BAL $28
ORA Uganda Recycled Paper
18”-22”; 6” 0240-NTL $56
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Necklaces
P A C AYA Guatemala 14K gold & brass 15.5”-17” 0086-NAL $48
SELA India Resin & brass
28”-31”; 3” 0170-NMT $48
PA P U M A Asia Upcycled bone & brass 36”; 4” 0209-NSF $38
Artisans in India use upcycled kantha, a multi-colored fabric, to add color and texture to jewelry.
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22”-25”; 2.5” 0169-NMT $48
SURAJ India Kantha, wooden beads & brass 32”; 3” 0200-NWF $48
S AT M A L A India Upcycled bone & brass
Wallets & Bags
A M AYA Guatemala Glass beads & cotton 5”x3.5” 0242-BGGG $44
DA M R I Cambodia Recycled cement bags
15.5”x13.5”x5”; Adjustable strap 45” 0196-BGMD $54
B AV E L Cambodia Cotton
8”x1.5”x4” 0182-WSF $38
PETEN Guatemala Leather, cotton &
CHICHI Guatemala Cotton & leather
15”x18”x3”; 11” strap 0207-BGAL $74
upcycled huipile (tradional Mayan blouse) 4.5”x8.25” 0129-WAL $64
THOM Cambodia Recycled cement bag
2.75”x0.75”x4” 0126-WML $28
YO U T H K E A Cambodia Recycled cement bag 7.5”x1”x3.5” 0181-WSF $38
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Accessories
BENI RING Bolivia Serpentine stone &
recycled silver metals Adjustable 0118-RGN $34
MULKI India Cotton
28”x78” 0186-SSV $48
SONORA Mexico Wool
1.75”x30-38” 0187-LTJK $42
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DEP Vietnam Cotton & silk
K AY L A N A India Cotton
71”x24” 0241-SGG $48
72”x21” 0223-SSV $48
NADI RING India Brass
SA M KO S H E A D B A N D Cambodia Cotton thread
Adjustable | 0.5” 0201-RWF $26
Fits most 0236-HAFI $16
Family
BELA Asia Brass & beads
13”-16” 0238-NSF $22
M OT H E R DAU G H T E R Guatemala Thread & brass
RUKURU HAIR CLIP Malawi Cotton | Assorted colors 1.5” 0245-HADY $12
PENNA India Recycled cassette
MOHO Guatemala Leather & brass 8” 0229-BWA $28
TONLE Cambodia
Adjustable 0227-BWA $36
tapes & cotton 6.5”x4.5” 0244-BGHE $24
Recycled newspaper 4.5”-9”x3.5” 0237-WFI $30
RAZI Asia Beads
ZOMBA BLOOMERS
ZOMBA BLOOMERS
2” 0239-BSF $20
Malawi Cotton Yellow
3-6 months | 0141-KDY $12
Malawi Cotton Teal 3-6 months | 0142-KDY $12
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