Who is Chan Luu?

Who is Chan Luu?
  Chan Luu, the creator of the iconic wrap bracelet, is a trendsetting jewelry designer from Vietnam. She started handmaking jewelry at an early age stringing shells she collected from the beach in her hometown, Nha Tran. She dedicated decades to the Retail business and in 1996 began her jewelry line out...

Kantha Jewelry

Kantha Jewelry
What is Kantha? It is the most traditional type of embroidery practiced by rural women in the Indian States, especially in West Bengal. It is created by repurposing sari, or saree, fabric and stitching them together on the edges layering them on top of the other creating a quilt with...

Mod: 1960s Retro Fashion

The name Mod came from the modernists, hyper-cool 1960s post-war British youth, who became obsessed with music and fashion. The subculture began with modern jazz and Italian tailored clothes but after it became widespread known turned into pop culture with rock bands and pop-art style.  Famous rock bands, the most influential...

Benefits of Fair Trade

I am proud to carry fair trade merchandise that takes a huge amount of effort to change the mindset of generations by offering jobs to marginalized women in India at a fair wage with special scholarship funds for girls. The echo effect of training, educating, and offering fair wages greatly...

5 Fair Trade Jewelry Trends for Spring

Though there might still be a little snow on the ground from where you’re reading, the first day of spring is quickly approaching (thank you, Mother Nature!). Get ready to debut your runway-inspired yet fair trade friendly look with these spring 2015 accessory trends. 1. All About That Brass Harper’s...