Submitted by:
Karen Peters

Ten Thousand Villages is a nonprofit fair trade organization that markets handcrafted products made by disadvantaged artisans from more than 120 artisan groups in more than 35 countries.

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The Ten Thousand Villages Craft sale took place in Swan River on November 19-21, 2015. Thank you to everyone who came out to support this event. Our sales went very well and we are so thankful for the support of the Valley.

Go to tenthousandvillages.ca and read of the many stories of artisans who craft these unique items.

I was touched by the bombshell jewellery made in Cambodia from remnants of spent bomb and artillery shell casings. Now Rajana Association of Cambodia is transforming old horrors into peace and beauty. Its artisans are creating innovative jewellery from the recycled metal shells and selling this Bombshell Jewellery to markets all around the world.