For years me and hubby have been volunteers in the Fair Trade shop in Belgium and were engaged in all sorts of campaigns and demonstrations for development Cooperations with the South.
Oh, where are those days??? We have a bit calmed down on thes issues the last few years, having 4 kids and getting older :-))
Once my hubby let shave all his hair off for a campaing for the Tobin Tax .Well, I did not go that far in my engagement!
So it's no surprise I do try to use Fair Trade supplies in my creations. It's all about suporting women in the South. I do not only try to recycle and repurpose things (into jewelry), but I do try to use stuff that gives a better live to those people from poor continents! I use for example the Fair Trade silk that comes from Vietnam. (I bought it at Sjamma's, a fair trade shop in Ghent) The silver beads come from Ethiopea bought by my Hubby to local people in Jima and Addis...
And these are the results! New Silk Diva Necklaces
And these are the results! New Silk Diva NecklacesIf you want to see more creations of Fleurfatale with Fair Trade supplies used in it, go here.
8 comments:
Yes it is a great way to support those in need but not taking away the independence!
that is wonderful!
This sounds wonderful Greet !!
Its also great to see a pic with both of you !!
Great post about the two of you. And great link at the end of the post. I'm really impressed with the both of you.
Great post! Bravo for your involvement!
this is so great...makes your diva necklaces even more shining!
..and that photo is just so cute! :-)
excellent work!
Well I'm with you in this case fleur! I'm more 'fair trade' person than 'hand pick your local product type of person'. Why should we prevent those poor people to earn some decent money for a living! The most important is wherever we got the products from make sure they all been produce in a good manner and no one been treated unfair!
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