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First Visit in Swaziland-Tintsaba

Posted by in Global Exchange Store Updates on 9th June, 2008 | No Comments

Since 1985, Tintsaba Crafts has run a rural development project in the Northern Hhohho region of Swaziland to produce and market quality crafts. The primary material used is the sisal weed found in the outlying hills and woven very finely, then dyed with German eco-friendly dyes, thereby making Tintsaba’s products 100% sustainable. Tintsaba provides income »
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Visit with Aid to Artisans South Africa Artisan Trust

Posted by in Fair Trade News & Views, Global Exchange Store Updates on 9th June, 2008 | No Comments

As we mentioned earlier, the following posts will be a report back from our recent Direct Buy Trip to South Africa and Swaziland. We will highlight the numerous craft groups that we visited and the impact that Fair Trade has had in their lives. We will shower you with photos and videos that we captured »
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