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The Artisans

Four Corners of the World is proud to partner with different fair trade wholesalers and artisans who source and make products from around the world. All of our partners are committed to upholding rigorous fair trade standards that include providing a fair wage and safe working conditions for workers, prioritizing care for the environment in materials and production methods, and promoting authentic human development through education and training.

  • Acacia Creations

    Acacia Creations began working with artisans in Kenya in 2007 to produce hand-made and eco-friendly jewelry, gifts and home accents. Through their studio in Nairobi, Kenya, … Learn More

  • Africa Organics

    Africa Organics' body and hair care products are 100% African and draw every possible benefit from their source plants, while causing no harm to either humans or nature. Using … Learn More

  • Andes Gifts

    Andes Gifts works with hundreds of Aymara and Quechua women artisans in the highlands of Peru and Bolivia who skillfully knit the beautiful items they sell, including hats, … Learn More

  • Artesanias Loreto

    Artesanias Loreto began in 1997 working with artisan and farmer groups in rural Bolivia and is a member of the World Fair Trade Organization of Latin America. They assist … Learn More

  • dZi

    For over 25 years dZi has been working with artisans who are Tibetan refugees living in India and Nepal. What began as a project that would help provide these refugees with … Learn More

  • Faire Collection

    The Faire Collection, formerly known as the Andean Collection, began in 2008 and is now a leading fair trade lifestyle brand. Working initially with artisans in rural Ecuador, … Learn More

  • Global Crafts

    Our mission is to offer income-generating opportunities to craftspeople in developing countries by following fair trade practices including paying in advance at least the … Learn More

  • Global Handmade Hope

    Global Handmade Hope was created in 2009 to work with organizations in disadvantaged and developing countries like Colombia, Peru, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, and Cambodia … Learn More

  • Greenola Style

    Through design and innovation, Greenola Style provides advancement opportunities to artisans in marginalized regions of the world, using fashion as a tool to create positive … Learn More

  • Handmade Expressions

    Handmade Expressions is a sourcing partner for socially and environmentally responsible products, based in Austin, Texas. We work with about 5,000 … Learn More

  • Maggie's Organic Fibers

    The mission of Maggie's Organic Fibers is to produce and provide comfortable, durable, affordable and beautiful articles of apparel and accessories made from materials that … Learn More

  • Minga Fair Trade Imports

    Minga Fair Trade Imports is a fair trade wholesaler that works closely with South American artisans and producers in Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Colombia to bring high quality … Learn More

  • Mira Fair Trade

    Mira Fair Trade was founded in 2008 and works with a variety of artisans in India, primarily women. Mira believes that by providing opportunities to help women obtain … Learn More

  • Mr. Ellie Pooh

    Mr. Ellie Pooh LLC is an eco-friendly Fair Trade company making exotic gifts and paper made partially out of elephant poo! Elephants in Sri Lanka are being killed at an … Learn More

  • Mt. Meru Coffee Project

    One of the first fair trade coffee importers and roasters in the city of Milwaukee was the Mt Meru Coffee Project, a joint venture between the Diocese of Meru, ELCT, … Learn More

  • Ojoba Collective

    Ojoba Collective was started in 2003 as a means to help poor villagers in West Africa gain a fair wage for their crafts. After coming to understand firsthand the lack of … Learn More

  • Sandpiper Imports

    From a small village outside of the cultural mecca of Ubud, Bali, Sandpiper Imports sterling silver designed and carefully handcrafted by a close knit group of artisans who … Learn More

  • Sustainable Threads

    Sustainable Threads works with over 10 artisan groups in India. The company's roots are grounded in a passion for international rural development, entrepreneurship, and social … Learn More

  • Swahili Imports

    Since 1994, Swahili Imports has been building a network of artisans across Africa. Swahili's partnerships center on fair and sustainable profit generation, artisan advancement … Learn More

  • Venture Imports

    Venture Imports supplies beautiful and unique gifts from around the world. Venture Imports is a company dedicated to providing employment to people in developing countries by … Learn More

  • Venus Imports

    Venus imports began in the late 1980‘s by a couple from Janesville, WI who spent much of their time in Nepal. After years of a growing business, they expanded their products … Learn More

  • WorldFinds

    WorldFinds’ mission is to create employment for low-income artisans in the developing 
world, provide unique, beautiful and sellable designs for North American retailers, 
and … Learn More

  • Zen Zen

    Zen Zen is an eco fair trade company in Indonesia. The name “zen zen” comes from a Japanese expression which loosely translates to “but of course” - that natural serendipity … Learn More