Earrings Teja Lapis Drop - India

Slip on the Teja Lapis Drop Earrings and let your authentic self shine! The lapis stone is thought to symbolize inner truth, and this stunning pair is made with a row of the eye-catching blue stone surrounded by brass. The unique shape is sure to have friends asking where you got them! Artfully handcrafted in India by our fair trade partner Tara Projects, which helps to transform artisans' lives and communities with new opportunities to earn sustainable income.

Features:

• Materials: Lapis uncut stone, brass bead and wire
• Measures: 1.5"L
• Colours: Antique brass, blue
• Hand crafted in India

Artisan Story:

TARA Projects stands for "Trade Alternative Reform Action." Working in a 125-mile radius of Delhi, TARA is a fair trade program for community development and business. The organization enables hundreds of artisans who create some of the major handicraft lines of North India to sell their products internationally. TARA is one of the pioneering Indian organizations in the field of fair wages, non formal education programs for children and women, health and environmental awareness and further development for its member artisans. Artisan benefits from TARA include medical insurance, interest-free loans and advances, a savings program and skills training.

About Us

Villages Port Colborne is located along the shore of the Niagara Peninsula. Where the Welland Canal and Lake Erie meet, in the heart of Port Colborne, we have been fair trade since 1984. We carry unique, handcrafted goods that are ethically made from artisans around the world. If you’re in the Southern Ontario area, we welcome you to visit us in-person!