Hand WarmersCable Knit Wool - Nepal
| Article number: | KI-C-LHC |
| Availability: | In stock (5) |
Cozy and soft these fleece lined fingerless wool mittens will never let your hands get cold! The classic cable design is simple and beautiful. Available in assorted colours.
Features
- 100% wool
- Note that if ordered online we will choose the colour.
- Fleece lined
- Handcrafted in Nepal
Artisan Story
Ganesh Himal Trading believes that building long lasting relationships based on trust, dialogue and mutual respect is key to community building and helps move us toward a more equitable future. Striving for economic justice is where their business began. When Ganesh Himal Trading was established, they decided to seek out producer groups that worked with marginalized individuals (e.g. women and Tibetan refugees) so they could gain access to trading relationships for economic mobility. This has led to years of partnering with women producers to co-create a world where women have control over their money, are empowered to make their own decisions and have a respected voice in all discussions. Overall, they believe that trade is inter-relational and that access to trading relationships is key to enhancing people’s lives and traditions. They have also committed to facilitating solutions to other economic barriers (i.e. healthcare, education) through their non-profit, Conscious Connections Foundation.
At the center of Ganesh Himal Trading’s operations in Nepal is Chunta Nepali. Younger sister to Pemala Lama and dear friend of owners Denise and Ric, Chunta has taken it upon herself to involve numerous family run groups in the Ganesh Himal family so that they too can benefit from the economic stability of Fair Trade. In her own words:
“Your continuous work has made the workers able to plan their future better and has been able to involve more women to work who otherwise would be sitting home…We all think Ganesh Himal has been a true fair trade importer bringing changes for the better in so many peoples lives through new product ideas, patience in dealing with all our problems and ever empathizing manner. I always feel so grateful to be working with you.”
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!