Be still. Enjoy a moment of refreshment with a stick of tea tree-scented incense from India. In a country where stable employment is scarce, people with disabilities rarely find work; Silence provides vocational training and employment, empowering people with hearing, visual, and physical impairments.
- 10 tea tree‒scented incense sticks
- 8L inches
- Handcrafted in India
- Do not leave incense burning unattended. Burn only with an incense holder or heat resistant plate. Use with proper ventilation.
Artisan Story
Silence is a self–help project for artisans who are deaf or physically disabled. In a country where unemployment is high, people who are disabled rarely find work. The situation is even more difficult for women with disabilities. Silence works to help their artisans become self–sufficient and earn their living, training team members in different skills. After completing Silence’s training courses, artisans are encouraged to move into commercial housing so that new artisans can be trained. Silence artisans produce incense sticks, candles, greeting cards and jewelry. These are exported or sold locally at Silence’s retail store. Artisan benefits include a retirement fund, health and personal accident insurance, profit sharing and certification of disability to qualify for free bus transit and reduced government taxation. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from Silence since 1983.
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!
