Ten Thousand Villages

For 21 years, Ten Thousand Villages Atlanta has sold fairly traded items crafted by artisans in developing nations. We are located in Virginia-Highland.

Volunteers are needed (and always welcome) to help out these stores with a cause--inquire at the store for more information.

Though there is no specified lot, you can often find free parking across the street at Neighbors, especially in the afternoons.

Even though Ten Thousand Villages is not unique to Virginia-Highland, every item sold here is unique in itself. A fair trade retailer of handmade jewelry, home decor, and gifts, Ten Thousand Villages helps support and improve the lives of thousands of artisans in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Mega chains may carry handcrafted artifacts from around the world. But those products lack the soul of a candy-colored bamboo serving bowl that help fund clean water in Vietnam or interlocking Kisii loops presented to couples during Kenyan weddings. Ten Thousand Villages sells both items for less than $20, along with jewelry and interesting home décor. The non-profit retailer also pays a living...

In Short\r
Dutifully staying true to the ever-increasing groundswell urge to make trade fair with developing countries, Ten Thousand Villages fulfills their mission to sell only goods purchased directly from artisans, and paying them…

In Short
Dutifully staying true to the ever-increasing groundswell urge to make trade fair with developing countries, Ten Thousand Villages fulfills their mission to sell only goods purchased...

Shop for unique, handmade gifts from around the world including fair trade baskets, jewelry, crafts and other items from international artisans.