It’s no secret that I adore LC – her style, her line of clothes, her books…and especially her simplicity and desire to promote and create sustainable products and support local businesses. So when I stumbled across her newest partnership to create The Little Market, I was thrilled. After emailing with Hannah, I am thrilled to share with y’all about this precious organization that I am such a fan of.
The Little Market’s mission is to build sustainable partnerships with artisans in developing countries, by connecting them with customers through an online marketplace. We seek to empower women artisans to rise above poverty and support their families.Our handmade goods showcase the artisans’ traditional skills and their dedication to preserving their artisanal techniques. We source all of the artisans’ products ethically and practice fair trade principles. We acknowledge the interdependency of people around the world and our responsibility to help others.
The Little Market works with artisan groups in developing countries around the world providing design insights and guiding the artist to showcase their skills to a broader audience. The work is funded through earnings from the sales of their fair trade and locally made products. The goal is for the market to become “a global community that can come together to combat poverty, empower communities, and create social justice.” Amen to that. Through all of my travels, one of the things I have loved the most is seeing how each culture differs and and how the traditional ways have been preserved. Art, jewelry, bags…I could go on about the treasures I have brought home that uniquely define so much more than the “style” of the country they belong to, but rather the heart of it.
Some of my current favorites from The Little Market are the pieces below. I’m thinking my birthday is too far away to wait for some of these beauties…
and I cannot wait for this beauty to come out!
Currently, they feature a variety of items from the countries below, and are taking artisan applications as well:
Bolivia
Ghana
Guatamala
Kenya
India
Mexico
Nepal
Peru
Senegal
South Africa
Tanzania
Tunisia
I love what Lauren & Hannah are doing and that the people who have crafted these incredible pieces are able to showcase their beautiful works of art. So as summer is approaching, why not gear up for those vacations and dinner parties with a few items from around the world and support these wonderful artisans from across the globe?
Join in with the Little Market via social media:
And be sure to check out their founders as well:
and follow along with them on twitter:
Disclosure: I was not compensated in any way for this post. I simply adore companies who are looking to support fair trade and make a difference and I fell in love with The Little Market. I mean, how could you not? Adorable products, wonderful founders, and supporting fair trade and local sustainability in developing countries. Go and visit The Little Market, and the artisans they are supporting, you will be glad you did. All pictures are from thelittlemarket.com and were used with permission from Hannah.
