What GETTING A FREE Pair Really Means...
When you buy this product that is made from 100% UPCYCLED products you will also be supporting local artists, giving them an opportunity to grow their business.
100% UPCYCLED means that you have reused the materials that would otherwise have been discarded , to create something of higher quality.
These earrings can be worn dressed up or down. They make more than just your average statement but also let you make a social impact towards making a difference in our world.
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OFFER IS FREE UNTIL
Behind The Scenes In Creating These Earrings.
100s of artisans across India are trying to make a livelihood and support their families through making a handful of these beautifully crafted pieces of jewellery everyday.
In support of these individuals we have decided to share their creations with you at no markup, meaning that they will be FREE to purchase.
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About Noah's Ark Artisan Story
Milak Bujpur, India .
This item was handmade in India in a workshop sponsored by Noah’s Ark, an NGO that offers funding for raw materials, machines and workshop repairs to 100 artisan groups across India. In exchange for assistance, workshops must prove that all employees are paid fair wages for their products and work in safe and clean conditions. Noah's Ark also offers free classes in capacity building to its network of 600 artisans, a rigorous quality control check, and runs education and water sanitation projects to benefit the artisans’ children and the rest of the community. The company has established 20 new workshops in the past 15 years, and all employees are paid 10-15% above the local rate.
Noah’s Ark was founded by Mr. Samuel Masih in 1986 back before anyone was familiar with the concept of “Fair Trade.” A businessman from Moradabad, India, Masih observed his other business associates were taking a personal commission from the local metalworking artisans, on top of paying them very low wages for their work. This led to a distrustful and exploitative work environment, and inspired Masih to create a more collaborative environment based on trust and mutual respect. After two difficult years, Samuel explained his objectives to Mrs. Sullivan of Sullivan Florist in the United School Boy Learning Alphabet in Noah's Ark Sponsored SchoolStates, who immediately placed an order for US$ 70,000. This led to collaborations with other international companies, including Tear Fund, Artisanat-SEL, Goed Werk, TEAM and Oxfam Australia. Today, the company produces a US $1.5 million in exports and funds Noah's handicrafts and Welfare society, an artisan association created in 2000 to promote artisan welfare, capacity building, childhood education and social work.