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OCTOBER IS FAIR TRADE MONTH • CELEBRATING 80 YEARS
OCTOBER IS FAIR TRADE MONTH • CELEBRATING 80 YEARS
Silence

Silence

India
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.

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  • Scents of the Season Candles - Set of 3

    SKU: 6815360
    Handcrafted in India

    Immerse yourself in the scents of the season with this set of three holiday candles. Small-batch soy candles are scented with cinnamon, myrrh and c...

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    Original price MSRP $14.99
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  • Jangal Grounding Backflow Incense Set

    SKU: 6815330
    Handcrafted in India

    The Jangal Grounding Backflow Incense Set is the perfect addition to your meditation routine. With twelve incense cones designed specifically for b...

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    Original price MSRP $9.74
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  • Yaatra Grounding Travel Candles - Set of 6

    SKU: 6815350
    Handcrafted in India

    Light up your travels with the Yaatra Grounding Travel Candles — a set of six unique scents, including blue lotus, amber, jasmine, floral shivuli, ...

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    Original price MSRP $26.24
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  • Yaatra Uplifting Travel Candles - Set of 3

    SKU: 6815340
    Handcrafted in India

    The Yaatra Grounding Travel Candles can add a touch of light to your journey with their unique scents of ocean, coconut, and citronella. These smal...

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  • Oh Holy Night Christmas Card

    SKU: 6815230
    Handcrafted in India

    Send the handmade Oh Holy Night Christmas Card to cherished family and friends. Handcrafted paper card features Mary and Joseph lovingly cradling t...

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    Original price MSRP $5.24
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  • Foxy Evergreens Card

    SKU: 6815300
    Handcrafted in India

    Send this foxy card to say: hi, thank you, I've missed you, here's what I'm up to-you get it-it's that perfect card to send any greeting. Handcraft...

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  • Wood Hexagon Stud Earrings

    SKU: 6815210
    Handcrafted in India

    A pop of geometric beauty, wear the Wood Hexagon Stud Earrings for a naturally mod look. Silence, our fair trade partner in India offers people wit...

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    Original price MSRP $9.50
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  • Songland Holiday Card

    SKU: 6815310
    Handcrafted in India

    Hello, holidays! Looking to send a sweet missive to someone dear-this card hits all the right notes. Handcrafted by artisans at Silence, our fair t...

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  • Sandalwood Cone Incense Set

    SKU: 6815150
    Handcrafted in India

    Enjoy the calming sensations from the sweet scent and aromatherapy of the Sandalwood Cone Incense Set made by artisans working with Silence in Indi...

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    Original price MSRP $6.50
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  • Trio Beaded Bracelets

    SKU: 6815170
    Handcrafted in India

    An easy fit, the Trio Beaded Bracelet suits every style-this grounded design in deep reddish, brown hues adds organic flare. Handcrafted by artisan...

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  • Chickadee Pair Card

    SKU: 6815160
    Handcrafted in India

    This handpainted greeting card featuring a black-capped chickadee pair was crafted by makers with Silence, our fair trade partner who offers skills...

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    Original price MSRP $5.24
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  • Hamsa Incense Holder

    SKU: 6815120
    Handcrafted in India

    Handcrafted of terracotta, then handpainted with white designs, the Hamsa Incense Holder features an indent in the palm to burn an incense cone and...

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  • Sandalwood Incense Set

    SKU: 6815110
    Handcrafted in India

    The Sandalwood Incense Set is a handcrafted self-care gift set made exclusively for Ten Thousand Villages in the Silence workshop in India-an artis...

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    Original price MSRP $20.00
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  • Patchouli Incense Set

    SKU: 6815100
    Handcrafted in India

    The Patchouli Incense Set is a handcrafted gift set made exclusively for Ten Thousand Villages in the Silence workshop in India-an artisan group wh...

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    Original price MSRP $15.00
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  • Waxing Moon Tealights

    SKU: 6815060
    Handcrafted in India

    Representing the phases of the moon, each candle in this gift set features a unique lovely scent. The scents are Geranium, Lavender, Cypress, Jasmi...

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    Original price MSRP $29.99
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  • Jasmine Incense Sticks

    SKU: 6815010
    Handcrafted in India

    Be still. Enjoy a fresh touch of the outdoors, indoor with a stick of jasmine-scented incense from India. In a country where stable employment is s...

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    Original price MSRP $4.99
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  • Tea Tree Incense Sticks

    SKU: 6815020
    Handcrafted in India

    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...

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    Original price MSRP $3.74
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  • Lavender Incense Sticks

    SKU: 6815000
    Handcrafted in India

    Be still. Enjoy a moment of peace with a stick of lavender-scented incense from India. In a country where stable employment is scarce, people with ...

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  • Amber Incense Set

    SKU: 6815040
    Handcrafted in India

    Be still. Enjoy the richness of the amber-scented incense from India. In a country where stable employment is scarce, people with disabilities rare...

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  • Sandalwood Incense Sticks

    SKU: 6880030
    Handcrafted in India

    The fresh wooden scent of sandalwood fills the air when you burn a stick of this fragrant incense. Pack of 10 sandalwood incense sticks comes in a ...

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  • Patchouli Incense Sticks

    SKU: 6880040
    Handcrafted in India

    The fresh scent of patchouli fills the air when you burn a stick of this fragrant incense. This pack of 10 incense sticks comes in a decorative pap...

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