Artisans working with the Union of Peasants for Self Development (UPAP) make traditional Tuareg handicrafts. The Tuareg, nomadic herders of Saharan north and west Africa, now also work as traders or cultivate crops in fertile oases. Tuareg artisans of UPAP use income from craft production to supplement their subsistence farming and other livelihoods.In 1993, young craftspeople in Terhazer, a village near Agadez, the largest city of northern Niger, organized to create leather handicrafts and silver jewelry. After traveling through France, selling from backpacks for several years, Illies Mouhmoud and his friends organized formally and began UPAP in 1999. UPAP now has shops in Niamey, Niger's capital, and in Agadez, and participates in local African fairs. UPAP also sells to fair trade organizations in France and North America. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from UPAP since 2002.
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Amastan Tuareg Sterling Silver Earrings
SKU: 1301120
Handcrafted in NigerCrafted by expert artisans in Niger, the Amastan Tuareg Sterling Silver Earrings are a unique find. Trapezoids etched with a detailed design hang f...
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Safia Tuareg Ebony Collar Necklace
SKU: 1301040
Handcrafted in NigerThe forever piece in your collection that will always lead people to ask: Where did you find that! Slip on the Safia Tuareg Ebony Collar Necklace a...
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Sakina Tuareg Ebony Pendant Necklace
SKU: 1301050
Handcrafted in NigerA collectible, limited edition piece, the Sakina Tuareg Ebony Pendant Necklace is handcrafted in Niger from locally sourced ebony and sterling silv...
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Ziri Silver Tuareg Bracelet
SKU: 1301060
Handcrafted in NigerEmbody Tuareg tradition's graceful and timeless beauty with the Ziri Silver Tuareg Bracelet. Handcrafted by a traditionally nomadic artisan group i...
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Zdan Silver Tuareg Bracelet
SKU: 1301070
Handcrafted in NigerThis limited edition, handcrafted Zdan Silver Tuareg Bracelet is a unique piece of art made by a traditionally nomadic artisan group in Niger. Comb...
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Ami Tuareg Drop Earrings
SKU: 1301100
Handcrafted in NigerStep out with the Ami Tuareg Drop Earrings, ethically handcrafted from sterling silver and ebony. Long, clean lines bring your personality into any...
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Najaa Tuareg Drop Earrings
SKU: 1301110
Handcrafted in NigerAny look becomes luxurious with the Najaa Tuareg Drop Earrings. Crafted from sterling silver and fine ebony wood, each unique piece features finely...
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Centered Necklace
SKU: 1301020
Handcrafted in NigerThe Centered Necklace is a piece of Tuareg jewelry, handcrafted in sterling silver with the Tuareg people's signature geomentric designs. The Tuare...
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Twilight Necklace
SKU: 1301010
Handcrafted in NigerHandcrafted of sterling silver, with round ebony pendant, the Twilight Necklace is a beautiful fair trade jewelry addition to your wardrobe.
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