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Aiko Earrings
Aiko Earrings

Aiko Earrings are made with sterling silver, a traditional material in Peru where these dangling earrings are handcrafted. Don these one of a kind pair for that extra pizzazz. Party ready. Check. Date night. Yep. Every day feeling a little extra. These are your new must-have earrings. Handcrafted by artisans in Peru with Allpa, meaning "earth" in Quechua.

HANDCRAFTED IN PERU

  • Materials: Sterling silver
  • Measures: Bars are 1.5"L
  • Notes: One is smooth silver and the other is embossed
  • Handcrafted in Peru

SKU: 6109470

THE MAKERS

Allpa is named for a Quechua Indian word that means "earth." Allpa is a Peruvian craft trading company providing marketing assistance to artisan groups and family workshops throughout Peru. In addition, Allpa provides technical help, product development advice, skills training, tools and appropriate equipment to artisans. Artisans can access short-term and mid-term loans to improve infrastructure and their workshops. Allpa works with families located in Cusco, Ayacucho, Chulucanas, Cajamarca and Huancavelica as well as Shipibo people living in the Amazon rainforest area of Pucalepa. For most of these people, craft production is a sole source of income.Allpa began active work as an alternative trading organization in 1986. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from Allpa since 1988.
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Welcome to our global maker-to-market movement where, together with 20,000 artisans, we ignite social change. We create opportunities for individuals, families, and communities in developing countries to thrive through strong relationships, fair wages, safe working conditions, and sustainable practices.

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