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Asif Leather & Olive Wood Eyeglass Case
Asif Leather & Olive Wood Eyeglass Case

Protect those valuable eyeglasses with this handmade case. Made from leather with olive wood ends for structure, the smooth leather is embossed with a tree and star and comes complete with a wrap-around leather strap to keep glasses securely tucked inside. A Ten Thousand Villages Exclusive artfully crafted by artisans with Bethlehem Fair Trade Artisans (BFTA), which celebrates ancient craft and wisdom through trade and improves the lives of marginalized groups across Palestine by bringing their goods and stories to market.

HANDCRAFTED IN WEST BANK

  • Materials: Leather, olive wood
  • Measures: 6.5"L x 2"W x 2.75"H
  • Colors: Brown, natural
  • Care: Clean with a damp cloth and wipe dry.

SKU: 2707140

THE MAKERS

Bethlehem Fair Trade Artisans (BFTA) celebrates ancient craft and wisdom through trade—a nonprofit NGO that improves the lives of marginalized groups across Palestine by bringing their goods and stories to market.The goal: Equality and justice by creating sustainable and equitable business models with a better work environment for makers who work with olive wood, embroidery, mother of pearl, olive oil soap, felt wool, and recycled products.Established in 2009, BFTA became the first guaranteed member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) in the Middle East in 2015. Through trade relationships with organizations like Ten Thousand Villages, BFTA reaches new markets, doubling its sales in the past few years, and improving the quality of life for hundreds of artisans and their communities.
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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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