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.
If your food is not seasoned to your liking, crossing paths with these black cats is good luck! The Cat Salt & Pepper Shakers are hand-carved from Palewa stone by artisans working with our fair trade partner, Tara Projects. These shakers make wonderful fall décor, or a playful table staple for the cat lover.
HANDCRAFTED IN INDIA
SKU: 6857880
THE MAKERS
TARA Projects stands for "Trade Alternative Reform Action." Working in a 125-mile radius of Delhi, TARA is a fair trade program for community development and business. The organization enables hundreds of artisans who create some of the major handicraft lines of North India to sell their products internationally. TARA is one of the pioneering Indian organizations in the field of fair wages, non formal education programs for children and women, health and environmental awareness and further development for its member artisans. Artisan benefits from TARA include medical insurance, interest-free loans and advances, a savings program and skills training. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased products from TARA since 1986.
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