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Habi Capiz Teardrop Earrings
Habi Capiz Teardrop Earrings

These shimmering teardrop earrings feature deep blue Capiz shells framed in silver-toned brass. A delicate crisscross of silver wire overlays each luminous surface, adding texture and elegance. Lightweight yet striking, they hang gracefully from French hooks for a timeless look that transitions effortlessly from day to evening. A Ten Thousand Villages Exclusive handcrafted in the Philippines by the artisans of SAFFY, Inc, an organization dedicated to developing and marketing new products according to Fair Trade standards. SAFFY supports marginalized communities and small producers, empowering them to become self-reliant while promoting livelihood, health and sustainability.

HANDCRAFTED IN THE PHILIPPINES

  • Materials: Capiz, Brass Wire, Silver Plated Brass Sheet Metal
  • Measures: 1.75"L, Capiz: .75"W x 1"H
  • Colors: Dark Blue, Silver

SKU: 7913760

THE MAKERS

SAFFY, Inc. stands for Social Action for Filipino Youth. SAFFY, Inc. markets handmade crafts for many small artisan workshops, and specializes in capiz shell items. Artisans benefit from educational seminars, vocational training, financial and medical assistance. An in-house Product Designer assists artisan groups in the development of new product lines. SAFFY was founded in 1966 by Sr. Juliaan Mullie, a Belgian nun, to create alternative sources of livelihood for impoverished women and youth in marginalized areas of Manila. It expanded to serve communities in need by launching social development programs. SAFFY, Inc. is a member of the WFTO, and is affiliated with Advocate of Philippine Fair Trade, Inc., Asia Fair Trade Forum and Philippine Fair Trade Forum. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased a wide variety of capiz ornaments and crafts from SAFFY, Inc. since 1986. SAFFY provides marketing and export services to about 70 artisan workshops. SAFFY provides employment for more than 1,000 people, including 40 workers in its own production unit.
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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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