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.
Add some serpentine style to your look with our Isha Silver Earrings! These unique pull through earrings feature sterling silver and a teardrop-shaped serpentine stone, adding a touch of elegance and edge to any outfit. Serpentine stone is a bright green stone believed to bring the wearer understanding. Dare to stand out with these stylish and one-of-a-kind earrings, handcrafted by artisans with Allpa in Peru.
HANDCRAFTED IN PERU
SKU: 6109740
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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