The Open Mind Necklace is an eye-catching geometric accent. This necklace is skillfully handcrafted in India by artisans working with our fair trade partner Asha Handicrafts. Asha ensures that all artisans are paid fairly - and that men and women receive equal pay for equal work. Meaning "hope" in Sanskrit, Asha Handicrafts is an Indian fair trade organization that has been working to promote the social and economic development of artisans throughout India for more than 40 years. Asha works with more than 50 producer groups and more than 1,200 makers across India.