Sep 1, 2013

Fair Trade FashionBy Fred PollardTheTelegraph.com

Edwardsville, IL – When customers of Plowsharing Crafts bring home an intricately carved statue or a blanket bursting with color, they are not only making the world a prettier place, but a better place, as well.

I think it makes the local community look at how they are consuming,” manager Kelly Rae Ramoser said.

“They learn that how they spend their money really matters. In general, we really don’t think about how we spend our money and where it goes, and that is such an important part of what we do.

“Plus, people are getting great gifts and unusual stuff they cannot find anywhere else.”

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