Apr 28, 2014

Little Traveler Opens Fair Trade GalleryBy Bev NickelsonChicagoTribune.com

Geneva, IL – The Little Traveler at 404 S. Third Street in Geneva, IL announces the opening of the Fair Trade Gallery within its 36-room boutique. As Annette Shamloo, manager of the new gallery, says, “This is retail with a soul.” Fair Trade provides a sustainable market for handcrafted products made by artisans around the world. This includes many developing countries. The Little Traveler’s collection comes from over 40 different countries and includes jewelry, scarves, toys, garden décor, baskets, musical instruments, handmade greeting cards, and soaps. And that’s just the beginning.

Fair Trade organizations give artisans who would otherwise be under- or unemployed the opportunity to earn the income necessary to pay for food, housing, clothing, and other necessities. The artisans are paid a fair price to cover costs of materials and provide compensation for their labor and skill. Here is a sampling of some of the vendors you’ll find in The Little Traveler’s Fair Trade Gallery:

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