About Ten Thousand Villages
Ten Thousand Villages provides vital and fair income to artisans around the world by marketing their handicrafts and telling their story in North America. With more than 110 artisan groups in 32 countries, Ten Thousand Villages works with artisans that would otherwise be unemployed or underemployed. By offering fair prices to artisans for their work, the organization enables artisans to provide for their basic needs and plan for their future. Ten Thousand Villages establishes long-term commitments with artisans, creating unique relationship where artisans and consumers connect and interact, learning more about their commonalities and cultures.
A Store in Grayslake, Illinois
A new Ten Thousand Villages store has opened in Grayslake. Learn more about the store, the artisans and their handicrafts, and how you can help the effort.