Sometimes embroidery is about more than just art. For women in the “DX” region of northwest China, embroidery is a lifeline. Here, women struggle. They’re part of an ethnic minority in a very isolated region. Few jobs are available, so men go far afield to work, leaving their families alone. The poverty in this region …
10 Fair Trade Gifts Under $25
It’s that time of year again when we all scramble to find the perfect Christmas gift for family and friends. For some, you know exactly what Christmas present to buy. For others…um…well…they’re really hard to buy a gift for. It’s a bit like the lyrics in Owl City’s Humbug: “I wander around the store again …