Ten Thousand Villages

Ten Thousand Villages is a nonprofit fair trade store in Denver offering a unique selection of handmade global gifts, home decor, oriental rugs, jewelry and personal accessories that represent the diverse cultures of our artisan partners in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. 

Our mission is to create opportunities for artisans to earn income by bringing their products and stories to the North American marketplace through long-term fair trading relationships.  Ten Thousand Villages in Denver is one in a network of stores across the U.S. that share the common vision of bringing dignity and hope to underemployed and unemployed artisans. With artisan partners in over 30 developing countries, we focus on areas where skilled artisans lack opportunities for stable income.  

Denver area residents have supported the local Ten Thousand Villages store by purchasing its handcrafted global gifts and home decor since 1981.  Governed by a local Board of Directors, Ten Thousand Villages in Denver is staffed by a Store Manager, 
Assistant Store Manager and over forty dedicated volunteers.