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September 2024 by Anna Harcharik
Love this store! Great gift options. Love the jewelry. And it’s wonderful to know you are doing something good for others by shopping there.
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May 2024 by Matt Z3
Always a huge variety of choices to choose from at the store. Purchases help people throughout the world
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November 2023 by Darlene Raila
Gifts that give twice!
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January 2023 by Laura Eilers
Always a favorite. I do most of my Christmas shopping here
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July 2022 by N A.
I visited there on Saturday and chatted with Erin & Sarah, who were both friendly, welcoming, & helpful...+ a few good laughs!
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March 2022 by Ruth F.
This is one of the Ten Thousand Villages that has an annual handmade rug event, where you can come in and see the rugs. You might find handmade rugs someplace like The Dump in Lombard, however here you can be sure it's made by fairly-paid artisans and you don't need to wonder about child or slave labor. They often have interesting jewelry which is quite affordable; miscellaneous housewares; runners/napkins/placemats/aprons etc. and hand-knit hats/scarves/mittens. They even carry fair trade chocolate bars. It's a little bit like Pier 1 used to be but with fairly-paid artisans instead of mass merchandise. There's nothing here that you need, but there is probably something here that will make you smile. Staff is very pleasant and patient when you ask them to, say, show you every rug in a three-foot stack of carpets, and if you have something particular in mind, they'll help you find something similar.
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February 2022 by Lindsey Pavlecic
I absolutely love this store. More than just the adorable items, the integrity of the shop is wonderful. It's all made from artists living in other countries, who then get profits from the work they make. The salespeople are incredibly kind and helpful. I can't wait to shop here even more!
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November 2021 by Emily B.
I have been here a handful of times. Great selection of items for your home and unique jewelry. Each time I go the sales reps are friendly and helpful in making suggestions. Had an incident where I thought I lost something at the store and they were very gracious in helping me resolve the issue. Also love that they uphold fair trade agreements and support artisans worldwide.
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November 2021 by S. Hamid
Loved this place SO very much! It’s full of beautiful and unique treasures from all around the world. I could’ve spent hours there if I didn’t have the kids but, even with them, spent over an hour browsing snd learning. I wish we had one close to home!
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November 2021 by Katie LaBarge
Very fun shop with interesting finds
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October 2021 by Maureen Shekleton
Love fair trade
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July 2021 by Seema Khan
Loved this place SO very much! It’s full of beautiful and unique treasures from all around the world. I could’ve spent hours there if I didn’t have the kids but, even with them, spent over an hour browsing snd learning. I wish we had one close to home!
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May 2021 by Janelle Champion
Such wonderful gifts for every occasion and for such anl good cause. All the products are made by women in impoverished countries and the profits go directly to them! Love this ?
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January 2021 by Joe Muschong
Awesome place with really cool gift from all around the world
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December 2020 by Sandra Morris
This shop has a plethora of beautiful items like ornaments, jewelry, baskets, fabric and lots of other things. Their prices are from a few dollars to the sky is the limit. Helpful friendly staff too.
