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211 Colorado Avenue Mon-Fri 9—5 719-384-7551 La Junta, Colorado 81050 Sat 9—4 info@crossroadsmarketplace.org |
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What Does it Mean? A fair price that is set by the artisans to cover labor, materials and livelihood for them and those who work together to hand craft the products offered at CrossRoads MarketPlace. Artisans receive up to 50 percent cash advances when an order is placed and final payment in full when an order is shipped. Long term relationships based on solidarity, trust and mutual respect that contribute to the promotion and growth of Fair Trade. |
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CrossRoads MarketPlace Connecting Customers with Artisan Partners & Telling Their Stories Let us Help You Find That Unique, One-of-Kind Gift |
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Soapstone Sculptures Inlay Boxes Grass Baskets Silk Scarves & Jewelry Handmade Paper Journals |
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Beautiful Shesham Wood Silk Table Runner & Cotton Tablecloths |
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Dkaha Handicrafts Stories in Clay |
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The Bengali/Bangla Inscription on this Etched Terra Cotta Vase Reads: |
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My name is Kartick Pall. I am a potter. I live in Saver beside the river Bongshi in the village called Paul Para. I make terracotta items. My wife helps me in my work. I have three girls and a son. All my children are studying in school. My three daughters also help in work. They decorate the products. I have been working with Dhaka Handicrafts for 10 years. |
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Adherence to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and national / local law on the employment of children. Assurance that there is no forced labor in the workforce and /or members or home workers. A safe and healthy working environment. Products made from raw materials that originate from sustainable managed sources, and have the least overall impact on the environment. Enabling artisans to move from income insecurity and poverty to economic self-sufficiency and ownership. |