History
Ten Thousand Villages was founded by Edna Ruth Byler in 1946. After visiting Puerto Rico with the Mennonite Central Committee, she returned to PA and began selling needlework from the women there out of the trunk of her car. It has grown from there!
Specialties
Ten Thousand Villages is a fair trade non-profit retailer, specializing in jewelry and home decor items from around the world. Working with artisans in about 34 developing countries, you can be sure to find the perfect gift for every occasion in our doors. Each purchase comes with a story about the artist behind the product.