From the top, Fair Trade Winds in Maine, Green Nest in Virginia and Worldwide Market Square in Massachusetts — To view a complete list of stores where you can find Via Nativa jewelry click here.
While visiting a friend from Nicaragua who has family in southern New Jersey I decided to make a one day trip to Philly on Memorial Day weekend. It was my first time there and I will definitely go back! It was a lovely pedestrian city — On my way around I passed a green market, old churches in the Loft District area, Washington Square, the Olde City and South Street — my first visit to Ten Thousand Villages was amazing! This is the place to find ethically sourced gifts from all over the world. They even had typical Nicaraguan clay vases and handmade recycled bottle cards from Kenya, which I purchased for a friends wedding!
Eye’s Gallery is another great shop with a variety of Latin American clothing, gifts and jewelry — and now Fair Trade and salvaged wood jewelry from Via Nativa!
After owning a successful store in Bar Harbor, Maine for several years they have now opened a second store in Fairfax, Virginia. Fair Trade Winds Fairfax will now carry an array of Via Nativa’s wood jewelry including the new Stick and Curva necklaces!
Last week Via Nativa Imports was accepted for membership of the Fair Trade Federation! I am so proud to be a part of such a well established and important organization. ‘The Federation is part of the global fair trade movement, building equitable and sustainable trading partnerships and creating opportunities to alleviate poverty.’ -FTF
Also just in… Via Nativa wood jewelry at Trails to Bridges, a wonderful Fair Trade shop in Hartland, Wisconsin!
See Via Nativa’s jewelry up close and personal… At Subdivision until the 17th! Located at 48-18 Vernon Blvd. Take the 7 train to Vernon Jackson — the first stop in Queens… See you there!
Crossroads Trade, a store all about Fairly Traded items just added a new addition to their lovely shop in Brookline, MA, just outside of Boston. The Jeannette Rankin Peace Center located in Missoula, Montana is named after the first woman ever elected to the U.S. Congress, and a native of Missoula, Montana. She was a woman dedicated to peace, justice and equality. To read more about her click here. They have also purchased wood earrings and wood bangles for their shop which will be on display for your holiday shopping!
You can also find beautifully handmade tea cups and mugs from Ceramica por la Paz or Potters for Peace at the UN Gift Center located at 46th Street and First Ave.
Now you can find Via Nativa wood jewelry and pine needle bowls in all sizes and colors just in time for the holiday season at East West Living! The pine needle bowls are made by a small women’s Co-op in Cinco Pinos, Nicaragua.
This lovely shop just west of Union Square carries yoga supplies, essential oils and even has a cafe above the store.
Now you can find Via Nativa Fair Trade and reclaimed wood jewelry at Greenward in Cambridge, Massachusetts! ‘…eco-modern goods. As we define it, an eco-modern product is always elegantly designed, attractive, and functional. It is also at least one of the following:
All products at Greenward are screened to fit these criteria. Being green doesn’t mean having to sacrifice style. Moving “greenward” benefits our homes, our communities and our planet!’ – Greenward
Now you can find Via Nativa’s new wood jewelry, baby booties, pine needle bowls and tapestries at El Museo del Barrio! They’ve renovated the entire museum including the shop! They will reopen on October 17th.
