-Part of our Holiday Gift Guide 2012-
I am somewhat familiar with the term "Fair Trade", how about you? Fair Trade is a social movement that was created to engage in business relationships based on dialogue and respect and promote commitment to long term relationships with producer partners and working together to seek out opportunities that build all partners in sustainable ways.
The basic principles of Fair Trade consist of:
Create opportunities for those who are economically and socially disadvantaged
Develop relationships that are transparent and accountable to each other
Build capacity
Promote Fair Trade
Pay promptly and fairly
Support safe and healthy working conditions
Ensure the rights of children Protecting the environment
Respect different cultures
Develop relationships that are transparent and accountable to each other
Build capacity
Promote Fair Trade
Pay promptly and fairly
Support safe and healthy working conditions
Ensure the rights of children Protecting the environment
Respect different cultures
We are proud to work with a great company who is a member of the Fair Trade Federation and committed to changing lives around the world.
Jolica is a direct sales company, founded in 2005, by Ted and Darlene Loewen. Jolica is also a Fair Trade company that specializes in jewelry (sterling silver, semi precious stones, and painted glass), scarves (silk, cotton, alpaca, viscose, wool), and handbags (leather, tapestry). Each item is handcrafted by artisans in places like Chile, Peru, India, Nepal, and Thailand and no two items will ever be exactly alike. All of Jolica's pieces have a personality, culture, and heritage unique to the artisan who created it.
My package has arrived from Jolica, wonder what it could be?
Inside the Jolica box I found a smaller box (can't wait) and a folder with a 2012/13 catalog and Jolica information.
Can't wait to see what is inside this nicely wrapped paper
Check out this gorgeous Jolica Scarf!
Printed on the tag included with my Jolica scarf:
In sharing this gift, you are sharing a unique aspect of Indian culture. The centuries-old tradition of making handicrafts is valued and respected in India. The artisans that Jolica works with use their unique skills to provide for their families and to increase the appreciation of Indian culture throughout the world.
This butter yellow Jolica scarf was made in India and made from 100% viscose, which is material found in rayon. It measures 16" x 68" and retails through Jolica for $39. It is product #WS232.
In the past few years I have become quite a lover of wearing scarves. I love the look of them and how they just add such a splash of fashion to even the simplest of outfits. I was so happy to get my Jolica scarf, it was the perfect fall yellow color and so pretty. The scarf is well crafted and the material is wonderful. It is very soft and silky and doesn't make my neck itchy or sweaty. It is extremely lightweight all while looking elegant and fashionable.
I strongly encourage you to not only shop with Jolica, but with other Fair Trade companies as well. By purchasing with Fair Trade companies, you know where your products are being made and know that the artisans creating them are being treated fairly and have the positive opportunities to provide for their families.
Check out these other Jolica items that will be making my Christmas list this season:
Check out another Jolica review on MBP!
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You can connect with Jolica and get your shop on now. Make sure to "Like" Jolica on Facebook for pictures, information, and articles. You can also Follow Jolica on Twitter and Pinterest for even more fun. View Jolica on YouTube for all kinds of neat videos. Want to follow Jolica even more, read up on the Jolica Blog, you will be inspired. Looking for a new business opportunity, visit here for more information about joining Jolica. Want to host your own Jolica show, click here to find out how.
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Thank you to Jolica for offering us such great products and the opportunity to be sharing unique handcrafted items with our readers!
Thanks and Good Luck!
~Steph~
Disclosure: Other than the above mentioned products, which I received directly from this sponsor for review purposes, I was not compensated for facilitating this review. All opinions expressed are my own. Your experience may differ. Mommy's Block Party and its team members are not responsible for prize fulfillment or shipment- this is the understood responsibility of the giveaway sponsor.
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ReplyDeleteI would purchase the Country India Handbag :)
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I would purchase these https://www.jolica.com/products/index/id/1364/cat/22
ReplyDeleteI would put the $50 towards the black leather sachel unisex crossbody bag. Kathy-Ann Fazia Mohammed on Rafflecopter :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love some sodalite jewelry!
ReplyDeleteApril C.
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I would put it towards the Delicate jali cut sterling silver ring with amethyst stone
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I would use it to buy jewelry for a gift for my daughter. Probably a sterling silver ring. Thank You!
ReplyDeleteAmie Olson
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Too many choices! Maybe a colorful scarf or nice earrings.. I do like the country nepal one!
ReplyDeleteYellow pashima scarf or blue glass hook earrings.
ReplyDeleteI would probably get the cross necklace for my mom
ReplyDeleteI'd get this wallet:
ReplyDeletehttps://www.jolica.com/products/index/id/370/cat/21