Friends of Ten Thousand Villages Mishawaka

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Friends of Ten Thousand Villages Mishawaka Our store closed permanently in August 2022. Thank you for all your support over the years!

Ten Thousand Villages Mishawaka was a non-profit organization staffed by volunteers. We sold fair trade, hand-made products from Ten Thousand Villages USA, including fair trade home decor, personal accessories such as scarves, jewelry, and bags, and fair trade plant and garden accessories. Additionally, we supported the local Soup for Success program, a life skills training program for women through Church Community Services of Elkhart. We sold fair trade coffee, fair trade olive oil, and fair trade, anti-slavery chocolate from Equal Exchange and Divine Chocolate. Ten Thousand Villages Mission Statement
To create opportunities for artisans in developing countries to earn income by bringing their products and stories to our markets through long-term fair trading relationships. As a founding member of the World Fair Trade Organization, Ten Thousand Villages worked directly with artisans whose employment benefits their families and communities. Many of our artisans give back to the community by forming co-ops which develop projects such as medical centers, child care centers, schools, wells, and sanitation for the villages. 70% of our artisans are women, many of whom are sole wage earners for their families who would not be able to find employment without the artisan groups we work with. Learn more at tenthousandvillages.com

Ten Thousand Villages has been ranked as one of Ethisphere's Most Ethical Companies every year since its inception in 2008.

06/01/2026

The artisan fair trade booth at 4 Flags Antiques is closed. Unfortunately, theft and low sales were hard to combat. Thanks for shopping with me for a few months! -Courtney

05/03/2026

Hi friends,
The artisan fair trade booth at 4 Flags Antique Mall unfortunately isn't working out well. I had to commit to a 3 month rental agreement, and I am upside down in the first 2 months, meaning I haven't sold enough product to even cover the nominal case fee for both months.
I will be pulling the remaining product and hope to do some summer pop ups. The merchandise is fantastic, I know the pieces will find their buyers. Thanks to everyone who came up and browsed or shopped! 🌎

Warmly,
Courtney Kubly
Former Ten Thousand Villages Manager

04/09/2026

Hi! 👋🏼
Looking for feedback, please comment below ⬇️ Should we continue with the artisan booth at 4 Flags in Niles?

This beauty was hand woven in Mexico and is brand new! Would be a fantastic housewarming or hostess gift! Please send a ...
04/05/2026

This beauty was hand woven in Mexico and is brand new! Would be a fantastic housewarming or hostess gift! Please send a message if you're interested. $20.

Fair trade dress fans! 2 Mata Traders made by women artisans for sale $20 each. (Regularly $80) both 100% cotton. These ...
04/05/2026

Fair trade dress fans! 2 Mata Traders made by women artisans for sale $20 each. (Regularly $80) both 100% cotton. These dresses were so popular at the store!
Black and White is an XL. Plaid is a Large.
Both new with tags.

04/03/2026

Happy Easter Weekend!
New fair trade items were added today! Open 10-5 daily, closed this Sunday 🐰
Booth #13

New Spring Markdowns and new items added! Honey and Olive Oil Soap from Greece, textile bookmarks, earrings, pottery and...
03/31/2026

New Spring Markdowns and new items added!
Honey and Olive Oil Soap from Greece, textile bookmarks, earrings, pottery and more.
Open 10-5 Monday-Sunday at Four Flags Antiques in Niles!

03/28/2026

New spring markdowns
20-30% off!
All artists have been paid in full.
Case #13 🛍

03/23/2026

New artisan items added, and new SPRING Markdowns!
Come visit at Four Flags Antiques in Niles MI. Case #13
Happy Shopping!

These Milagro Hearts were always a favorite at the store. They are handcarved by Joaquin Garnica in the Michoacan region...
03/15/2026

These Milagro Hearts were always a favorite at the store. They are handcarved by Joaquin Garnica in the Michoacan region of Mexico and are highly collectable. This is the very last of the supply. Four Flags Antiques 10-5 daily

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