Joani O.
2/21/2016
Ten thousand villages is a unique, fair trade shop on Main St. in south Evanston. They carry items from Latin America, Mexico, Africa, and Asia, and every item has a story. They have housewares,...
Ten Thousand Villages
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1509 Chicago Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
Ten Thousand Villages in Evanston, IL, is a nonprofit store dedicated to promoting fair trade by offering handcrafted gifts sourced from artisans in developing countries. The organization emphasizes ethical business practices, ensuring that artisans are paid in full and treated with dignity and respect.
Through long-term fair trading relationships, Ten Thousand Villages creates economic opportunities for these artisans while providing customers with a diverse selection of products, including jewelry, home decor, and gourmet food items. The store also encourages community involvement through volunteer opportunities, fostering a supportive environment for both customers and artisans alike.
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4.535 reviews
Phaedra W.
4/27/2017
I've been in this location several times. I love fair trade and this store does have wonderful and creative items. They have expanded their jewelry selection recently and I have my eye on a few...
Ann M.
3/15/2021
New location on Chicago Ave., in Evanston but still wonderful items and gifts. Helpful staff who even nicely tied ribbons on the fair trade gifts I bought. My friends all loved the necklaces and...
Alice B.
12/19/2019
I came in looking for last minute Christmas gifts and was instantly greeted warmly and told to ask if I needed anything. All of the women working were really nice and helpful, one woman in...
Adriana R.
5/17/2017
I wish I could give TTV a 5 stars reviews since the items they sell are fair trade and beautiful, but thanks to the terrible and unethical manager (Joseph Meyer), I am giving them a one star...
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