Archive for July 31st, 2007
Tuesday, July 31st, 2007
The first line in my journal about Fez is: “I’m in the most amazing place I’ve ever been.”
I describe Fez as: A labyrinth that very soon after entering one of two things will happen. Either you’ll attempt to run to the nearest exit (if you can find one) or hope to forever wander throughout.
Upon arriving in Fez after a long hot bus ride from Tangier I found a place to sit and get some tea. As a tourist, especially one with a backpack in Morocco means you are never short of friends. Friends that want to give you tours, friends that know where to get the best hotel deal, friends for everything.
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Tuesday, July 31st, 2007
Chiang Mai, Thailand is a wonderful center of arts, culture, and history. Silk making has long been a tradition that the Thai people hold. In many areas around Chiang Mai, tourists and travelers are given the opportunity to see how a silk shirt, skirt, or scarf is made: from the silk worm to the loom, the Thai people love to share how this wonderful textile is created.
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Tuesday, July 31st, 2007
The seed of what ultimately has become Fair Trade Culture was planted passing through Istanbul, Turkey in May of 2004.
I made friends with a local man that introduced me to his town…including a warehouse that belonged to a carpet wholesaler friend of his. I wasn’t shopping at that time…so the merchant was quite forthcoming about his business. A carpet that would cost several thousand dollars in America, he would purchase for approximately 1/6 of that price further more about 1/6 of that went back to the person that made the product. The amount that the weaver received for a rug would also have to cover the materials. (more…)
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Tuesday, July 31st, 2007
I sometimes wish my mouth could speak as fast as my mind, or that my fingers could type as fast as my thoughts. Only then would I be able to share with people how much I’ve seen, felt, learned, and experienced since the start of Fair Trade Culture. When Dominic and I decided to start this fair trade business, it felt more like a statement to each other than a business; one that we both knew opened uncountable doors for more people involved than we would ever know. That statement, put simply, is that ‘it’s about freedom’.
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Tuesday, July 31st, 2007
We at Fair Trade Culture would like to thank those of you who have helped us make this a reality. A lot of hard work has been put into planting this seed, and we’d like to give a special thanks to those of you who have helped provide the water….
Matt Everson. You are awesome! From the beginning you’ve had great ideas on how to get our stuff displayed and your artistic talent has shone through. The logo you designed, the ideas, the many hours of work you’ve put in, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Manu Jobst. Your a very talented woman! Thank you for the beautiful pictures and time you’ve taken out of your busy schedule to help us get them done. You have a unique style and great artistic eye. On top of all of that, you inspired the initial trip to Thailand which proved to be a wonderful experience. We’re very fortunate to have you involved.
Suriyan Mokdah. Without your help, it would have been very difficult to communicate with the thai people and let them know FTC’s true mission. You’ve made it possible for us to connect with a culture that speaks a different language! Your interpretation and support has been a huge help. Korp koon mahk mahk luoy! (thank you very much!).
Carrie Breunig. Thanks for helping with our pictures and preparing the products for sale. Your support has been wonderful!
Liz Williamson. We thank you for your support in this whole idea-come-true. The marketing, the suggestions, and the feedback are all very appreciated!
Laura Delamater. Thanks for the space and transportation you’ve shared along the way. You’re great!
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