Social Entrepreneurs are the way forward!
As many of the artisan groups with whom we’ve networked with have been founded by social entrepreneurs, we wanted to share this great article and interview with the CEO and founder of Ashoka, Bill Drayton. Featured on the NextBillion’s blog, The Imperative of Change – An Interview with Bill Drayton, provides some great insight on […]
Trade & Cross-cultural influences in the crafts industry
On a recent visit to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, I was reminded of how over the centuries, trade and commerce has played a role in cross-cultural influences on craft production and development. An exhibition titled, Made in the Americas: The New World Discovers Asia, focused on the influence Asia had on the […]
Brown Paper Packages Tied Up In String…
Feeling particularly organized this year, I have started my Christmas gift shopping. A recent purchase from Boston based Project D Knits arrived all ready for presentation! I was impressed by the personal touch and I know the recipient will be too. How have you packaged your products? Please share your techniques and ideas!