Painted Bead Earrings, Ecuador

Hand-painted ceramic beads create an artistic focal point in these simple, cute earrings.

Minga seeks to improve the economic lives & relationships of small producers in South America as well as Bangladesh & Sri Lanka. Minga is a strong supporter of Fair Trade, which is a market-based approach to alleviating global poverty & promoting sustainability. It advocates the payment of a fair price as well as social & environmental standards related to the production of goods. Fair Trade helps marginalized producers/workers move from a position of vulnerability to economic self-sufficiency & dignity.