Here’s the scoop….. Kapula Candles has just made an ‘official’ member of the World Fair Trade Organisation! Kapula is located in a small community in the southern most region of South Africa. Started by Ilse Appelgryn in 1993, this family run business began to help employ the local women of the community.  Now they hire men and […]

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Meet Peggy. She has been working at Original t-Bag Designs for 8 years. She is from Limpopo which is located on the Eastern side of the country, about 500 miles from where she lives and works today. Many people ‘head West’ in South Africa as there are more employment opportunities in the Western Cape. Peggy’s […]

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These are some of the faces of Thumbprint Artifacts.  These are a few of the many people who make the beautiful gifts,candles, hand made ceramics, and other items to enhance your home decor – for you or a friend!  These are the people – and rhinos – whos’ live you touch with every purchase of […]

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This is Elaine. She lives with her family in Imizamo Yethu, a South African township in Hout Bay, close to Cape Town. She has been making tea lights for 8 years providing her the ability to take care of her family. Each tea light that is purchased, makes a difference to Elaine and those who work […]

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