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Awesome! Thanks for the heads-up!

There is some nice looking stuff here, but I find it difficult to buy things like this from Target. It's so much more satisfying to visit Ten Thousand Villages and get something authentic and support fair trade at the same time.

The capiz lamp looks so great ... except in person. It was not right. Cheap, or crooked, or something.

There's a gorgeous little mirrored side table that I was lusting for madly, until I calculated how long it would take my children to break it.

3.2 seconds, for the curious.

Wait isn't that 11 things and not 10?

oh wait my bad, i counted the logo lol

Anyone know what Target's practices are? I fear they're too cheap to be paying a living wage for this stuff? I admit, I saw lots of pretty stuff that is seductively priced. Please tell where Ten Thousand Villages is and I'll be sure to check it out next time I'm hunting for a gift.

I liked the various carved plaques and the rose carved wood mirror best of the lot.

Speaking of fair wages - is world market, cost plus (the name confuses me every time) fair trade?

i love that store but i wonder sometimes...

Janel, there's an error in the link to global market. one too many https.

thanks big t:
the link is working now

Novica is an online source for fair trade global craft stuff. They also sell on ebay (can't remember the seller name right now...)

If you live in NYC area, most of this stuff can be bought in any Chinatown store, or Pearl River Mart on Broadway, for less money.

I know my shopping.

Ten Thousand Villages are everywhere. The link to their "Find-a-Store" page is in my name. Their prices are always good, and it's good to know that they practice fair trade. I could find nothing on Target's website that describes how they obtained their "Global Bazaar" line, which leads me to believe that they are not practicing fair trade, and that most of this stuff is made in factories.

There are no Ten Thousand Villages in Chicago. Besides, by going to a Chicago based Target, I can support my OWN community with tax dollars.

Capitalism rocks.

There is a Ten Thousand Villages just over the Chicago border in Evanston at 719 Main Street (steps away from the Main "L" stop)and in Chicago one can find a similar esthetic at Fourth World, 3727 N. Southport Ave., Chicago, IL 60613.

There is also a Ten Thousand Villages in Grayslake up north, one in Glen Ellyn very close to the Metra stop and one opening soon in Oak Park. It's a bit of a trip but worth stopping in. Also, the stores in the States are staffed almost entirely by volunteers which help keeps prices reasonable, and it's a great opportunity if you live near a store.

i saw this stuff in person and its not my style, at least not right now, but there were 2 things i liked and they were so cheaply made :( most of them were broken. it seemed like a good place to get wall art if you're into that look.

Cost Plus World Market is owned by Target...hmmmm
I picked up a great little trunk for dress up clothes for my daughter. At 75% off I just couldnt pass it up!

I have ordered a few items from the Global Bazaar; they have been authentic and gorgeous. I have no complaints except that right now they seem to be out of an awful lot of items. That makes shopping difficult. I am hoping they keep their global site alive within the Target site.

I also want to add that although I support Fair Trade and use Ten Thousand Villages online and when I can, at a store, I also want to keep supporting my country's stores. By doing both, I hope I see people fed not only outside the U.S. but also inside this country where so many are starving.