Celebrating International Women’s Day Traveling in Pakistan with Bunyaad
On March 8, 2025, we were thrilled to have so many people join us online as Yousaf and Jenni took us with them as they journeyed through Pakistan. Our North American friends met Bunyaad rug artisans and experienced the magic of rug finishing and designing right before their eyes. It was the perfect adventure to bring the vibrant culture of Pakistan to so many, without the long plane ride.
Over 50% of the rug artisans Bunyaad works with are women, women who are empowered through fair trade, women who are making amazing impacts in their families and their communities!
We also spent time with the Bunyaad artisans now crafting frames for our fair trade Quilling cards. Shop our fair trade frame collection >>
Take time to meet the incredible people behind Bunyaad’s stunning collection of fair trade, hand knotted rugs. Recorded live on March 8, 2025.
Nothing tops sitting face to face with someone and getting to know them over a cup of tea. Three of our staffers (Jenni, Heike and Yousaf) along with Ten Thousand Villages Canada Rug Program Manager and Winnipeg store manager Gwen Repeta are currently traveling throughout Pakistan, meeting with rug artisans and seeing the fair trade difference in action. Where do we start first?