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How chic are these greeting cards, handcrafted with dried flowers, by artisan women in El Salvador?  Pretty petals on paper!!
In 2001, massive mudslides and a devastating earthquake, in the highlands of El Salvador, left many families homeless and jobless. Many citizens traveled long hours to low-paying factory jobs in the capital.
However, one enterprising group of women formed Arte Comasaqua, an artisans organization that handcrafts stylish designs with native flowers and plants. The women are working locally, caring for their families and saving for their futures.
These women are just one group that is aided by Hope for Women, a fair trade, eco friendly, sustainable business, founded by Evan Goldsmith.
The primary mission of Hope for Women: 
To provide retail and e-commerce opportunities for products made exclusively by women so they can take control of their lives and their future.
Visit the Hope for Women website (or click the video above) to see more hand made products by other talented artisan women and learn more about this fair trade company!
I just love it when good design meets good business meets good cause! Don’t you?

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  1. So pretty and fun – would theses card be great on our new gift site? Our production manager is from El Salvador and she would be thrilled to see these… Happy weekend, Elizabeth!
    xxoo

  3. My favorite part about these is the jewelry details, like the earring and those chokers!!! Oh my how great 🙂 Have a wonderful Friday, thank goodness it's here! XO, Kelly

  6. Elizabeth,
    This one of the best things I've seen in a long time! These are like pieces of artwork, and for a cause…gift giving doesn't get better than that! I would like these to frame. How in the world did you discover this? I definitely am not reading the same paper as you!

  7. Buzz – I think these might be great for your online site.
    Hamptontoes – The pr agency that represents HFW found me a while back….just been waiting for the right time to share.

    I will bring samples when I see you both next.

    Lisa…great idea to frame. I was thinking they would be great for that very purpose. The quality is wonderful!

    xo Elizabeth

  10. How wonderfully whimsical and for a good cause…all one could hope for! I love how women connect to pretty and good cause. They do seem to make a tragedy a little less so. I think Mother Teresa said –
    "life is a tragedy, confront it." (part of a series of quotes)
    pve

  14. Elizabeth: I am so inspired by women who in the face of tragedy, join hands to empower others. That in itself is powerful. I want to also share my friend Becky Kousky's Nest website. She is on the same track and is doing fantastic work.
    Best,
    Liz

  15. I have been using these lovely Flower cards for birthdays for the past year, I am so happy to see you highlight this fair trade project. They are so special. I sent 3 this week and took one to a 100th birthday party for a dear friend.

  19. I like the hydrangea one. Thanks for sharing this Fair Trade find. I favorited/liked them on Facebook.

    Hope you have a terrific weekend, Elizabeth.

  20. This is one of the best posts I've seen in a LONG time. The cards are incredible! Truly beautiful!! Wow. And the fact that they are made by women in El Salvador. I love it.

  21. So pretty, creative and different and then to know where and how they are made makes them that much more appealing. I am more than happy to support a small start up like this one, its a win win for everyone.I will go to the hope for women website for sure. I am newish to blogging, and this is a lovely blog. Please stop by mine if you get a minute
    http://www.theenchantedhome.blogspot.com

    Have a nice evening!

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