Moon Phase Earrings

Marking the passing of time and the ebbing and flowing of feminine energy, the phases of the moon are now a beautiful accessory. The Moon Phases Capiz Earrings are made of delicate capiz shells in silver-plated brass. Wearable for a night out or with your favorite casual ensembles, these unique and versatile earrings will make a wonderful addition to your fair trade jewelry box. Materials: capiz shell, brass - 2.75"L -Handcrafted in the Philippines

The Maker:

SAFFY, Inc. stands for Social Action for Filipino Youth. SAFFY, Inc. markets handmade crafts for many small artisan workshops, and specializes in capiz shell items. Artisans benefit from educational seminars, vocational training, financial and medical assistance. An in-house Product Designer assists artisan groups in the development of new product lines. SAFFY was founded in 1966 by Sr. Juliaan Mullie, a Belgian nun, to create alternative sources of livelihood for impoverished women and youth in marginalized areas of Manila. It expanded to serve communities in need by launching social development programs. SAFFY, Inc. is a member of the WFTO, and is affiliated with Advocate of Philippine Fair Trade, Inc., Asia Fair Trade Forum and Philippine Fair Trade Forum. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased a wide variety of capiz ornaments and crafts from SAFFY, Inc. since 1986. SAFFY provides marketing and export services to about 70 artisan workshops. SAFFY provides employment for more than 1,000 people, including 40 workers in its own production unit.