WC Trading Co. exists as an expression of Woodlands Church because we believe every life has purpose. Every single person has God-given gifts and talents. We want to help empower others to break the chains of poverty and help lift them with dignity and hope to reach their God-given purpose.
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Happy Sunday !! Every bracelet from Noble Venture features their signature red bead. Do you know the story behind their signature red seed? The original red seed came from the Sandalwood tree, which is native to Cambodia. Sandalwood trees produce colorless pods that eventually dry up and fall to the ground. But inside the dried pods are beautiful, glossy, red seeds. To their artisans and survivors, the red seeds represent the beauty inside of each of us. #innerbeauty #HandcraftedJewelry #shopwithpurpose #bracelet #madeinguatemala #nobleventures #survivor #beauty
Birds will love making a home in these beautiful birdhouses made from reclaimed wood and other materials. Crafted by men at the Mission Market, a ministry of Under Over Fellowship in Conroe.
The program helps men get off the street, back on their feet and rebuild their lives rooted in the Gospel.
Shopping for a new travel bag or everyday tote?
A JOYN bag is not just another handbag because each one is hand crafted from start to finish. These are forever bags you’ll feel good about wearing season after season, year after year. #bag #tote #travel #shopwithpurpose #yourpurchasemakesadifference #india #handmade #blockprinted #leatherremnants @wearejoyn
Enhance your next cheese tray with one of these cheese serving sets! They also make the perfect gift as each set comes in a gift box. Handcrafted in India. #fairtrade #shopwithapurpose #shopwithpurpose #cheeseservers #charcuterie #handcrafted #fairtradedifference
Happy Easter!! We can’t wait to celebrate with you this morning!!
We L❤️VE our Recycled Saree Throws! Recycled from cotton sarees bringing color, tradition, and the spirit of India to your home. Each piece is hand-stitched with kantha embroidery by artisans in India. Every new stitch tells the story of a woman who is helping break the cycle of poverty for her family and community by using her skills to help provide for her family. #saree #kantha #india #breakthecycle #shopwithapurpose
For all the jam lovers ……enjoy these handcrafted jams made with real fruit and in a variety of tropical flavors! Great on croissants, pancakes, or generously pour over cream cheese and serve with crackers. #jam #africa #shopwithapurpose
Happy Sunday !! Get creative with these fun, customizable block printing kits! They include all the necessary tools to create either your own custom block-printed stationery or tote bag. #noexperienceneeded #fairtrade #creativity #blockprinting #havefun #girlsweekend #shopwithapurpose
These small frames, from India, are a thoughtful way to encourage or lift someone up! Which one is your favorite? #india #handmade #shopwithapurpose #purposefulgifting #encouragement #thoughtfulgifts #fairtradedifference #fairtradehomedecor #fairtrade #shopfairtrade
Whether you’re looking to say get well soon, thank you or happy birthday our cards from Good Paper were created by women who have escaped sex trafficking in the Philippines.
Your purchase provides jobs that enable these women to support their families. #greetingscards #philippines #handcrafted #getwellsoon #happybirthday #thankyou #shopwithapurpose #fairtrade #yourpurchasemakesadifference
Happy Sunday !! These are the cutest armadillos ever !!! Hand-carved and hand-painted out of lightweight sustainable balsa wood. Designed by artisans in Nicaragua. Each pair of earrings is carefully carved with a paring knife and then delicately hand-painted with amazing detail. #fairtrade #shopwithpurpose #shopwithapurpose #yourpurchasematters #nicaragua #armadillo #earrings #handmade #balsawood
Habanero, Rosemary or Creamed Honey….these 3oz. Hon’s Honey samplers are the ideal size to try one or the entire flight ! Beautifully handcrafted by women survivors. Which would you try ? #honey #womensurvivors #shopwithpurpose #shophandmade
Hello April ! Add a burst of vibrant color to your home with these absolutely gorgeous baskets 💖 #April #handmade #shopwithpurpose #shophandmade #shopwithapurpose #baskets #walldécor #homedecor
Happy Sunday !! This collection offers a bold and beautiful look to any kitchen ! Glazed in colors that reflect the shores and depths of the lakes of Vietnam. Made in Bat Trang village, famous for its centuries-old tradition of creating fine ceramics. Dishwasher/microwave/oven safe. #ceramics #battrang #fairtrade #bold #beautiful #kitchen
Restocked ‼️ These beautiful fused glass earrings are created from upcycled single windowpane glass by artisans in Ecuador. #fairtrade #shopwithapurpose #shopwithpurpose #ecuador #fusedglass #earrings
Decorate your side table with a beautiful ring dish. Created by our ceramic artisan partners in San Juan de Oriente Nicaragua, each piece is thrown on a non-electric kick wheel, etched with a bicycle spoke, and finally, wood kiln-fired. #fairtrade #nicaragua #butterflies #ringdish #shopwithapurpose #shopwithpurpose #yourpurchasematters
Happy Sunday !!
Elevate your hosting game with a Palewa Stone Serving Board! Plus, it comes with chalk, that was made using compacted dust left from carving the stone, so you can easily label your dishes. Handmade in India.
Hand carved in Kenya, these are the cutest and tiniest heart shaped bowls ever !! 😍 #handcarved #kenya #heart #fairtrade #shopwithpurpose
Hippity hop, Easter’s on its way! Stop in and check out our gorgeous selection of handmade Easter eggs, chicks and more !! #shopwithapurpose #easter #eastereggs #handmade #fairtradeproducts #fairtrade #fairtradematters
Rwandan artisans spend hours transforming plant fibers into an exceptional work of art. How do they get those colors ? The grasses are dyed using a banana flower! The flower’s blue sap mixes with the soot from a cooking pot, turning the grasses black. The rust color comes from the dust of a local rock, which is applied to the grasses using the same banana flower. #handmade #fairtrade #rwanda #basket #shopwithpurpose #purchasewithpurpose #changinglives #empowerpeople
Frequently Asked Questions
Fair trade is more than just paying a fair wage. Fair Trade is a market-based approach to alleviate global poverty and promote sustainability. Fair Trade encompasses both economic and social development. Along with setting a fair price of goods and creating a safe working environment, it aims to improve the communities and livelihoods of the artisans.
There are many variables considered when giving artisans a fair wage, including the varying costs of production from country to country. That is why artisans are paid a living wage. A living wage allows artisans to cover basic needs, including food, shelter, education, and health care for their families, and is usually 3-4 times the wages of laborers or factory workers not covered by fair trade standards.
Artisans are paid upfront by retailers for the products that they make or grow. Artisans do not rely on a set retail price or sales to receive a fair wage. This means that they are paid whether or not the item sells in a retail store. This provides security and peace of mind — they will always be compensated for their time and talents, no matter what happens when the products reach us.
Absolutely! The global market has become a very competitive place and that has put enormous pressure on artisans all over the world to make their products cheaper and faster. Choosing to purchase fair trade is a way of saying that it’s important to you that the person who made your product is not exploited. By your action, you are investing in the dignity and empowerment of others.
It’s really YOU who helps support our artisan community (and we thank you for it!). We get to partner with over 50 organizations and are impacting the lives of artisans in 45 countries.
