Forai (Friends of Refugees and Immigrants), founded by Jen Owens in 2009 in St. Louis, empowers refugee and immigrant women by providing fair wages, mentorship, and marketable skills. Handmade by refugee artisans, Forai's products include high-quality jewelry, baby clothing, textiles, and accessories crafted from sustainably sourced materials.
Purchases support vulnerable women, offering them job skills and home-based income, helping them thrive in a supportive community. Forai's designs are timeless, from hand-hammered classics to feminine teardrop gemstones, reflecting the artisans' resilience. The collection features delicate, minimalist pieces for those who choose intentional, ethical fashion.
Committed to dignity, empowerment, and community, 100% of purchases are reinvested in supporting refugee and immigrant women. Forai operates as a refugee-made, women-owned, small business in the USA, dedicated to ethical fashion and fair trade.
Hand-hammered, minimalist loops in 14 karat gold filled. So light and comfortable, you can wear them every day! Named after a refugee artisan from Ethiopia. Hand hammered 14 karat gold filled wire. Loops are approximately 2". SUSTAINABILITY AND VALUES: Women-founded and run brand. Designed by an all-female team in St. Louis, MO. 14 karat gold filled wire and sterling silver sustainably-sourced in Albuquerque, NM. Hand-crafted by fairly paid, resettled refugee and immigrant women in St. Louis, MO. CARE AND QUALITY: Store your jewelry with other jewelry of the same tone (silver with silver, gold with gold). Gently polish with a jewelry polishing cloth as needed.
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My daughter works at the Chattanooga courthouse, which was built in the Art Deco style of architecture. I got these for her birthday last month and she loves them!
My aunt is a vegetarian and wanted an ethical leather messenger bag. This colorful recycled leather bag was exactly what she was looking for, it’s beautiful!
My students love the gecko that I put on the wall near the alphabet! Very colorful!
The round pottery serving dish is simple & elegant! Love supporting the artisans in Ukraine!
I had been wondering what to do with my larger/dangly earrings, as they were piling up in my drawer. I happened upon Ethical Trade Co as Manuel was opening up the store. When I saw this Haitian Tree of Life I immediately thought about hanging my earrings on it, and it worked out lovely!