Who We Source From

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.

About This Product

Best of the best-sellers. These will NOT stay on your shelves! ABOUT THIS ITEM: The Indra Staple threader earrings are a minimalist, geometric dream. Hand-hammered detail in 14k gold filled. Perfect for every day. Named after one of our refugee artisans, Indra from Bhutan. 14k gold filled. Asymmetrical, 1/2" drop. See photos for packaging example. SUSTAINABILITY AND VALUES: Women-founded and run brand. Designed by an all-female team in St. Louis, MO. 14k gold fill 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 with jewelry of the same tone (silver with silver, gold with gold). Gently polish with a jewelry polishing cloth as needed.