Pastel Stones Necklace

Country: India Material: Painted stones with silver metal chain Length: Chain: 20"; Stone Pendant Drops: 5" NOTE: Pastel colouring can vary slightly between stones from what is pictured About the Artisans: TARA Projects stands for "Trade Alternative Reform Action." Working in a 125-mile radius of Delhi, TARA is a fair trade program for community development and business. The organization enables hundreds of artisans who create some of the major handicraft lines of North India to sell their products internationally. TARA is one of the pioneering Indian organizations in the field of fair wages, non-formal education programs for children and women, health and environmental awareness and further development for its member artisans. Artisan benefits from TARA include medical insurance, interest-free loans and advances, a savings program and skills training.