Ten Thousand Villages

Hand carved soapstone made in by the Kisii tribe in Kenya are available at Ten Thousand Villages on St. Charles in Virgina Highlands. The organization does good with hundreds of artisan crafts from more than 30 countries around the world all for a fair wage. Volunteers work at the shop unwrapping new items, taking inventory, working the register and supporting the free trade economy. (Jenni Girtman / Atlanta Event Photography)

Made in Uganda of banana fiber and raffia palm this Sky Flight basket is at Ten Thousand Villages on St. Charles in Virgina Highlands. The organization does good with hundreds of artisan crafts from more than 30 countries around the world all for a fair wage. Volunteers work at the shop unwrapping new items, taking inventory, working the register and supporting the free trade economy. (Jenni Girtman / Atlanta Event Photography)

Felted orniments, perfect for birders, are at Ten Thousand Villages on St. Charles in Virgina Highlands does good with hundreds of artisan crafts from more than 30 countries around the world all for a fair wage. Volunteers work at the shop unwrapping new items, taking inventory, working the register and supporting the free trade economy. (Jenni Girtman / Atlanta Event Photography)

Holiday ornaments with character are available at Ten Thousand Villages on St. Charles in Virgina Highlands does good with hundreds of artisan crafts from more than 30 countries around the world all for a fair wage. Volunteers work at the shop unwrapping new items, taking inventory, working the register and supporting the free trade economy. (Jenni Girtman / Atlanta Event Photography)

Holiday ornaments with character are available at Ten Thousand Villages on St. Charles in Virgina Highlands does good with hundreds of artisan crafts from more than 30 countries around the world all for a fair wage. Volunteers work at the shop unwrapping new items, taking inventory, working the register and supporting the free trade economy. (Jenni Girtman / Atlanta Event Photography)

Handmade jewelery created in India, Kenya, Columbia, Ecuador, Napal is all available at Ten Thousand Villages. The organization does good with hundreds of artisan crafts from more than 30 countries around the world all for a fair wage. Volunteers work at the shop unwrapping new items, taking inventory, working the register and supporting the free trade economy. (Jenni Girtman / Atlanta Event Photography)

Baskets made of recycled sari fabric in Bangladesh are for sale at Ten Thousand Villages on St. Charles in Virgina Highlands. The organization does good with hundreds of artisan crafts from more than 30 countries around the world all for a fair wage. Volunteers work at the shop unwrapping new items, taking inventory, working the register and supporting the free trade economy. (Jenni Girtman / Atlanta Event Photography)

Volunteers work at Ten Thousand Villages unwrapping new items, taking inventory, working the register and supporting the free trade economy. Ten Thousand Villages is on St. Charles in Virgina Highlands and does good selling hundreds of artisan crafts from more than 30 countries around the world all for a fair wage. (Jenni Girtman / Atlanta Event Photography)

Ten Thousand Villages has a children's section with unique creative toys and gifts. The free trade shop on St. Charles in Virgina Highlands does good with hundreds of artisan crafts from more than 30 countries around the world all for a fair wage. Volunteers work at the shop unwrapping new items, taking inventory, working the register and supporting the free trade economy. (Jenni Girtman / Atlanta Event Photography)

Volunteers work at Ten Thousand Villages unwrapping new items, taking inventory, working the register and supporting the free trade economy. Ten Thousand Villages is on St. Charles in Virgina Highlands and does good selling hundreds of artisan crafts from more than 30 countries around the world all for a fair wage. (Jenni Girtman / Atlanta Event Photography)

Ten Thousand Villages on St. Charles in Virgina Highlands does good with hundreds of artisan crafts, including these light weight wraps and items from more than 30 countries around the world all for a fair wage. Volunteers work at the shop unwrapping new items, taking inventory, working the register and supporting the free trade economy. (Jenni Girtman / Atlanta Event Photography)

Ten Thousand Villages on St. Charles in Virgina Highlands does good with hundreds of artisan crafts from more than 30 countries around the world all for a fair wage. Volunteers work at the shop unwrapping new items, taking inventory, working the register and supporting the free trade economy. (Jenni Girtman / Atlanta Event Photography)

Volunteers work at Ten Thousand Villages unwrapping new items, taking inventory, working the register and supporting the free trade economy. Ten Thousand Villages is on St. Charles in Virgina Highlands and does good selling hundreds of artisan crafts from more than 30 countries around the world all for a fair wage. (Jenni Girtman / Atlanta Event Photography)

Volunteers work at Ten Thousand Villages unwrapping new items, taking inventory, working the register and supporting the free trade economy. Ten Thousand Villages is on St. Charles in Virgina Highlands and does good selling hundreds of artisan crafts from more than 30 countries around the world all for a fair wage. (Jenni Girtman / Atlanta Event Photography)

Carol Brantley has been volunteering for more than 10 years at Ten Thousand Villages on St. Charles. The Virgina Highlands shop does good with hundreds of artisan crafts from more than 30 countries around the world all for a fair wage. Volunteers work at the shop unwrapping new items, taking inventory, working the register and supporting the free trade economy. (Jenni Girtman / Atlanta Event Photography)

Carol Brantley has been volunteering for more than 10 years at Ten Thousand Villages on St. Charles. The Virgina Highlands shop does good with hundreds of artisan crafts from more than 30 countries around the world all for a fair wage. Volunteers work at the shop unwrapping new items, taking inventory, working the register and supporting the free trade economy. (Jenni Girtman / Atlanta Event Photography)

Carol Brantley has been volunteering for more than 10 years at Ten Thousand Villages on St. Charles. The Virgina Highlands shop does good with hundreds of artisan crafts from more than 30 countries around the world all for a fair wage. Volunteers work at the shop unwrapping new items, taking inventory, working the register and supporting the free trade economy. (Jenni Girtman / Atlanta Event Photography)

Carol Brantley has been volunteering for more than 10 years at Ten Thousand Villages on St. Charles. The Virgina Highlands shop does good with hundreds of artisan crafts from more than 30 countries around the world all for a fair wage. Volunteers work at the shop unwrapping new items, taking inventory, working the register and supporting the free trade economy. (Jenni Girtman / Atlanta Event Photography)