Journal

To someone looking from the outside, it may be just that – a beautiful collection of jewellery.  To us, it represents far more.  It represents unwavering dedication, trust in one...

Recently, Earth Heir made 516 pieces of handwoven rattan baskets for a Chinese New Year hamper project, and I must say that we underestimated the complexity of handmade rattan bags,...

His fingers nimbly braided the thin rattan and twisted it to his own desire. He checked it with the basket, saw it needed more adjusting, and continued working. All this...

Recognizing charities that provide financial handouts is an unsustainable method to improve social conditions, Earth Heir has embraced a business model that is focused on fair trade principles and ethical...

I remember, in our house in Wisconsin, the phulkaari was hung above my parents’ bed. I would often run into the room to jump on the huge bed, sometimes pausing to look...

Bits and Pieces from my trip to India in the early steps of Earth Heir journey.

My first time in Cambodia was in 2002 with a dear high school friend, Lynn.  We laughed, talked and had easy going days. This trip was the foundation of the enchantment with...

I first met T.* in 2012 at a shelter for abused and women rescued from trafficking.   We sat with T. and met all of her family, her daughter, and talked...