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Welcome to Ten Thousand Villages Store & Oriental Rug Gallery in Ephrata, PA

July 2009

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Ten Thousand Villages in Ephrata, Pa., is the largest Ten Thousand Villages store. Enjoy the beauty of artful products from around the world and make a difference while you shop!

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We are home to the Oriental Rug Gallery which carries hand-knotted, heirloom quality Oriental rugs made by fairly paid adults in Pakistan. You will find more than 2000 rugs in sizes from 2x3 to 10x14. A selection of rugs will be 30-60% off during the July Warehouse Sale. To learn more about the ancient art of Oriental rug making and to search our entire inventory, please visit rugs.tenthousandvillages.com.

The Café at Ten Thousand Villages

  • features a fair trade espresso bar, fair trade coffees and teas and other specialty drinks along with soups, salads, quiches, wraps and delicious desserts. Wireless internet and outdoor seating are also available.
  • Volunteer Help Needed to staff the Café.  We are looking for energetic persons who enjoy interacting with customers to be part of the "front" staff in the Cafe.  Duties include taking orders, ringing up sales, making espresso drinks, and serving tables. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. one day per week, beginning late March.  Retail or food service is desirable, but not required. We will train.  Phone the store at (717) 721-8400 to schedule a volunteer interview or e-mail at this address: ephrata@tenthousandvillages.com.
  • offers live music every Friday night. See listing on the events pages.
  • view our weekly menu for June 29–July 4.


African HomeAfrican Home
African Home, based in Cape Town, South Africa, works to empower economically disadvantaged artisans in the country.

Elephant Charm Bracelet
Bombolulu Workshops
Kenya
$18.00

Kwanza CollectionKwanza Collection
Kwanza (which means "first" in Swahili) exports the handicrafts of 800 batik artisans, potters, woodcarvers and artisans making musical instruments and textiles in Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, and other areas of the country.

  • Jewelry
  • Home Decor
  • Tabletop
  • Personal Accessories
  • Global Treasures
  • Baskets
  • Stationery
  • Musical Instruments
  • Plant & Garden