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Ten Thousand Villages in Ephrata, PA, the first and largest store in the Ten Thousand Villages network, offers exquisite fairly traded home decor, gifts and personal accessories reflecting the traditions and cultures of artisans from the developing world. Our spacious store includes the Oriental Rug Gallery and The Café @ Ten Thousand Villages. See our calendar for live music performances on Friday evenings and other special shopping events.
Ten Thousand Villages Ephrata recently won acclaim through the Lancaster Newspapers 9th Annual Reader's Choice Awards, receiving first place for Favorite Gift Shop and second place for Artistic Jewelry.
Holiday Bag Sale in the Rug Room
On Saturday, November 7, all rugs will be 20% off! Shop now for best selection.
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. To learn more about the ancient art of Oriental rug making and to search our entire inventory, please visit rugs.tenthousandvillages.com.
The Café @ Ten Thousand Villages
- We feature a fair trade espresso bar, fair trade coffees and teas and other specialty drinks along with fresh, delicious soups, salads, quiches, wraps, panini and desserts. WiFi access is available, and outdoor seating in season.
- Check our weekly menu for November 2 through 7.
- We offer live music every Friday evening. See listings on the events pages.
- 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. 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 to this address: ephrata@tenthousandvillages.com..
African Home
African Home, based in Cape Town, South Africa, works to empower economically disadvantaged artisans in the country.
Labradorite Pendant Earrings
Manushi
Nepal
$54.00
Manushi
The nonprofit organization Manushi, meaning “energetic woman,” was established in 1991 to assist poor, disadvantaged Nepali women.
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