“I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree” are the words of poet Joyce Kilmer. Words I have carried with me since childhood. I love trees, I seek their solace, shade and beauty. Recently I grew to love them even more as I listened to the words of Indian
Climate Strike! On Friday, September 20th, the Ganesh Himal team joined thousands of people around the world and participated in the International Climate Strike. We attended our local event in downtown Spokane WA, to demand action on climate change now. Announcing Our Plan to Off-Set Ganesh Himal Trading's Carbon Footprint
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Featured in the FTF Wholesale Guide! Cotton Dress by Ganesh Himal Trading CD-D-SNM Earrings by Fair Anita, ring by Muichic Natural Jewelry, bag by Baskets of Africa. Model is Mo Wahome, photo by Michael Rothermel Useful Links for Retailers *must be logged in to view Fair Trade Retail Support Group>
Sadle Traders & Ram Bahadur The Ganesh Himal Trading tailors create a beautiful array of men’s and women’s clothing, bags and headbands. Mostly made from handwoven cotton fabric, the tailors partner with many local weavers to produce some of the highest quality handmade clothing. In addition to handwoven fabrics, they also
Co-Owner, Denise AttwoodNamaste! Candi Horton and Brian Schmucker of what was formerly Baksheesh Fair Trade are fair trade retail pioneers writ large. If you've been involved in Fair Trade you have most likely felt their influence and benefitted greatly from their mentoring and small business advice. Even now, as they transition out of owning their
What brought you to Ganesh Himal Trading? I've know Ric and Denise most of my life as family friends. My work at Ganesh Himal first started as a nanny to their son Cameron, and continued each summer when I would return home from school to work in the warehouse. It was in those early
Planting Seeds Nature is and always will be my best teacher. The wealth of wisdom that she shares in the simplest things astounds me. And so I ask questions and she responds in my dreams. When I asked the question of “What is the nature of a healthy business?” her response, “think of a
Dawn Patel is an artist and business owner in Door County Wisconsin. Her business “Brilliant Stranger” found its name in a dream, and reflects a sincere belief in the potential we all have to shine. Wearable Art has become a focus in her creative business, and working with Ganesh Himal in the production of some of
