About this Product
ABOUT THIS ITEM:
Inspired by the seeds of hope brought by our newest artisans from Afghanistan, these earrings will remind you of the hope available for all of us. Encircled by a hoop of brass, cream and white seeds are held in perfect tension.
SUSTAINABILITY AND VALUES:
Women-founded and run brand.
Designed by an all-female team in St. Louis, MO.
14k gold fill earwires and findings sustainably-sourced in Albuquerque, NM.
Hand-crafted by fairly paid, resettled refugee and immigrant women in St. Louis, MO.
CARE AND QUALITY:
14k gold fill.
Seed beads.
Brass hoop.
Drop 1.75".
Store with jewelry of the same tone (silver with silver, gold with gold).
Gently polish with a jewelry polishing cloth as needed.
Forai
Meet the Maker
Each year Forai walks alongside 8-12 refugee and immigrant women on the artisan/artisan-admin team and 20-30 women who take part in community sewing classes. Forai works to foster dignity and help these women’s stories be heard. We help empower them economically with income earned from their work. And Forai creates community, a space where women from different backgrounds and cultures are mutually giving and receiving.
Forai, Inc., is a faith-based, Christian 501(c)3 organization partnering with local refugee and immigrant women to enable the realization of economic, educational, and social goals through training and peer support, and by expanding market opportunities for artisans.
How it’s Made
Forai jewelry is ethically handmade by empowered refugee and immigrant women rebuilding their lives in St. Louis. Each timeless piece is designed to reflect the strength and courage of our artisans.
Step 1: Unique Design
Develop new designs and sustainably source raw materials
Step 2: Skill-Building
Sample and tutorial created. The jewelry team is equipped with the new design.
Step 3: Home-Based Work
Forai artisans make jewelry at home - allowing the flexibility to care for children and families while earning much-needed income.
Step 4: Fair Made, Fair Paid
Artisans turn in their finished work, earning a fair and punctual wage.
Step 5: From Artisans to You
Each piece of jewelry is quality-checked before it’s ready for you! Proceeds from every purchase are invested back into artisan empowerment.
Step 6: Hope is a Beautiful Thing!
Forai jewelry is handmade for those who make intentional choices for the jewelry they wear.
