Closing the Loop
We went on our first Taaluma field trip that didn't require our fabric-hunting eyes. This time, we went to the small town of Sukawati, Indonesia and connected with artisans who received microloans from YOUR totes. From wood carvers to painters to silver smiths, these artisans use your loans to start and grow their small businesses.
Take wood carver Ketut for example.
He welcomed us into his carving-filled compound...
And gave us a taste of Indonesia's artistic perfection--leaving us bright-eyed for artisans and bushy-tailed for microloans!
As if that weren't enough, the field trip ended with a two thumbs up Hindu approval on the way out the door!
So with a big Thanksgiving "thank you" from Ketut, here’s to closing the loop and feeling good—cause after all it's Friday!
-Jack & Alley, Co-Founders
Check out more from our microlending partners, NOVICA.
Also in Feel Good Friday
Taaluma Bracelets
It’s Friday, and we got some exciting news!
We just got in our new Taaluma bracelets and they look AMAZING!
Even better, these bracelets are made by Refugees in the United States!
So not only do the bracelets fund microloans, they also provide sustainable jobs for Refugees who were forced to leave their homes.
We just got in our new Taaluma bracelets and they look AMAZING!
Even better, these bracelets are made by Refugees in the United States!
So not only do the bracelets fund microloans, they also provide sustainable jobs for Refugees who were forced to leave their homes.
It's Still an Amazing World
We’re so excited to announce that we were featured in Ever Widening Circles’ Holiday Gift Guide!
Ever Widening Circles “is a media outlet on a mission to change the negative dialogue about our times.” So instead of focusing on negative news and political divisiveness, they write about good things going on in the world, leaving readers feeling uplifted and inspired!
With every story, they are proving that it’s still an amazing world!
Ever Widening Circles “is a media outlet on a mission to change the negative dialogue about our times.” So instead of focusing on negative news and political divisiveness, they write about good things going on in the world, leaving readers feeling uplifted and inspired!
With every story, they are proving that it’s still an amazing world!
Connected Through Culture
“Bali, Indonesia is a growing city rich in cultural traditions. We had the chance to visit some temples and see a play with traditional dancers as a chorus of chanting men provided the music."