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(404) 892-5307
1056 St Charles Ave NE
Atlanta,
GA
30306
33.7755
-84.3537
Neighborhoods: St. Charles/ Greenwood, Northeast, Northeast
Last updated 10.15.11
Category:
Gift Shops, Gifts & Novelties, Non-Profit Organizations, Stationery Stores
Payment Methods:
American Express, Check, Visa, MasterCard
What People Are Saying About Ten Thousand Villages
Featured Review
Ryan Sims
Contributor
In Short Dutifully staying true to the ever-increasing groundswell urge to make trade fair with developing countries, Ten Thousand Villages fulfills their mission to sell only goods purchased directly from artisans, and paying them fairly for it. The space itself is rather large, knick-knacks, gifts, house-items and conversation pieces are exhibited throughout the store. Interesting highlights include handmade African percussion instruments to Pakistani Onyx wine glasses, to a doormat made of sandal discard pieces from a factory in a third world country. Volunteers often make up the staff,…
Editor's Tips
- Parking:
- Though there is no specified lot, you can often find free parking across the street at Neighbors, especially in the afternoons.
- The Extras:
- Volunteers are needed (and always welcome) to help out these stores with a cause--inquire at the store for more information.
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12/22/05
great little store
by eli250
very low prices and unique gifts, plus it all goes to a good cause. What more could you ask for?
- Pros: value, charity
06/10/02
Do all your Christmas shopping here
by erinbehan_citysearch
Shopping for gifts at Ten Thousand Villages is easy on your wallet and makes you feel good. The cooperative store stocks items made under fair trade agreements in a variety of countries. Items such as carvings, candle sticks and jewelry boxes line the shelves. The selection of beaded bracelets and necklaces rivals that of other area hip, trendy stores, but at a fraction of the cost.
The Details on Ten Thousand Villages
Place Categories:
- unique gifts
- great little store
