Maya Gentleman Ivory Men's Cotton Sweater _artisan--novica-artisan-10785 these young women are now

these young women are now empowered and able to live free from poverty and exploitation

Simple sweeps of gleaming sterling surround the finger

Kadek Hendra handcrafts this delightful clasp bracelet using opulent sterling silver and gemstones

Diah Arini exquisitely handcrafts ornate half hoop earrings with traditional motifs from sterling silver

Each necklace is handmade in Kenya by the artisans of Sasa Designs by the Deaf

Maya Gentleman Ivory Men's Cotton Sweater _artisan--novica-artisan-10785 these young women are nowBy Luisa Villavicencio, this handsome sweater is cozy but lightweight. Ribbed textures are knitted of natural cotton in ivory with subtle green hues, with three capirona wood buttons. "My family cultivates cotton in several natural colors jade, ixcaco (cocoa) and ivory, or crude cotton,' the Guatemalan designer says. 'In fact, people are surprised to learn that no dyes are used. The family is involved in the entire process, from growing the cotton, to