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Ten Thousand Villages

  • 2599 Yonge St. (at Sheldrake Blvd.), plus two other locations. View on map »
  • 416-932-1673
Whisper it quietly, but globalization can be a force for good. This non-profit operation sells home furnishings, jewellery and knick-knacks by Third World artisans, and aims to raise awareness about sustainable development and fair trade. The selection is eclectic: bamboo curtains from Vietnam ($40), Guatemalan floor pillows ($60), Peruvian vases ($42) and address books from Indonesia ($25). Specific countries in need of immediate relief are often highlighted during sales.
Hours:
summer, M–W 10–7, Th–F 10–8, Sa 10–6, Su noon–5; winter, M–F 10–9, Sa 10–6, Su 11–5.
Location
  • map marker #1
    2599 Yonge St. (at Sheldrake Blvd.), plus two other locations.
  • 416-932-1673

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