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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.
2599 Yonge St. (at Sheldrake Blvd.), plus two other locations.
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