Ganesh Himal Trading

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  • Meet Ganesh Himal’s First Intern!

    First Entry: October 15th


    Hello Blog Readers, my name is Lauren Merrithew. I am Ganesh Himal Trading’s first intern! I am a senior in high school and I am taking a class that partners me with an organization of my choice whom I than intern with for around 3 hours a week from the beginning of October to the end of May.
    I had a rather interesting way of becoming connected to Ganesh Himal. I was interviewing with another organization when the interviewer stopped me and said their organization wasn’t the place for me. I was shocked, wondering when in my description what I love and value went wrong before the interviewer smiling, sat me down and showed me the Ganesh Himal website that prominently featured aspects of their business that summarized everything I had mentioned in my interview with her.
    What I would like to do is become a fashion major and eventually start my own business, a business based on fair trade, empowering women, and sustainability.
    Ganesh Himal has been an incredible fit thus far and within the less than six hours I have been here I already feel at home. Their message, mission and process is genius—for lack of a better word–and I have learned so much already as to what it takes to run a fair trade minded business. And I am hooked.
    Already I have been exposed to Ganesh Himal’s incredible mindfulness towards the producer, which became evident within minutes of Denise elaborating on product design, including how designs are chosen for specific producer. Each one of their transactions with their producers is thoughtful, and because of their consciousness, Ganesh has been able to facilitate amazing change, which I love. (Read how Ganesh Himal helped build a Medical Clinic below if you haven’t already).
    I will be posting throughout my internship, sending updates on my experiences and what I am learning. I’m excited to see where this internship will take me.
    Until next time,
    Lauren Merrithew
    Ganesh Himal’s Elated Intern

  • 2011 Fair Trade Fashion Trends

    from the Fair Trade Federation

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    Our new line of brass pendant medallions are a 2011 hot item for this fall.

    With the days getting shorter and the temperatures (hopefully) cooling off, we begin to look toward the arrival of a new fall season—a season filled with transitions. As we prepare to transition back into familiar routines such as work or school, or transition forward to gear up for another holiday season or a brand new adventure, we also prepare ourselves for the inevitable: back-to-school, back-to-work, pre-holiday, and new-adventure shopping. Regardless of what transition you find yourself shop-ping for this fall, here are a few of the styles and trends you need to know about.

    COLOR:

    “Designers take a painterly approach to fall 2011 by artfully combining bright colors with staple neutrals, reminiscent of how an artist would construct a stunning work of art,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “Much like a painter’s masterpiece, there is a certain romance to this season’s palette.” – Pan-tone.com.

    ACCESSORIES:

    Jewelry: Must-have pieces for 2011 include collar necklaces, medallion pendants, and rings. However, small details also make a big impact this season. Keep an eye out for chain links, the color green, and lace-like patterns at the jewelry counter.

    Handbags: It’s all about shape this year: ladylike frame bags, cross-body bags, and satchels (look for a buckle-front) are all popular styles that will continue into fall. However, the fall season will be defined by clutches and large totes, especially in leather or with a burst of color.

    HOME DÉCOR:

    Design styles for the upcoming fall season illustrate a fusion of vintage and modern.

    Popular design elements include:

    – Natural materials and traditional pattern.

    – Contemporary details on traditional décor

    – Industrial materials combined with 21st century design

    Ganesh Himal Trading has been working hard to keep you right in the swing of the fashion trends! Visit our website to see our new brass medallion pendants with matching earrings, check out our new fused glass earrings with matching pendants and a hint of green! We have beautiful lacey silver earrings with stones….all of these just in time for fall fashion!

    On the bag front we have great styles of cross body bags and large totes, some are new and some are long time favorites, many are from recycled materials or sustainable hemp! We’ve just introduced a recycled silk messenger bag and are looking forward to a new recycled rubber bucket bag in September! Great for back to school, new parents, travel and more!

    In home decor we always feature beautiful Nepalese traditional patterns as well as newer modern designs. Our affordable and striking table runners include traditional block print as well as recycled silk.  In our hugely popular felted potholders we have fun modern cubed designs as well as stripes, flowers, stars and more. For those interested in natural fibers we have even introduced a new hemp napkin set!

    At Ganesh Himal Trading we’re helping you to stay right up with the trends with great selling products and working hard with the producers to always provide them with ongoing work and fair wages! We’re looking forward to a great fall working together with ALL of our partners in Fair Trade![/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]