Hi, Sarah here from the Merchandise team. About a year ago, Marell, a co-worker of mine, and a partner (employee) from our Supplier Social Responsibility department, traveled to Rwanda, Kenya, and South Africa with the goal of bringing back vibrant, authentic materials that we could incorporate into our products and share with our customers. Working with Fair Winds Trading, we are able to do just that—and take it a step further: we’re on our way to building a continuous business relationship with several rural communities in Africa. This allows talented artisans to weave together something more than just fabric. They can take progress into their own hands and seek opportunity through … more »