Description: One of the first stops we always make on our annual journey to Bethany Beach is at "Made by Hand," at the York Beach Mall on Rt. 1 in South Bethany. It doesn't look like much on the outside, just another store in a strip mall with a Grotto's Pizza on the end. But inside, it's a wonder.
The following is from the Made by Hand literature.
"Made by Hand is a Fair Trade shop that promotes economic development and social justice for artisans and their communities while preserving cultural traditions.
"We pay artisans and small farmers a fair price for the crafts, clothing, jewelry, bags, rugs, musical instruments, home and garden products, toys, kitchenware, stationery, collectibles, holiday goods, coffee, tea and other foods they make or grow so that people can improve their living conditions and build sustainable businesses in their hometowns.
"Money from sales also supports community projects, such as the building of schools and health clinics, disaster relief, product development and other needs.
"Fair Trade proves that business can be ethical and "just say no" to sweatshops!"
And from my personal viewpoint, Fair Trade proves that astonishing quality and variety can be purchased from an ethical retailer at extremely attractive prices. On average, we'll spend between $200 and $400 at Made by Hand every vacation, and we'll treasure the things we buy for years to come. Our favorites are women's clothing, rugs, musical instruments, and belts. But they also have furniture, handbags (this summer they featured bags made from Juice Box containers), jewelry, tons of pottery and gifts, and rugs and wall hangings you have to see to believe. We would have purchased more rugs this year, but we don't have a wall space left to display them!
Just take a look at the pictures attached!
Made by Hand is open during the summer season, with pretty regular hours, but to be sure, I'd call ahead: (302) 539-6335.
And for a treat, ask the guy who works there to demonstrate one of the drums!!
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