In a small village near Jaipur, India, there lived a girl named Mamta. Often seen as shy and inhibited, she had not been taught to read or write and could count only to 100. Mamta never dreamed that she would one day become the breadwinner...
“Mama, did a person make this coffee table?” asked my six-year-old son. “Yes, my friend Sarah made it,” I answered. “You know the person who made this?!” His blue eyes got really wide. “Yeah, she’s a friend of mine from college,” I told him. “She took a woodworking...
We believe that investing in a woman’s economic empowerment impacts an entire community. Many of our Artisan Partners are female entrepreneurs who are creating opportunities for other Artisans in their communities, empowering them to earn a sustainable income and to become leaders in their own...
In the countryside of Myanmar, a girl named Gold Rain grew up with her parents and three siblings. “I come from a family of farmers,” she says, “My parents did not finish school.” Myanmar, while known for beautiful terrain and ancient temples, has undergone a decades-long civil...
Just the other day, I selected an online workout class based on the instructor and playlist, not realizing that it was the last workout she recorded before the New Year. She talked so much about what she envisioned 2020 would hold as the start of...
Naslyn is a mother of four who specializes in knitting, beadwork, and tassel making for our Artisan Partner in Kabul, Afghanistan. Her smile shines bright, but behind Naslyn’s warmth is a story of struggle. At the age of 16, Naslyn was forced to marry a 25-year-old...
As COVID-19 made its way to India, many found themselves in a situation no short of dire. A mandated quarantine and stay-at-home order were put into place. All travel was restricted and punishable by steep fines. Access to food was limited. Health care centers were...
This Peruvian-made Jovial Pom Garland is a festive way to brighten up your wall, mantle, or holiday tree. A year-round pop of color that adds a handmade touch to your home. I love The Golden Girls. I have watched them pretty much every night for the...
From the very start, it has been part of our lifeblood as a company to build a flourishing world where children are cherished. You may know that our Co-CEO, Travis Wilson, has a son named Jack who has Down syndrome. So, Noonday’s connection to children...
“That’s not fair!” Most young children will say this frequently throughout their early years. And if you’re a parent, teacher, or have ever been a caregiver of kids, I bet you can even hear that exact whiny pitch that children feel is required for the...
What is Noonday Collection, You Might Ask? Noonday Collection is the world’s largest, fair-trade jewelry and accessories company. We partner with Artisan Businesses in over 15 countries around the world. In some of the world’s most vulnerable communities, Noonday Collection helps to alleviate poverty by providing...
A long, flowy, patterned skirt in fall colors, short-cropped hair, and no makeup: that’s what I used to picture when I heard the word activist. A woman who spends her days meeting with community leaders, lobbying the City Council or Congress, and picketing in front of...
Sister, pull up a chair. Grab a drink and buckle in, because I need to talk to you about my favorite way to Noonday — teaching yoga to inmates of the local county jail. Noonday Ambassador, Chelsea, and her son, Atlas To be fair, the transition...
The organization we partner with to create our Storyline Collection helps women overcome exploitation and offers them vital counseling and rehabilitation services, as well as dignified jobs that empower them to support themselves and their families. Wear yours as a reminder that your story matters—and...
Much like the story of the company itself, my journey as an Ambassador for Noonday Collection began with adoption and continues to have adoption woven throughout it. When my husband and I started the process to adopt in 2015, I had no idea that it...
At Noonday Collection, we create one-of-a-kind styles with our Artisan Partners to blend craft traditions with innovative designs. This collaborative form of designing results in on-trend styles each season, many of which are made with materials that are unique for the use of jewelry and...