Not long after my daughter's birth, I was listening to an interview with Dr Terarai Trent one morning on my way to work.
Social entrepreneur, award winning author, Oprah’s all time favourite guest – she spoke of how she was married at eleven, and had given birth to four children by 18. However, one didn’t survive ‘because I failed to produce enough breastmilk’.
The privilege of my position overwhelmed me.
That morning seeded my dream to create a ‘global village’ – one where beautiful pieces are made in small batches by women artisans, and purchased by people who care where their things come from.
Today, Her Hands allows customers to buy thoughtfully designed lighting for their homes while supporting another mother, in another part of the world, to provide for her children.
But what took me by surprise is just how much love you really can feel in each of these artisans' handmade pieces - not just in their stories, but in their weight, their texture and the way they live in a space over time.
Their slight imperfections, the story behind each piece, and the feeling that comes from knowing that no two are the same.
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Her Hands has become so much more than just pursuing a purpose - it's about creating pieces that feel human, honest and made to last.
I feel so honoured to share these women's crafts with you - and grateful for a community that values their work as much as I do.
Every piece we bring you represents not just skilled hands - but a shared belief that what we bring into our homes should be made to matter.
Or learn more about the women behind our pieces here.