Brown Spotted Dog

$ 40.00

Cuddle up to this adorable brown spotted dog with a green and blue striped scarf.

  • 10" tall
  • 85% acrylic and 15% alpaca exterior, 100% acrylic filling
  • Hand wash, air dry
  • Handmade, fairly traded

About Melange Collection:

Their whimsical designs are handmade by knitting artisans in Lima and in remote rural villages in Peru. They work closely with organizations dedicated to empowering women through income-generating projects.  They enjoy a safe work environment and earn a living wage with a respect for their cultural traditions.

Mission

Their mission is to offer the very best in handmade gifts by blending quality design with artisan craftsmanship. They specialize in knit and crochet toys, ornaments, stockings, and clothing for children. 

For over 20 years, Melange Collection has built meaningful relationships with the same artisan communities around the globe and developed long-term, committed partnerships contributing to sustainable income, environmental awareness, and greater economic equality.

Their Approach

They partner closely with organizations dedicated to empowering women through income-generating projects. Together they create a beautiful assortment of knitted goods for celebrations - unique gifts, new babies, special occasions, and holidays.

Designed in Colorado and handcrafted in Peru, Armenia, and Guatemala, skilled artisans bring their designs to life. They pay living wages, offering fair credit terms and prompt payment. They promote safe and healthy workplaces and foster respect for cultural diversity at every step of the process.

Made for Impact

For decades, Their business model and your orders have been a catalyst for the socioeconomic progress of artisans and their families. At the heart of Melange Collection is a deep commitment to community, acknowledging the diverse dimensions of lived experiences, and putting people and their well-being at the forefront of all they do.

They foster space for women to work in groups, seamlessly helping and learning from each other. This interconnectedness embodies a spirit of sisterhood and collective growth. At the individual level, they embrace a flexible workplace that offers artisans the autonomy to take projects home to work, and to work at any time that aligns with their personal schedules and familial responsibilities. They're proud that this approach greatly benefits the women they work with, especially those with children.