We were so thrilled to share our top picks for gifts for Newlyweds who want to give back with Martha Stewart Weddings. We shared 10 gifts for those guests who want to give a tangible gift but still want to support the couple’s wish to do a little good. Here’s just three of our favorites, but we’d love for you to head over to Martha Stewart to see the full spread of gifts that are changing the lives of artisans and communities around the world.
Wooden Spoons created by artisans in third world countries to assist in their rise out of poverty as curated and sold by Badala.
Handblown decanter crafted by Anna Karlin, an independent artisan in New York and sold by Food52.
The Prosperity Candle, which is hand-poured by a woman refugee living in America, has the mission to help people escape poverty. Sold at Prosperity Candle.
Marble serving board handcrafted by master artisans in Puebla, Mexico, each piece is made from start to finish in a fair-trade environment and sold by The Citizenry.
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