Winter 2009 - Jolica Journal

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IN THIS ISSUE How does my party make a difference? More ways to help Not the "manly" thing to do A treasured textile Fawzia's story	How does my party make a difference? This is the question that many Jolica Hostesses ask! Find out the answer... More ways to help Having been with Jolica since the first catalogue, I have watched the company develop over the past three years. This Canadian company truly has a winning combination of strengths. Read more... Not the "manly" thing to do On a warm, humid afternoon Daniel can be found in his workshop in Lima. Daniel is not originally from Lima. He was born in Puno. Read more. A treasured textile Alpacas are sweet-tempered animals that have been highly valued for centuries by people living in the Andes Mountains. They are not particularly useful as “beasts of burden” but their hair is prized for making textiles. Read more. Fawzia's story At the age of 35, Fawzia already looks like a grandmother. Fawzia's miseries started when her mother died and her father remarried. She was just 12 years old at that time. Her stepmother was a cruel and heartless woman. Read more.	FAIR TRADE FACT If Africa’s share of world trade were to increase by just 1%, this would generate income equal to 5 times the amount the region receives in aid and debt relief. DID YOU KNOW? Paua shell is the most colorful of all shells and the coloring of each shell is completely unique. It is found only in the waters around Indonesia and Australia. Artisans in this area have been using the scraping of this shell to make stunning pieces of jewelry for centuries. Contact: mecraver@mocragifts.com