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People matter, and so do their stories – A Journey with Lazarus Artisan Goods
It’s time to start back to school and whether its your first year or your last year of college, Lazarus Artisan Goods got the the swag and the bags that you can’t live without. Or, perhaps your sending your kiddos off to school and you want to celebrate with something special for yourself as well!
Lazarus Artisan Goods is on a mission, literally, to bring the best-crafted leather accessories to the marketplace while providing artisans in rural Haiti and Honduras with vocational opportunities to use their talented skills to live abundant lives now and in the future. Partnering with Mission Lazarus, the feel-good brand cherishes its relationship with local artisans and is passionate about their heirloom pieces that only get more beautiful as they age. With a wide range of offerings from genuine leather tech solutions, belts, wallets, and even leather-bound bibles, the gift-giving possibilities are endless, cultivated with dignity and purpose. Check out the people behind their product names by visiting their blog to meet the artisans. People matter and so do their stories. The brand has named many of its pieces after pillars in the communities they directly serve.
It is all from a crazy idea 9 years ago – teach leatherworking. Make awesome leather goods. Pay awesome wages. And to measure a quadruple bottom line, People, Purpose, Planet & Profit. Amazing to now see 40+ employees cranking amazing products, providing for their families, and transforming their communities from the inside out! Lazarus Artisan Goods is cultivating dignity and purpose in individuals so that they can live better lives now and for eternity!
It’s a long journey for these young men and future artisans. They’ve just begun a 3 year journey of Jr High studies combined with a trade, either leather working, carpentry, or metal working with Mission Lazarus in Honduras. Three years from now they’ll have finished 9th grade, have a marketable skill, and all of the leather workers who would like will have a job in Lazarus Artisan Goods production shop.
Lazarus Artisan Goods Commitment – the purpose is to create secure employment with a fair, living wage, to improve communities and their people around the developing world through People, Planet, Purpose, and Profit. Lazarus Artisan Goods create great jobs for people because they are truly the most valuable natural resource on the planet.
Lazarus Artisan Goods take care of the home. It is the God-given responsibility to steward the planet in the regions in which we live and work. Lazarus Artisan Goods are committed to business practices that mutually benefit both People and Planet by preserving the natural environment and improving its conditions for future generations. Lazarus Artisan Goods invite people to live better, now and for eternity. They care for people by building relationships and offering opportunities to further their development in all areas of life.
Because Lazarus Artisan Goods profit is diversified (from more revenue to deeper relationships), they celebrate success even when they “break even.” Lazarus Artisan Goods objective is to create lasting value in the lives of our employees and artisans. Lazarus Artisan Goods are an intentional capitalist model that prioritizes Kingdom purposes that radically and sustainably transform lives.
The growth at the Mission Lazarus vocational school in Haiti is inspiring- this is dedication, commitment, desire to improve your life and make way for a better future. No matter you are going to find a gift for your family, friend or for yourself, Lazarus Artisan Goods is the one should be on your list. Not only purchasing for a good reason, but also the handmade goods to last a lifetime.
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Timeless Leather Goods That Last a Lifetime from The Skilled Hands of Artisans in Rural Honduras and Haiti.
Supporting artisans is so important and who doesn’t enjoy owning unique products that are actual works of art! Myself is an artist, I feel really appreciate with anyone who loves my art and support my career by purchasing my paintings and prints. Artisan things are also timeless because they are unique and artistic.
Lazarus Artisan Goods is on a mission, literally, to bring the best-crafted leather accessories to the marketplace while providing artisans in rural Haiti and Honduras with vocational opportunities to use their talented skills to live abundant lives now and in the future. Partnering with Mission Lazarus, the feel-good brand cherishes its relationship with local artisans and is passionate about their heirloom pieces that only get more beautiful as they age. With a wide range of offerings from genuine leather tech solutions, belts, wallets, and even leather-bound bibles, the gift-giving possibilities are endless, cultivated with dignity and purpose. Check out the people behind their product names by visiting their blog to meet the artisans. People matter and so do their stories. The brand has named many of its pieces after pillars in the communities they directly serve.
Sabina Clutch
Smart and stylish and always attractive regardless of what you are wearing. This wallet has ample space for all your cards, cash, documents, and even your cell phone.
This clutch is the holiday gift I picked for my uncle. He is a writer and traveler. With this clutch, he can put his necessaries inside one clutch, it is convenient, helpful and stylish as well!
Product Details
- 100% genuine leather
- 2 interior pockets for bills, 6 card slots, 1 large zipper pouch
- Leather wrap closure
- Measures 5”H x 9”W x 2″D
All finishes are high quality. This is a handmade leather item, and by nature, there are variations in color and markings, adding to the unique character of each individual product.
Rustic Compact Journal
A perfect gift for the writer or artist in your life, this large rustic journal contains 100+ pages and is hand stitched for guaranteed durability. The leather wrap around strap keeps your journal pages protected no matter where it goes. This is my second gift choice for my writer uncle, it is handy, beautiful and artistic.
Product Details
- 100% genuine leather
- Leather wrap closure
- Lined or Unlined pages
- Handcrafted in Honduras
Cecilia Tote
Stone leather in the Fall. So ready for these cooler temps and layering for the cozy fall look. Classic style, conventional design. The Cecilia Tote is everything you’re looking for- sturdy, organized interior pockets, from work to play, this bag does it all in style.
The Cecilia tote is a mid-sized bag between the Alma and Liliana. With a hard base and internal pockets for organization, this tote also has a chic strap to keep your bag securely closed. People matter and so do their stories. Read the legacy of the Cecilia tote here.
Product Details
- 100% genuine leather
- 1 large interior pocket and 4 small interior pockets
- Measures 12.5″H x 16″W x 4″D, strap height 9.5″
- Handcrafted in Honduras
All finishes are high quality. This is a handmade leather item, and by nature, there are variations in color and markings, adding to the unique character of each product.
Lazarus Artisan Goods‘s story = their artisans’ stories, which chronicle the courage and determination required to invest in oneself.
In rural Honduras, young people are often pulled out of school before 6th grade in order to support their farming-focused family. Although it feels impossible to imagine, it tells of a worldwide reality. Lazarus Artisan Goods artisans begin as students in a 3-year paid vocational program by our sister organization, Mission Lazarus. Students go to school for free, including their books, a daily lunch, and a daily stipend. Lazarus Artisan Goods equip them with marketable skills so they can support themselves and their families for years to come.
Students learn to apply familiar farming concepts to themselves and their future. By graduation, they understand that the reward for investing in yourself is a lifetime of dignity and purpose and grow to become tenaciously committed to bettering their lives and the lives of their families.
100% of Lazarus Artisan Goods profits go back into these educational programs. The artisans love what they do, and they couldn’t do it without your purchases.