High quality, handmade, ethically produced leather products + jewelry. Designed by two Canadian designers + skillfully crafted in home-based workshops in the village of Javillar, Dominican Republic.
All proceeds are donated back within the village in order to provide job training + programming to the community, especially for those most vulnerable, including women, children, and the elderly.
HANDCRAFTED QUALITY
Slow Fashion with an Impact
Each product is lovingly hand crafted by skilled makers in Javillar, Dominican Republic. The makers set the prices for their goods, ensuring they are able to pay fair wages to the local workers that they employ.
I absolutely love the products from far•o. I have seen them being made first hand. The people who make the bags and wallets are true artists; incredible at their trade. The products are made with utmost care and attention to detail. When you purchase from them you are not just helping their families, but impacting a whole village.
The lovingly hand crafted goods of far•o are not only beautiful; but I get an extra spark of joy when I wear them, knowing that they are helping to equip the community of Javillar, Dominican Republic.
I am so pleased to wear far•o leather and silver. The workmanship is excellent. True artisans. When I get complements on the pieces it gives me great joy to share stories of the community i have come to love.