Why should you purchase your unique gifts and cultural items from KWABLA instead of from other websites or retailers? KWABLA is different from other retailers because all products offered on kwabla.com are personalized to the artisans that made them. This personalization is done by providing the consumer with biographical, cultural, historical, and other interesting information about the artisan and the cultural good being offered. This way when you make a purchase from KWABLA you are able to connect the item purchased with the individual and culture from where it came. Another aspect of KWABLA that sets it apart from other websites and retailers is that KWABLA does not focus on any one particular region or culture. Instead, KWABLA offers cultural goods from all over the globe, our catalogue is as diverse as the world itself. And, KWABLA offers the same level of personalization and information about the artisans we feature and the products we offer no matter what region or culture they originate. This means that whether you prefer Latin American or African, Native American or Middle Eastern; you can find a selection of cultural goods that match your interest at kwabla.com Other reasons to purchase from KWABLA include: 1. When you purchase from KWABLA you are receiving more than just an item you are also receiving a connection to the artisan who created that item. 2. By shopping from KWABLA, customers provide a source of aid to these indigenous artisans and their communities, while at the same time receiving a one-of-a-kind and culturally significant gift for themselves. 3. KWABLA is a fair trade company and enables artisans from developing countries to sell their goods on the global marketplace thus increasing their opportunities for achieving sustainable development both personally and in their communities. 4. KWABLA has created Artisan Development Accounts which act as 'savings accounts' for each of our partnered artists where a percentage of revenue gained from the sale of a specific artisan's work is deposited directly into their Artisan Development Account. This money is used to sponsor local development projects and other personal aid to KWABLA artisans, their families and communities. 5. KWABLA increases the exposure to the talents of the world’s cultural artisans and thus expands worldwide awareness, understanding, and appreciation of their cultures and traditions.