Village Roots Fair Trade (formerly Ten Thousand Villages Champaign) is a nonprofit fair trade retailer partnering with over 130 artisans groups in over 30 countries. We have been in Champaign-Urbana since 1985 and love being a part of this community. We are committed to working in solidarity with small-scale farmers, artisans, marginalized communities, consumers and enterprises worldwide. Our unique products share the roots of our partners around the world and provide them access to markets and sustainable livelihoods.
Shop our selection of handmade jewelry, decor, cards, soaps, coffee, chocolate and more!
You can also visit our NEW website at villagerootsfairtrade dot org!
Such a cute shop! Feel like I could buy almost everything as gifts for family and friends. Everything is reasonably priced (in my opinion). Staff was friendly. Got a pretty night light I feel like I've never seen anywhere else.
December 2025
I love this local gem! I can’t walk in here without leaving with something. Such a good selection of cute and functional items! Great for gifts or to treat yourself!
March 2025
Theres a lot of cool things here. I really like the jewelry selection. The workers are really nice and always helpful. Theres a good variety of different prices as well.