Founded in 1946, Ten Thousand Villages is a nonprofit fair-trade organization that markets handcrafted products produced by disadvantaged artisans from more than 35 countries. Virginia Highland's Ten Thousand Villages store offers a wide variety of unique, handmade home decor and gift items from around the world.  The wide selection of one-of-a-kind merchandise includes baskets, sculptures, jewelry, instruments, toys, tableware, planters, linens, stationery, holiday items and more. Food items are available as well, such as chocolate, tea, rice, dried fruit and coffee.