The One Unforgettable Shop In Pittsburgh You Simply Must Visit
The charming neighborhood of Squirrel Hill promises plenty for Pittsburghers to do. Dine at one of the quaint restaurants – Pamela’s Diner or Alladin’s Eatery, for example – before spending a few hours painting pottery at Color Me Mine. Cap off your day in Squirrel Hill with a shopping adventure, stopping in this one unforgettable shop in Pittsburgh.
Ten Thousand Villages in Squirrel Hill belongs to a decades-old fair trade organization that boasts nearly 400 shops selling Ten Thousand Villages products in the United States.
The quaint Pittsburgh shop, staffed predominately by volunteers, purchases handcrafted products from artisans - specifically those who are unemployed or underemployed - in nearly 40 countries.
Ten Thousand Villages hosts events throughout the year. Stop by the shop, for example, on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Jewelry and ornaments those two days will be offered at buy one get one half off.
Go beyond shopping at Ten Thousand Villages and become a volunteer at the Squirrel Hill shop. Volunteers are always needed to help customers, to set up displays, and to complete other tasks.
Find hidden treasures at Ten Thousand Villages Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Have you shopped or volunteered at Ten Thousand Villages? Share your experiences of the unforgettable shop in Pittsburgh with your fellow Pittsburghers below. Looking for other treasures? Check out these five amazing craft fairs in Pittsburgh.
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