S.H.E GIFTS OF LIFE

S.H.E Gifts of Life is the first exclusively Fair-Trade boutique to open in Clarksville. ‘SHE’ is an acronym that stands for Sisterhood Empowerment.

Empowering disenfranchised women across the globe through supporting their artisanal and entrepreneurial efforts is the central mission of S.H.E Gifts of Life.

The Fair-Trade movement began in the mid twentieth century. As global recreation and professional travel expanded, travelers observed local artisans and farmers struggling to cover the cost of their businesses and provide for their families.

Some travelers would purchase some of those products and return to Europe or the US to sell them for a higher price, then bring the profits directly back to the artisans and farmers. Thus the FairTrade model of commerce began.

The open Fair-Trade model still leaves an opening for exploitation or otherwise nefarious business practices. In order to create a level of protection for Fair-Trade market participants, the Fair-Trade Certification was created.

Inventory is carefully selected and each item for sale has a unique backstory.

S.H.E. Gifts of Life is located at 2197 Madison St, Ste 104, Clarksville, TN 37043