Why it matters: founded in 2013, Homeland (HDIF) is the first fully guaranteed member of the World Fair Trade Organization in the former Soviet Union, and its shop channels fair pay to women artisans in Armenia’s rural villages and border towns, along with refugee craftspeople in Yerevan. Everything on the shelves is genuinely handmade – hand-embroidery, ceramics, jewellery, soft toys, and accessories sewn from upcycled rugs and textiles. Come for local souvenirs with a traceable maker behind each one; the upcycled-textile bags and hand-embroidered pieces are the standouts. Tip: the shop sits on Khorenatsi Street and keeps weekday-only hours (Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm), so plan your visit before the weekend.
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164/2 Khorenatsi Str · fair-trade craft shop · Mon-Fri 10am-5pm