Mbale Earrings
Made by survivor artisans of YEWO in Malawi to lift marginalized communities out of poverty.
Handcrafted by survivor artisans, from brass and sterling silver posts the stunning Mbale earrings are sustainably made in a solar-powered workshop in Malawi. They come with a satin finish. No two pieces are identical— slight variations should be embraced.
'Mbale' means 'Plate' in Tumbuka, the language of Northern Malawi.
- Brass with satin finish and sterling silver posts.
- CARE INSTRUCTIONS: Clean unwanted tarnish and patina using the pro-polish pad provided. Alternatively, you can make a paste of baking soda and lemon juice as needed.
Shipping
We currently ship to the contiguous United States and Alaska.
- Free shipping on orders over $99
Orders are processed and shipped Monday-Friday. Fulfillment may take 3-5 business days (though we will do our best for it to be faster).
We primarily ship via UPS. USPS is used for PO Boxes or when customers make specific arrangements. Additional shipping charges may apply if an order is returned to us by the carrier.
Please email customerservice@thistlefarms.org for more information.
Return Policy
We offer a 30 day return window for product purchased from ThistleFarms.org, The Shop At Thistle Farms or at an official Thistle Farms pop-up event. For exchanges, please process a return and re-order the item you wish to receive.
Effective Jan 1, 2019
Thistle Farms’ dedication to using natural ingredients keeps our products fresh for a shorter period of time. Our products are only guaranteed when purchased directly from
- ThistleFarms.org
- The Shop at Thistle Farms
- A Thistle Farms pop-up event
For issues with Thistle Farms products purchased from other retailers, please contact that retailer directly for a replacement or refund.
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can send it back for a full refund within 30 days of receiving your order. To be eligible for a return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase, and your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it.
A pre-paid shipping label will be provided and a $7 shipping cost dedicated from the refund. Once your return is received and inspected, we will send an email to notify you when your refund has been processed.
The only items we cannot issue a refund on are items purchased that have been marked down, gift cards, special orders, and shipping charges.
Exchange Policy
We are only able to process returns at this time. If you would like to exchange a product, please follow our return policy above.
You may then place a new order online. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause
NOTE: When shipping an item valued over $75 on your own, consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance, as we cannot guarantee that we will receive the returned item.
Meet the Artisans
YEWO
YEWO is fighting poverty in rural Malawi by investing in local leaders through artisan training, holistic job creation, and sustainable employment. They offer small business training, daily meals, personal budgeting classes, and all the while ensuring environmentally sustainable practices in their production.
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Shared Trade
A network of social enterprises addressing sexual exploitation, trafficking, and extreme poverty in 21 countries around the world.
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