About Trade Roots
Trade Roots is a fair trade gift store specializing in handmade eco-friendly clothing. housewares, jewelry and accessories from lesser developed countries world wide, where artisans make a fair wage for their work. With our cozy and comfortable atmosphere to sit down you can enjoy a glass of wine or a hot cup of coffee with a light snack, reconnect with friends, browse for unique gifts from around the world, or get some much needed work done
In 2012, Lisa Ostroff opened Trade Roots, a small business that supports artisans globally while giving back locally. She believes that a fair trade store, coffee shop, and wine bar fills a niche in the vibrant community of Westover, Arlington. Farmers and artisans in developing countries need a market for their products and NOVA residents are able to support these endeavors. A win-win! By purchasing fair trade products, and sipping on fair trade coffee and sustainable wine you are taking a step toward alleviating poverty in developing communities, allowing many people to escape city slums by allowing them to work from home, and even creating avenues for literacy, banking, and clean water projects. Come by our shop to explore our beautiful products, or attend one of out many community-focused events. On behalf of the thousands of artisans from Africa to South America, to those right here in Arlington who have products at the store, we thank you!