News

Bringing Global Artisans and Small Businesses to your door!

January 15, 2018

Our curated thoughtful gifts are going to be a mix of products created by global artisans dedicated to rejuvenating traditional handicrafts as well as boutique businesses here in Chicago committed to the belief that people matter and business can create change.

Stories that Inspire! Connecting with other Small Businesses

November 28, 2017

Sheila and Fred, owners of TeaLula support tea picking families in Darjeeling, India by providing for their children’s education.

Stories that Inspire! Connecting with other Small Businesses

November 27, 2017

This year to include in our Terra Klay Holiday gift box we decided to support our community small businesses who are making a difference and have passionate stories to share of their own. Meet Noel the beekeeper of Nonie's Bees.

Women Rising In India

November 06, 2017

How women artisans are reviving ancient crafts and modern livelihoods in rural India

Connected to the global market, pottery makers and weavers are raising incomes — and the status of women

The new GST law in India on the Craft Sector

September 25, 2017

Already struggling to survive and compete with cheaper machine-made goods, the added burden of GST compliance will decimate self-employed artisans. By Meeta Mastani

Manipuri Potters

August 01, 2017

In the creation myth of Manipur, the earthen pot becomes the metaphor for the womb.

Monsoon 2017

July 19, 2017

It's really hard to understand what monsoons can do in the wettest part of the world. The rainy season in Manipur, India starts from late May to late September making it really hard to travel to the villages up in the mountains.

In the News!

May 05, 2017

A full page cover on HiIndia newspaper after winning the FedEx Grant!

FedEx-Bronze Level Winner!

April 26, 2017

Terra Klay is ecstatic to share with you the great news that we have been selected as the Bronze Level Winner in the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest.