ethically crafted • handmade • fair trade
Our Catalog
Our Store
Founded in 2014, Green Hummingbird combines Eleanor's love of clothes with her passion for Fair Trade. Our products come from all over the world, mostly from small industries that employ local techniques and styles, giving many items a unique, international flair. Unlike fast fashion, the store's wholesale partners work directly with the artisans and workers to insure fair wages and safe working environments.
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Our Story
The Story, Our Story, Your Story
The name “Green Hummingbird” comes from an African story, as told by the Noble Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai. The story takes place in the middle of a forest. One day the forest caught fire, and all the animals stood by, watching in horror as their homes slowly burned to the ground.
But a little hummingbird, determined to make a difference, started flying to a nearby stream, scooping some drops of water into her beak, flying back to the fire, releasing the drops in an effort to put out the flames. She did this over and over again, until the other animals noticed what she was doing and chided her for it. “What are you doing?” they asked. “You are not doing any good, you are just a tiny hummingbird!” The hummingbird simply answered, “I am doing the best that I can.”
Our small business cannot create a better, more just world alone. But we can make a difference in the lives of our artisans and their families. When you shop at The Green Hummingbird, you are also making a difference. You aren’t helping a millionaire get a second beach home. You are helping real people with real hopes and dreams, both in Virginia and around the world.
Thank you for visiting us.
Our Locations
Harrisonburg
320 South Main
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
540-421-1441
SUNDAY: CLOSED
MONDAY: CLOSED
TUESDAY: 12pm - 5pm
WEDNESDAY: 12pm - 5pm
THURSDAY: 12pm - 5pm
FRIDAY: 12pm - 5pm
SATURDAY: 11am - 6pm
The Dayton Market
3105 John Wayland Hwy Ave South Main
Dayton, VA 22821
540-421-1441
SUNDAY: CLOSED
MONDAY: CLOSED
TUESDAY: 9am - 6pm
WEDNESDAY: 9am - 6pm
THURSDAY: 9am - 6pm
FRIDAY: 9am - 6pm
SATURDAY: 9am - 6pm
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to sell clothing made through fair practices by artisans who are given a decent living wage. In doing so, we aim to provide our community with beautiful clothing that tells a story. Together we can help ensure that those who make these wonderful clothes are paid enough for their work, and prevent the spread of “fast fashion” practices that are threatening artisans around the world.
