Noble Traders: Beyond Fair Trade

A project in Knoxville, TN by Noble Traders
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Noble Traders is working with djembe artists in Senegal to import hand-carved custom-made professional djembes.
Backers: 100
Average Pledge Per Backer: $203

Funded: $20,261 of $14,000
Dates: Feb 17th -> Mar 19th (31 days)
Project By: Noble Traders
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Latest News

NEW STRETCH GOAL!!!

March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
WE REACHED OUR GOAL!!!!  Thank you guys so much for your support.  We are so pumped that our startup has officially reached its first goal and we are so sure that you guys are going to be blown away by the beauty of these djembes we are importing.... (Read More)

Noble Traders Q&A

March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Noble Traders is in the Knoxville Metropulse!!!Read the full interview about our project at http://www.metropulse.com/news/2014/mar/12/travis-frug-importer-djembes-artists-west-africa/  (Read More)

The Final Countdown!!!

March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Help Noble Traders spread the word. WIN A FREE DJEMBE! Here are some ways you can help share about what Noble Traders is doing.  1) Facebook. Over 50% of our donations have been through facebook and it is the most effective way for sharing the... (Read More)

"Woah...We're halfway there"

March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
"All that is valuable in human society depends on the opportunity for development accorded the individual."  Albert EinsteinOk, we are more than halfway there.  Time has flown by and we could never have predicted how much support has poured out... (Read More)

Over 50 Percent in 9 days!!!

February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
You guys!!!  We have reached over 50% of our goal in 9 days!   This is such a milestone.  We can't wait to reach our goal and impact these artists and their families!  We really believe in these artists and the quality of their work.  We believe... (Read More)

Drum circle in Senegal

February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
You guys, we reached over 30% of our goals in two days!  This is incredible!  Check out this (very compressed) iphone recording of a drum circle we stumbled upon (and then joined) in Senegal featuring Bala, who is Abdoulaye's djembe tuner and... (Read More)

1st DAY!!!

February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
You guys we had an amazing first day on kickstarter!  I am so blown away by everyone's support and everyone that shared and supported!  Thank you so much.  I have to head to work but let me leave you with a picture of my twin brother getting... (Read More)

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