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ONE LAST THING
Meet the Maker
Whimsical
Fun
Mélange Collection
creates unique,
high-quality
handcrafted designs
BY DEBBIE EISELE
Managing Editor
Bethany Therrien, owner Mélange Collection.
Below: New for Holiday 2020
are these knit puppy ornaments.
Circle 315.
M
élange Collection began
20 years ago and at its
inception began its work
globally. Bethany Therrien is the
third owner and president of this
successful enterprise that has two
U.S. employees, and several artisan
collectives in Peru, Armenia and
Guatemala.
" Mélange Collection's mission is
to blend quality design with artisan
craftsmanship. Our core principles
are: quality, sustainability and a little
bit of fun, " Therrien said. " I hope
that high-quality and whimsical fun
is what customers think of when
they think of us. "
Therrien explained that the
company works with 40 artisans in
Guatemala, 182 in Peru and 60 in
Armenia, who craft its ornaments.
" These women have tremendous
talent, " she said. " Their ability to
make flawless ornaments and have
them consistently all look alike is an
amazing skill! "
She shared that it has worked with
the same artisan groups for years and
its name comes from working with
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" a mixture of different countries
and it fits us well - we have a fun
mélange. "
Mélange
In terms of business development,
primarily
exhibits
at
NY NOW to meet new retailers,
which she loves. " You can have
conversations and they can see how
special our product is in person, "
she enthused. Therrien shared even
more about Mélange.
GS: What are your product
offerings?
MC: We specialize in handmade
holiday decor and gifts. We have
Christmas ornaments, stockings and
pillows, children's pillows and toys
and adorable Easter items - even
knit dresses.
GS: Share with us any trends you
see that impact your concepts or
product offerings.
MC: The awareness around
handmade goods has increased in
general, but for the gift industry
specifically, buyers are looking for
something unique and high-quality.
When I am working on concepts for
new products, I am thinking this

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