About Fairmount Fibers

Fairmount Fibers is the U.S. distributor of Manos del Uruguay yarns. Manos del Uruguay was founded in 1968 to give Uruguay's rural women jobs that would mean not just an income, but also an opportunity to personally develop and gain independence, keeping their roots and traditions close to their community and families. Manos del Uruguay yarns are hand-dyed. The artisans use big pots heated by wood kettles, dyeing in small batches creating wonderful colors. 
Our yarns colors are bright and wild, full of nuances and variations. No two skeins are the same, each one is unique, a testimony of a particular moment. Every skein of yarn has a tag with the artisan signature and the name of the village where the cooperative is located. This help us remind that behind each hank of hand-dyed yarn, there is a woman, a story. Manos del Uruguay has been a proud member of the WFTO - World Fair Trade Organization - since 2009. Read their story