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Conserve India… and the Fair Trade Rag Pickers of Delhi

2023-05-21T13:19:00+01:00

Conserve India are linked to the "rag pickers" in Delhi - a community of people that are the weakest and poorest in their society. Many of them have limited access to education and health benefits. Yet, thanks to Anita Ahuja, whose pioneering work transforms used materials into trendy textiles, these people are given hope. The [...]

Conserve India… and the Fair Trade Rag Pickers of Delhi2023-05-21T13:19:00+01:00

The Artisans who make Fair Trade Products – Madhya Kalikata Shilpangan (MKS)

2023-04-25T12:38:08+01:00

It's certainly a popular question. Who are the actual artisans that make the Fair Trade products that are now available for us to buy? Well, Madhya Kalikata Shilpangan (or MKS) are one of the groups that do. They are based in Mukundapur, Kolkata, which is in West Bengal, India. Madhya Kalikata Shilpangan (MKS) was founded [...]

The Artisans who make Fair Trade Products – Madhya Kalikata Shilpangan (MKS)2023-04-25T12:38:08+01:00

Beautiful Bali and its Local Crafts People – The Mitra Bali Story

2023-04-25T12:35:07+01:00

Beautiful Bali and its Local Crafts People - The Mitra Bali Story "Fair trade is an alternative form of trade emphasising dialogue, transparency and mutual respect between the producers and the consumers. Another world is possible!" Established in Bali, Indonesia back in 1993, Mitra Bali has been working to empower a large group of traditional, [...]

Beautiful Bali and its Local Crafts People – The Mitra Bali Story2023-04-25T12:35:07+01:00

Godavari Lace Makers, India

2023-04-25T12:38:59+01:00

This is the story of the Godavari Lace Makers in India. Godavari Cooperative is a women’s Fair Trade producer group in Narsapur, on the West Godavari Delta, in India. Their specialism is the handicraft of crochet lace making and tailoring. They make high-quality crochet flower purses, bags, brooches and necklaces, shawls and homeware such as [...]

Godavari Lace Makers, India2023-04-25T12:38:59+01:00

Eco Friendly Jute Bags from Earthbags, Kolkata, India

2023-06-06T20:35:14+01:00

Eco Friendly Jute Bags from Earthbags, Kolkata, India. Established in Kolkata, West Bengal, India in 1995, Earthbags Export Private Limited is committed to "Mother Nature" and manufactures and exports eco-friendly jute shopping bags that are biodegradable and environmentally and eco friendly. Earthbags factory building, Kolkata, India Earthbags design sturdy and functional jute shopping [...]

Eco Friendly Jute Bags from Earthbags, Kolkata, India2023-06-06T20:35:14+01:00

Taking a closer look at Handicraft Villa in India and their Buffalo Leather Wallets and Accessories

2023-04-25T12:40:08+01:00

Talented artisans at Handicraft Villa in India make these classic buffalo leather wallets and accessories. THEIR CREDENTIALS... Known as "The House of Artisans", they were established in 2009 in Jaipur, Rajasthan and are a manufacturer, supplier and exporter of high quality leather goods. Under the leadership of the company owner, Mr. Dharmendra Kumawat, the organisation [...]

Taking a closer look at Handicraft Villa in India and their Buffalo Leather Wallets and Accessories2023-04-25T12:40:08+01:00

Visiting Craftworks Cambodia in Phnom Penh

2023-04-25T12:40:39+01:00

It was on a buying trip to Cambodia that I arranged to visit the offices & craft centre of Craftworks Cambodia in Phnom Penh. It is The Kingdom of Cambodia’s capital city & sits at the junction of the Mekong Tonlé Sap and Bassac rivers. Map of Cambodia showing Phnom Penh Founded in [...]

Visiting Craftworks Cambodia in Phnom Penh2023-04-25T12:40:39+01:00

The Story Behind Handmade Recycled Newspaper Gift Bags from India

2023-04-25T12:35:42+01:00

Handmade Recycled Newspaper Gift Bags from India. This project involves a Fair Trade group that helps street children and orphans sleeping rough in the railway station in New Delhi. It was established in 2004 by "grown up" ex-street children, who decided to make bags from recycled newspaper in order to provide an income for themselves [...]

The Story Behind Handmade Recycled Newspaper Gift Bags from India2023-04-25T12:35:42+01:00

The “Dark Side” of Jewellery Making and the work of TARA Projects (Trade Alternative Reform Action), Delhi, India.

2023-04-25T12:41:11+01:00

TARA Projects was founded in 1973 by an ex-Indian Army officer and professor called Shyam Sharma to help poorly-organised artisans in Delhi. Professor Shyam Sharma showed his commitment to "Trade Alternative Reform Action" by travelling from village to village around Delhi and providing loan funds and skills training to a few small marginalised communities in [...]

The “Dark Side” of Jewellery Making and the work of TARA Projects (Trade Alternative Reform Action), Delhi, India.2023-04-25T12:41:11+01:00

How Asha Handicrafts Association Supports Fair Trade Artisans in India

2023-04-25T07:16:42+01:00

Discover how Asha Handicrafts supports Fair Trade artisans in India Asha Handicrafts Association was founded in 1975 and is.... "a brand with a hope for artisans from India, where ideas are hand-crafted into beautiful and luxurious lifestyle products." Their vision and mission is.... "to provide marketing support to our artisans through a sustainable global market [...]

How Asha Handicrafts Association Supports Fair Trade Artisans in India2023-04-25T07:16:42+01:00

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