Aranya Crafts

Aranya Crafts
Bangladesh

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Established in 1990, Aranya Crafts works according to fair trade principles. Aranya is a philosophy, rooted in natural aesthetics and responsible living. Our mission is to manufacture high quality Fashion and Home Décor products using natural dyes, natural fibres, textiles and biodegradable materials.

We are dedicated to establishing the commercial viability of eco-friendly products as well as creating new opportunities for artisans and economically disadvantaged women. Aranya’s vision is to establish a sustainable fashion value chain where people, planet and profit are measured equally.

Artefact

Artefact
Bangladesh

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Artefact is a socially responsible company that aims to promote Bangladeshi crafts in the international market. Inspired by the loveliness and elegance of the traditional crafts of rural Bangladesh, Artefact started working with artisans in 2009. Primarily to create a niche market for their crafts and support the artisans.

Artefact mixes the organic nature and traditional essence of rural craftsmanship with contemporary sophistication.

The products of Artefact include homes textiles, scarves and a wide variety of textile lamp shades, made with handloom fabrics.

Basha Boutique

Basha Boutique
Bangladesh

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Basha Boutique’s high quality, artisan- made home textiles, Christmas décor and accessories reflect our love for the traditions of Bangladesh and provide a sustainable livelihood for women at risk and survivors of trafficking.

MANAVA

MANAVA
Cambodia

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MANAVA is a responsible lifestyle brand in Cambodia whose goal is to create unique and high-quality hand-woven baskets, home and fashion accessories, while also empowering and supporting rural artisan Cambodian women with a sustainable future.

Ironworks

Ironworks
Cambodia

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We are Ironworks, Cambodia. We produce fireplace accessories, candle holders and decorative accessories. All products are a combination of metalware and natural fibres such as rattan. We are bringing together the skills of our in-house metal team with the weaving skills of artisans in villages around the country. All products are functional and also tell a story about Khmer culture.

As a family business, we consider the producers in our workshop and in the villages part of our family. Both teams have been with us for quite long and we make sure of good working conditions, both in the factory and in the village workshops. The artisans in the villages feel appreciated because we pay them properly and help them to improve their skills and develop the community.

We are able to service any retail customers in Europe from the UK, to ensure fast delivery and suitable order volumes.

(h) A.N.D.

(h) A.N.D.
Cambodia

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(h) A.N.D. is a fair trade Home and Fashion partnership in Cambodia, specializing in:

– HOME: hand-woven cotton ikat blankets, throws and fabrics; cushion covers in ikats, vintage cottons and silks; tablewares in reclaimed local hardwoods inlaid with vintage porcelain; hand-woven floor mats; robes in cotton ikats and vintage Japanese cottons.

– FASHION: limited-edition ranges of women’s and menswear, in hand-woven cotton ikats combined with vintage Japanese silks and Chinese embroideries; bags, wallets and clutches in up-cycled materials; jewellery hand-carved from local reclaimed hardwoods with vintage porcelain inlay; cotton ikat and silk scarves and wraps.

Our bags are produced by polio-disabled artisans.

We support village weavers nationwide, progressing their age-old ikat techniques to meet current market demands.

Tai Baan Crafts

Tai Baan Crafts
Laos

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Tai Baan Crafts is based in Laos and brings eco-friendly fashion and home textile products to the market. Our products are all woven by hand and beautifully textured. The textiles are made of yarn that is hand spun and hand dyed using natural dyes. The weavers use locally sourced natural materials such as indigenous organic cotton.

All Tai Baan products are made by village artisans from the different ethnic groups of Laos. Tai Baan Crafts is a provisional member of WFTO and therefore abides by the 10 principles of fair trade.

Ock Pop Tok

Ock Pop Tok
Laos

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Ock Pop Tok makes textiles for the home, including rugs, cushion covers, throws, wall art, table runners and placemats. With more than 20 years of experience in textiles, we bring you the best of what Laos has to offer.

All our products are handwoven by artisans from around Laos using the finest materials (handspun cotton primarily here) and remunerating fairly the artisans.

Founded by British Jo and Laotian Veo, Ock Pop Tok, which means “East Meets West” in Lao, is based in Luang Prabang, Laos.