Fair Trade News, Stories, & Artisan Highlights

The Hidden Pattern: The Magic Behind Ikat Textiles

The Hidden Pattern: The Magic Behind Ikat Textiles

Imagine a puzzle that doesn’t reveal its image until the final piece clicks into place. This week, in our series celebrating global textile traditions, we’re discussing a process that feels...

The Hidden Pattern: The Magic Behind Ikat Textiles

Imagine a puzzle that doesn’t reveal its image until the final piece clicks into place. This week, in our series celebrating global textile traditions, we’re discussing a process that feels...

The History, Heart, and Art of Block Printing

The History, Heart, and Art of Block Printing

Learn about the art of hand block printing through the lens of fair trade. Journey through the process of this centuries-old technique from hand-carved blocks to intricately printed fabrics. 

The History, Heart, and Art of Block Printing

Learn about the art of hand block printing through the lens of fair trade. Journey through the process of this centuries-old technique from hand-carved blocks to intricately printed fabrics. 

Putting Heart Back Into Fashion: Celebrating Global Textile Traditions

Putting Heart Back Into Fashion: Celebrating Gl...

Patterns aren’t just decoration, they’re tradition, skill, and story. In this new series, we’re exploring how patterns are added to clothing by hand around the world, and how fair trade...

Putting Heart Back Into Fashion: Celebrating Gl...

Patterns aren’t just decoration, they’re tradition, skill, and story. In this new series, we’re exploring how patterns are added to clothing by hand around the world, and how fair trade...

Fair Trade VS Fast Fashion

Fair Trade VS Fast Fashion

Fast fashion has taken over the clothing industry, leaving behind a trail of textile waste and unfair labor practices. Learn how fair trade fashion offers a better way—supporting artisans, using...

Fair Trade VS Fast Fashion

Fast fashion has taken over the clothing industry, leaving behind a trail of textile waste and unfair labor practices. Learn how fair trade fashion offers a better way—supporting artisans, using...

Behind The Baskets: Visiting Guatemala

If you have ever wondered if we visit the artisan groups we purchase from, the short answer is yes! Our trip to Guatemala earlier this year gave us a current...

Behind The Baskets: Visiting Guatemala

If you have ever wondered if we visit the artisan groups we purchase from, the short answer is yes! Our trip to Guatemala earlier this year gave us a current...

Fair Trade At Home: Inside The Grist Mill Cabin

Imagine a home where every detail does good, where the decor doesn’t just look beautiful but supports people and the planet, too. This is the heart of fair trade at...

Fair Trade At Home: Inside The Grist Mill Cabin

Imagine a home where every detail does good, where the decor doesn’t just look beautiful but supports people and the planet, too. This is the heart of fair trade at...