Inspired Artesan : Teasea Bennett
Artesan Profile: Ankur Handicrafts
Based in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, Ankur Handicrafts comprises of women artisan producers each of whom are women with disabilities. At the moment the group comprises of 47 individuals, most of whom come from poor and neglected communities and must work in order to survive. Originally an income generating project within the Protibondhi Community Center (PCC) , […]
Kantala launches crowdfunding campaign
The Business With its mission to be global fashion house known for ethics and artisan fashion accessories, Kantala targets the fashionably conscious and responsible consumers who not only value ethical and sustainable business processes but also appreciate colourful and functional designs and high quality finishing. Having conducted extensive market research on the overall fashion industry […]
Sharing stories: What’s in Our Closet!
A link to our slideshow, Sharing Stories: What’s in Our Closet! In mid-May we partnered with the Shop for Good and ran a week-long campaign inviting people to share what was in their closets. The guidelines were easy – simply share 1-5 items that were either handmade, artisan made, vintage and/or upcycled and provide some background […]
Artesan Profile: Amano Artisans, Colombia
A conversation with founder Carolina L. Pastrana. Background I started Amano Artisans 6 years ago. “Amano” means hand-made in Spanish and so I chose a name that would represent the artisans with whom we work: hand-made by artisans. The company was born out of a pure love for jewelry and accessories, I would go […]
Kisaku Gives Back
Earlier this week we were introduced to the brand Kisaku – an online platform specialising in modern heritage-infused fashion and home decor collections, which are carefully curated from Indonesian artisans and craftmakers. Founders Felicia and Lenny continue their story here, sharing with us how they invest in the lives of the artisan producers. Kisaku has […]
Artesan Profile : Kisaku Heritage
Kisaku is an online platform specialising in modern heritage-infused fashion and home decor collections, which are carefully curated from Indonesian artisans and craftmakers. It is a space where traditional techniques (such as those used in hand-woven ikat and batik, hand weaving of wicker products, bark cloth products, etc) meet modern styles. Kisaku works with passionate […]
Kantala: Sri Lankan sustainable fashion
Sustainable Sri Lankan brand poised to be a global fashion house: Kantala. In part one, we hear about the story behind the brand. The Brand Feeling frustrated that Sri Lanka had failed time and time again to leverage its rich history and culture to propel itself in the global marketplace, co-founders Vikum Rajapakse and Nadishan […]
Artesan Profile: Juta Shoes
Juta Shoes is a community development enterprise born out of St. Hilda’s East Community Center (St. Hilda’s) in East London. The handmade espadrilles are made by women who are socially isolated and face several barriers to work. We were intrigued to learn more about this enterprising grassroots community organization in the heart of London and […]
Understanding the Conscious Consumer
In an effort to better understand the conscious consumers and what drives their purchases, we conducted a small survey this summer, with the assistance of some of our friends and their loyal consumers in the sector. We hope that the responses below help inform you as a brand, in not only developing your marketing and […]