Songa Designs launches the Basket Collection
An Artesan Gateway Alert! We recently caught up with our friends at Songa Designs to learn more about their launch of their new Basket Collection. Founder Sarah Sternberg, brought us up to speed on how the collection came about. AG: How did the Basket Collection come about? What prompted you to diversify your products? Handmade […]
Importance of packaging
As we know, packaging is an important part of the consumer experience. We delight in opening aesthetically pleasing and unique packages, even when we know what’s inside! It is a good way for brands to not only distinguish themselves, but keep them at the forefront of the consumer’s mind. It is an important part of […]
Make your child a #consciouskid: fair play = fair trade!
Kids Playroom by theartesangateway on Polyvore
Artesan Profile: The Carpet Workshop, Bangladesh
Established in 1997, Protibondhi Community Center (PCC) was set-up to work with people with disabilities and their families. Founded by Taize brothers in Mymensingh, a city 125km north of Dhaka, Bangladesh, PCC provides health, education, medical and skills training through self-help groups and income generating projects, including the Mohila Women’s Club under which the Carpet […]
More Fair Trade Finds for Father’s Day!
More Fair Trade Finds for Father’s Day! by theartesangateway featuring a cotton purse
Artesan Profile: Threadapeutic, Indonesia
A conversation with Threadapeutic founder, Hana How did the idea for Threadapeutic come about? Threadapeutic first started when I was working for an event, Indonesia Fashion Week 2015. I was assigned to make event souvenirs and souvenirs for the media people who were covering the event. The materials available for upcycling were leftover fabric, old […]
Fair Trade Finds for Father’s day!
Fair Trade Finds for Father’s day! by theartesangateway featuring scarves
Al Fresco Living – Sustainably!
Al Fresco Living – Sustainably! by theartesangateway featuring a glass accent table
Artesan Profile: Bunosilo, India
Tell us about Bunosilo. Bunosilo, started in November 2015, So it’s just 4 months old now! We provide good quality, well fitting, handcrafted clothes made out of hand loomed fabric to the customers worldwide. We aim at promoting the dying craft techniques of our country and to generate sustainable employment opportunities to them. We also […]
Get Inspired this Mother’s Day: Artisan Made Accessories
Get Inspired this Mother’s Day: Artisan Made Accessories by theartesangateway featuring iris jewelry