Artesan profile: Basha, Bangladesh
By Guest Blogger Robin Seyfert (Founder, Basha) Mila* had worked in the garments factory for 3 months without being paid when she turned in desperation to a woman offering to help. This woman instead sold her to a brothel. Farhana’s* husband left her alone with their son and large loans. She could just eke out […]
Insights into Ethical Fashion continued
Last Monday, I published a post on the growth of sustainable and ethical approaches within the fashion industry and I thought I’d follow up this week with an article I came across on the Ethical Fashion Initiative. The Initiative, which is a part of the International Trade Center, ‘partners leading designers with artisan producers […]
Recycled and Repurposed
Recycled and repurposed items are not only for those on a budget, looking to decorate one’s space with creative and inventive products, it is big business too. These stools made from discarded fans and scrap wire by Hong Kong based KaCaMa Design Lab are a perfect example of post consumer waste materials to create functional […]
Higher Ground Nepal receives inaugural IIX-N-Peace Innovation Challenge
The Artesan Gateway was thrilled to learn news that Higher Ground Nepal, was one of six organizations to receive the inaugural IIX-N-Peace Innovation Challenge. Focused on organizations based in Asia, the challenge identifies and supports organizations that are deemed “Impact Enterprises” who “work to empower women, engage youth and catalyze innovation and technology” and support […]