Artisans and India Fashion Week
Recently, the Indian Fashion Week took the whole “who made my clothes” notion to another level. Designers took a novel approach by showcasing the artisans who create the clothes at various workstations on the ramp. It was great to read Vikas Pandey’s (at the BBC) coverage of this great story: Artisans on the ramp […]
Artesan Profile : Connected In Hope
Earlier this month we featured Minke Dancha in our series celebrating International Women’s Day, who works with Connected In Hope. We caught up founder, Ryane Murnane to learn more about the organization. My background is in social work, and my early career was spent in Atlanta working with pregnant women who were battling drug addiction. […]
Social Impact Stories: Rahaf, Darzah Designs/CCF – West Bank
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we are showcasing the individuals who make up the artisan industry. Today, we are honoured to present Rahaf who works with Darzah Designs and Child’s Cup Full. My name is Rahaf and I am really happy with the work here because I work with something enjoy and i’m able to […]
Social Impact Series: Eva Hernández Tolentino, Amarella – Mexico
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we are showcasing the individuals who make up the artisan industry. Today, we are honoured to presentEva Hernández Tolentino who works with Amarella. My name is Eva Hernández Tolentino. I was the first artisan to join Amarella´s team. I currently live with one of my sons, my daughter and my husband. […]
Artesan Profile: Fiber Resource Center, Bangladesh
We were delighted to be introduced to Fiber Resource Center Bangladesh (FRC), an organization that produces fabric and textiles by recycling pineapple fiber and thrilled to have Ummaima Dawood, Director of FRC Bangladesh, share their fascinating story here. FRC Bangladesh, as the name implies, is an organization that researches and develops plant based fibers with […]
Letting serendipity lead to a weaving village in Laos
Guest blogger Mary Louise Marino is a startup social entrepreneur and founder of Indigo Lion Artisan Boutique. Her three-month journey across Southeast Asia and Northeast India is in part to connect with artisan groups, learn about their work, and begin selecting her initial collection for her shop. Serendipity connected her with village weavers in Thabou […]
Eco Fashion Prediction
With ethical fashion and “conscious consumerism” on the rise, there is a desire to learn more about global business practices and an hunger for transparency in these transactions. Ecouterre recently published a great article on the Eco Fashion Predictions for 2016. Learn more about what some of the leaders in this burgeoning field are […]
Artesan Profile: Amarella, Mexico
We recently caught up with Lina Moreno Velez, founder of Amarella to learn more about how she was inspired to set up an organization that supports and preserves Mexican artisans and their culture. Originally from Colombia, we were intrigued by her story and vision and wanted to share this with you. The idea to set […]
Songa Designs Launches Accessories Club!
We were delighted to learn of our friends Songa Designs recent launch of their Accessories Club. What a creative way to create a steady source of income and develop a steady following at the same time! Based around a monthly subscription, Songa Designs offers three options: Annual $44.95/month; Quarterly $48.95/month; Bi-Annual $46.95/month. Every member receives […]
Opportunities and challenges of e-commerce platform
By Guest Blogger Rumi Takama (Founder, Jalak Bali) Originally from Japan I have spent half of my life overseas and have always been inspired by people, culture, traditions and food in different regions of the world and what nature has to offer to us. I currently live in Bali, Indonesia and have launched Jalak Bali, […]