“Fashion fades, style is eternal.” Rebuilding the foundations for an ethical & sustainable fashion industry

The ethical fashion movement and the #whomademyclothes campaign has been driven by a commitment to change the way the fashion industry engages with supply chains; pushing for transparency and accountability of brands who rely heavily on outsourced supply chains which engage with developing economies and utilise vulnerable workforces. The annual iteration of the #whomademyclothes campaign…

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Revitalising the craft of Shyrdak

In 2012, the shyrdak creative process, or the “art of Kyrgyz traditional felt carpets,” was included in UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safekeeping. This acknowledges the significance of the craft in Kyrgyz nomadic culture and the importance of maintaining the tradition as an expression of cultural identity. Nakta Designs’ mission is to promote this valuable…

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