Carpet of Life is actually a fair design brand and we make carpets of memories. We work in the Sahara in Morocco, and the carpets we make there are made from the clothes of the clients. People here in Europe, or in the States, have many clothes in their closets they aren’t wearing any more but…
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Crafting the loop: exploring the role of craft in recycling, reclaiming and renewing
Craft is a creative practice which constantly engages with resourceful, economic and human-centred approaches. With its supplemental nature, craft naturally finds purpose alongside larger scale industries by making use of waste and under-utilised materials to create something new, useful and meaningful. In this insight series we will take a closer look at how some of…
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Bábbarra Designs
Bábbarra Designs is one of the oldest continuously operating Indigenous textile enterprises in Australia. The establishment of Bábbarra Designs occurred alongside the rise to international fame of the artists of Maningrida Arts & Culture. Many of Bábbarra’s leading artists – Susan Marawarr, Jennifer Wurrkidj, Deborah Wurrkidj and Helen Lanyinwanga – attribute their artistic education to…
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Baobab Batik
Founded in 1991, Baobab Batik is a social enterprise based in Swaziland, Southern Africa. Now, Baobab Batik has evolved into a thriving enterprise employing 35 artisans full time, with 50% of profits reinvested into the company and the community. Each item is handmade by artisans who combine their skills and talents to create a beautiful and…
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Mekong Plus
Mekong+ is a social enterprise which specialises in high quality, hand crafted quilts and accessories. Their Indo-Chine inspired quilt ranges use patchwork, piecing and intricate stitch details to create a contemporary aesthetic. They use the highest quality silks, cottons, and beautiful vintage ethnic embroideries sourced from around Vietnam. The Mekong+ accessories range combines locally sourced,…
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Ock Pop Tok
Ock Pop Tok works from a platform of fair trade, which is reflected in their commitment to pay fair wages, ensure safe working conditions and cultivate local and international markets that provide a sustainable source of income for artisans and their communities. Based in Luang Prabang, Ock Pop Tok works with the finest, locally sourced raw materials, overseeing all aspects…
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Carpet of Life
The Carpet of Life concept is based on traditional Moroccan carpets called Boucherouite or Boucherwi, made by most families from nomadic background. This craft is relying on instinct and experience rather than set design rules. Details are derived from nature, perfumes, sounds and tastes. Boucherouite carpets can be made from almost anything… second-hand clothing, tea…
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Selyn
Founded in 1991 by Sandra Wanduragala, Selyn started its work with 15 women in the village of Wanduragala in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka. Joined shortly thereafter by her brother, Hilary Wanduragala, Selyn now has nearly 1000 members within its organisation. Selyn is Sri Lanka’s only Fair Trade guaranteed company and supplies to Fair Traders and commercial…
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Life Interwoven
Life Interwoven is a social enterprise founded by a group of like-minded friends with the inspiration to fight disadvantage and poverty as well as helping to conserve traditional textile and handicrafts in South East Asia. In particular Life Interwoven aims to help small village-based enterprises by supporting enterprises that still use traditional and artisan techniques.…
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Basha Enterprises
Each woman’s story varies, but for each her circumstances have put her at high risk of harm or resulted in her exploitation. Through the recently established Friends of Basha foundation, Basha also works with employees’ children ensuring the cycle of poverty and victimisation is broken. Basha hopes that all who work with them will be inspired…
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