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Handcrafted by Artisans in Latin America

Promotes Fair Wages & Ethical Employment

Non-Toxic & Sustainably Made

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Adelante's footwear and other responsible leather goods promote economic development in Latin America. Everything is ethically crafted by ar...
See All Adelante's footwear and other responsible leather goods promote economic development in Latin America. Everything is ethically crafted by artisans. No mass production. No sweatshops. Leather is sourced from Lefarc Tannery, one of the most sustainable tanneries in the Americas. This solar powered factory uses vegetable tanning methods free from toxic chemicals, treats wastewater, reduces water usage by up to 50% and repurposes waste and byproducts into collagen for beauty products.

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Made with Sustainable Materials

Artisan Made in Nepal

Promotes Fair Wages & Ethical Employment

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Baabuk makes shoes and slippers from recyclable and renewable wool. They source wool from Portugal and New Zealand. In Portugal, the sheep a...
See All Baabuk makes shoes and slippers from recyclable and renewable wool. They source wool from Portugal and New Zealand. In Portugal, the sheep are certified mulesing-free and live in the protected area of Serra de Estela Natural Park. In New Zealand, farmers use eco-friendly water and soap washing processes. Their factory in Nepal pays 25% higher than the national average. Ensures safe working conditions. Employs more women than men.

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100% Vegan & Cruelty Free

Made with Natural & Sustainable Materials

Ethically Made in Spain & India

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Bhava is a woman-owned and animal-free footwear brand. Their compassionate approach to design and production goes beyond using leather alter...
See All Bhava is a woman-owned and animal-free footwear brand. Their compassionate approach to design and production goes beyond using leather alternatives. From organic cotton linings to hand painted, embossed cork and premium recycled microfibers, Bhava sources sustainable materials from Europe and India. Their shoes are handcrafted using the best of both traditional and cutting-edge comfort technology. Bhava works with ateliers in Spain and Mumbai.

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Handcrafted by Artisans in Palestine

Preserves Indigenous Culture & Crafts

Provides Jobs & Economic Opportunity for Women

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Darzah shoes, bags and accessories are handmade by women artisans in Palestine. All earn a living wage, well above the local minimum. They p...
See All Darzah shoes, bags and accessories are handmade by women artisans in Palestine. All earn a living wage, well above the local minimum. They practice tatreez embroidery, a traditional art form that has been passed down from mother to daughter for centuries. Every motif holds significant meaning. Most makers are their childrens' primary caretakers. Many don't have reliable transportation. That's why Darzah delivers materials directly to anyone who chooses to work from home rather than in the studio. With Darzah, women have freedom to earn an income.

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Made with Sustainable & Responsibly Sourced Materials

Ethically Made in Haiti

Made in a Solar Powered Factory

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Deux Mains honors the ancestral wisdom, talent and perseverance of Haiti's people. When a catastrophic earthquake decimated the country in 2...
See All Deux Mains honors the ancestral wisdom, talent and perseverance of Haiti's people. When a catastrophic earthquake decimated the country in 2010, Deux Mains founder Julie Colombino-Billingham saw the need for dignified employment. That was the catalyst. Bags, shoes and accessories are made using traditional craft methods in a solar-powered, women-owned factory. Materials are upcycled, sustainable and responsibly-sourced. Deux Mains ensures safe working conditions. A liveable wage. Health insurance. Access to education.

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Handcrafted by Artisans in Latin America

Made with Sustainable Materials

Promotes Fair Wages & Ethical Employment

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Fortress is a women's shoe and accessories brand that works with family-owned shoemakers in Peru and Colombia to create artisanal, handmade ...
See All Fortress is a women's shoe and accessories brand that works with family-owned shoemakers in Peru and Colombia to create artisanal, handmade products. They pay fair wages, promote gender equity and ensure good working conditions for all of their workers. Their shoes are handcrafted using high quality, natural materials including leather, wood and rubber.

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Handcrafted by Artisans in Pakistan

Made with Responsibly Sourced & Local Materials

Promotes Fair Wages & Ethical Employment

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Fuchsia is a woman-owned brand that makes shoes to benefit both the wearer and the maker. Shoes are handcrafted in Pakistan in a traditional...
See All Fuchsia is a woman-owned brand that makes shoes to benefit both the wearer and the maker. Shoes are handcrafted in Pakistan in a traditional workshop, from leather cutting to embroidery to assembly. Workers receive a living income which means they can provide their families with food, shelter, education and healthcare.

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Ethically Made Luxury

Handcrafted by Artisans in Peru

Gives Back

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Huma Blanco is a woman-owned footwear brand founded by third generation shoemaker and designer Adriana Crocco. Her shoemaking heritages are ...
See All Huma Blanco is a woman-owned footwear brand founded by third generation shoemaker and designer Adriana Crocco. Her shoemaking heritages are Peruvian and Italian, both known for quality craftsmanship and artistry. Products are designed and handmade in Crocco's home country of Peru, providing sustainable income and longterm jobs for artisan shoemakers. Materials include hides and textiles in their pure form or dyed naturally. A portion of proceeds is donated to Ninos del Arco Iris, providing basic healthcare and education to families in Cusco, Peru.

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Ethically Made in Kyrgyzstan

Handcrafted by Artisans

Made with Locally Sourced Wool

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Kyrgies makes wool slippers and house shoes that are comfortable, stylish and sustainably and ethically made. Everything is made from vegeta...
See All Kyrgies makes wool slippers and house shoes that are comfortable, stylish and sustainably and ethically made. Everything is made from vegetable-tanned leather and locally and sustainably sourced wool. Did you know that Kyrgyz sheep produce wool with long fibers that are specifically perfect for felting? They're also mulesing free. Kyrgies works with a women-owned and operated factory in Kyrgyzstan that also hires more women than men and pays everyone a living wage. They use minimal and recycled packaging.

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Promotes Fair Wages & Ethical Employment

Made with Responsibly Sourced Materials

Woman-Owned

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Made Trade is a highly curated ethical marketplace where you will find home goods, accessories and clothing products ranging in style from b...
See All Made Trade is a highly curated ethical marketplace where you will find home goods, accessories and clothing products ranging in style from bold prints to boho chic to fashionably minimalist. This woman owned and family run business is fully committed to equity, sustainability and transparency. You can even filter by: fair trade produced, made with sustainable materials, handcrafted by artisans, made in the USA, BIPOC owned, woman owned, recycled and vegan. Made Trade is climate neutral certified.

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Ethically made in Peru, Mexico & Kenya

Made with Responsibly Sourced Materials

Radically Transparent Supply Chain

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Nisolo makes responsible footwear, bags and accessories for women and men. 95% of their leather uppers originate from Leather Working Group ...
See All Nisolo makes responsible footwear, bags and accessories for women and men. 95% of their leather uppers originate from Leather Working Group Certified tanneries. At their solar powered factory in Peru, all employees are paid independently-verified living wages and have access to in-house financial literacy training. Nisolo also works with an ethical factory in Leon, Mexico, and independent artisans in Kenya. They maintain 0% net carbon emissions by measuring, reducing and offsetting 100% of their carbon emissions from the start of their supply chain all the way to product shipment. Their Shoe Reclamation Program incentivizes customers to participate in upcycling and recycling. It's no wonder Nisolo is a Certified B Corporation.

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Handcrafted by Artisans in Emerging Markets

Preserves Indigenous Culture & Crafts

Made with Sustainable Materials

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Ocelot Market works with artisans who make fashion forward shoes by hand. It originally worked with three artisan workshops in Thailand, Mor...
See All Ocelot Market works with artisans who make fashion forward shoes by hand. It originally worked with three artisan workshops in Thailand, Morocco and Turkey. Today they work with 100 artisan workshops and artisan focused brands all around the world! Their products are made by craftspeople who have been using traditional techniques passed down for generations that are inherent to a specific culture. Their brand partners use materials that are natural, locally sourced, upcycled, recycled and never over produced.

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Ethically Made in Mexico

Handcrafted by Artisans

Produced in Small Batches

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SOLS is a women-owned footwear brand founded by sister duo Liz and Cici that celebrates their Mexican-American culture and supports artisans...
See All SOLS is a women-owned footwear brand founded by sister duo Liz and Cici that celebrates their Mexican-American culture and supports artisans. Every pair of SOLS is ethically designed, woven and finished by artisans from Mexican pueblitos. SOLS pays fair wages so makers can provide for their families. Without SOLS, many of these artisans would have to travel far distances to sell their shoes or take their children out of school to work. SOLS are made from sun tanned leather shaped with vegetable oil or vegan cactus leather. Natural and recycled rubber. And non-toxic, water-based glue.