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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...
Read More 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 & Recycled Materials

Woman-Founded & Owned

Gives Back

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Aurate is a fine jewelry maker that cares as much about ethics and people as they do about quality and craftsmanship! Diamonds adhere stricl...
Read More Aurate is a fine jewelry maker that cares as much about ethics and people as they do about quality and craftsmanship! Diamonds adhere stricly to the Kimberly Process. 14K and 18K gold pieces are made from recycled gold. Pearls are sourced from sustainable farms. All craftspeople and makers are paid fair wages, whether they are designing out of Aurate's New York City studio or casting and finishing at their partner facility in Thailand (who also happens to be a Certified Member of the Responsible Jewellery Council). This is truly jewelry to love for the ages.

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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 is an ethical and sustainable brand that honors the ancestral wisdom and talent of Haitians. Everything is made using traditional...
Read More Deux Mains is an ethical and sustainable brand that honors the ancestral wisdom and talent of Haitians. Everything is made using traditional craft methods in a solar-powered, women-owned factory in Haiti. 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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Made with Natural & Sustainable Materials

Artisan Made in Peru

Produced in Small Batches

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ELEVEN SIX offers an elevated approach to knitwear combining contemporary design with traditional Andean knitting techniques. Pieces are cre...
Read More ELEVEN SIX offers an elevated approach to knitwear combining contemporary design with traditional Andean knitting techniques. Pieces are created from the finest spun Alpaca yarns and Peruvian pima cottons. Fibers are produced by two Fair Trade certified Peruvian Mills that maintain high standards of sustainability and care for the animals during shearing. Garments are made by three small family-owned businesses who work with networks of skilled artisan cooperatives. Production methods include hand and machine knitting, macram and crochet.

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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 ...
Read More 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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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 ...
Read More 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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Handcrafted by Artisans in Uganda & Peru

Promotes Fair Wages & Ethical Employment

Provides Jobs & Economic Opportunity for Women

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Ten years ago, Krochet Kids and Known Supply's founders started a production facility and community development project in Uganda, a country...
Read More Ten years ago, Krochet Kids and Known Supply's founders started a production facility and community development project in Uganda, a country ravaged by rebel violence and civil war. This has grown into a global social enterprise. Each Known Supply & Krochet Kids piece is hand-signed by the maker, and customers can search the Known Supply site to read each maker's bio. Krochet Kids products are handmade by artisans in Uganda and Peru. Known Supply makes all of their woven hats at ASI which is the world's first Fair Trade Certified production facility in China. All apparel is made in a factory in Peru that provides meaningful job training and employment to women and offers onsite childcare. They also work with four Fair Trade Certified factories in India.

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Made with Organic, Sustainable & Vegan Materials

Ethically & Transparently Sourced

Shares 90% of Profits with Workers and Charity

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Ninety Percent was founded on a revolutionary spirit of care. They share 90% of profits with their workers and charitable causes that care f...
Read More Ninety Percent was founded on a revolutionary spirit of care. They share 90% of profits with their workers and charitable causes that care for people and the planet. Only the remaining 10% of profits go to shareholder. The five causes they support are Big Life, WildAid, BRAC, Children's Hope and War Child UK. All of their products are vegan. They use natural, renewable and certified organic materials, including GOTS certified organic cotton, linen, hemp, recycled cotton yarn, sustainably sourced cellulose from Lenzing, Modal and Tencel. They also prioritize fair work environments, garment longevity, transparency and traceability, animal welfare and water stewardship.

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Handcrafted by Artisans in Emerging Markets

Ethically & Transparently Sourced

Produced in Small Batches

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OBAKKI believes in putting people first. Their artisans are part of their extensive global family, and the ability to sustain themselves and...
Read More OBAKKI believes in putting people first. Their artisans are part of their extensive global family, and the ability to sustain themselves and their communities will always be their top priority. Products are made by traditional artisans and rural co-ops under fair trade conditions. A portion of sales supports the OBAKKI Foundation which reinvests in artisan communities and has brought clean water, education and medical care to millions.

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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...
Read More 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.