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Fair Trade Producer Spotlight: Tara Projects

Fair Trade Producer Spotlight: Tara Projects

  • Mata Traders
  • 19 Apr, 2022

All Mata Traders jewelry comes through Tara Projects in Delhi, India. Recognized as a Guaranteed Fair Trade member of the WFTO, Tara, which stands for... Read More ››

Fair Trade Producer Spotlight: Indigene

Fair Trade Producer Spotlight: Indigene

  • Mata Traders
  • 16 Apr, 2022

The traditional Indian textiles you see in many Mata designs are the result of our partnership with Indigene Craft, a fair trade label built on... Read More ››

Fair Trade Producer Spotlight: Creative Handicrafts

Fair Trade Producer Spotlight: Creative Handicrafts

  • Katie Gavenda
  • 05 Apr, 2022

Creative Handicrafts is a fair trade organization that produces Mata Traders apparel in Mumbai, India. Their dedication to community development and providing a supportive environment for... Read More ››

Fair Trade Producer Spotlight: Sadhna

Fair Trade Producer Spotlight: Sadhna

  • Mata Traders
  • 31 Mar, 2022

If you love our hand embroidery, you have our fair trade partner Sadhna to thank for much of it. A passionate and supportive community and... Read More ››

Fair Trade Producer Spotlight: Mahaguthi Craft With a Conscience

Fair Trade Producer Spotlight: Mahaguthi Craft With a Conscience

  • Mata Traders
  • 27 Mar, 2022

A supporter of family-owned artisan printing and weaving units, this WFTO Guaranteed Fair Trade Member also provides goods, skills training, and development programs to marginalized... Read More ››

The 9 Principles of Fair Trade

The 9 Principles of Fair Trade

  • Mata Traders
  • 01 Oct, 2021

As longtime Fair Trade Federation members, we explain how we practice the 9 Principles of Fair Trade. Read More ››

A Sustainable Fashion Journey Starts With Just One Dress

A Sustainable Fashion Journey Starts With Just One Dress

  • Mata Traders
  • 12 Jul, 2021

Could you wear just one dress for 100 days? That’s exactly what one of our customers did this spring. We caught up with her afterward... Read More ››

6 Ways to Join the Fashion Revolution

6 Ways to Join the Fashion Revolution

  • Mata Traders
  • 22 Apr, 2019

This Fashion Revolution Week let's unite to make fashion a force for good! Check out our handy resource guide on ways you can get involved... Read More ››

A Letter to the Fashion Industry from a Former Child Labor Worker

A Letter to the Fashion Industry from a Former Child Labor Worker

  • Carly Gerber
  • 23 Jan, 2019

Child labor survivor turned activist, Nasreen Sheikh offers a call to action to the fashion industry CEO's that will improve the lives of the people... Read More ››

An Easy Way to Be a Socially Conscious Consumer

An Easy Way to Be a Socially Conscious Consumer

  • Mata Traders
  • 28 Aug, 2018

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Customer Love: Bernadette's Cute Summer Outfits

Customer Love: Bernadette's Cute Summer Outfits

  • Mata Traders
  • 18 Jun, 2018

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Inspiration for Social Entrepreneurship

Inspiration for Social Entrepreneurship

  • Mata Traders
  • 04 Jun, 2018

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Mata Love: Deborah B.

Mata Love: Deborah B.

  • Mata Traders
  • 14 Apr, 2018

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All Bundled Up

All Bundled Up

  • Mata Traders
  • 21 Feb, 2018

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Guest Post: Ethical Style for Your Baby Bump

Guest Post: Ethical Style for Your Baby Bump

  • Mata Traders
  • 19 Feb, 2018

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3 Inspirational Women Who Empower Me

3 Inspirational Women Who Empower Me

  • Michelle Thomas
  • 25 Jan, 2018

At the inaugural Women’s Convention in Detroit last October, I was fortunate to meet hundreds of inspirational women. Many of these women now have a... Read More ››

Mata Love: April S.

Mata Love: April S.

  • Katie Gavenda
  • 16 Jan, 2018

I was raised to be thrifty. My family and I were always looking for “a good deal,” so we often shopped sales and clearance racks. Read More ››

Gift Guide: The Quality Craver

Gift Guide: The Quality Craver

  • Mata Traders
  • 13 Dec, 2017

Our Production team is responsible for ensuring ALL Mata fashions are produced consistently, finished properly, and delivered on time. Read More ››

Gift Guide: For The Empowered Creative

Gift Guide: For The Empowered Creative

  • Mata Traders
  • 11 Dec, 2017

The Mata wish lists keep on coming – this time from our Design team! Kristin and Justine spend their days perfecting new prints and designing... Read More ››

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: FOR A HOLIDAY HOMEBODY

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: FOR A HOLIDAY HOMEBODY

  • Mata Traders
  • 06 Dec, 2017

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Holiday Gift Guide: For The Chicago Native & Those Making A New Home

Holiday Gift Guide: For The Chicago Native & Those Making A New Home

  • Mata Traders
  • 01 Dec, 2017

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