Dating back many centuries, Ajrakh block-printing is a traditional Indian craft that uses vivid natural dyes and wooden blocks to print unique patterns on cotton fabric. The process is elaborate and laborious, requiring numerous stages of printing, dyeing, and washing to achieve the gorgeous designs.
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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 “Trade Alternative Reform Action,” is the oldest organization we partner with, having begun in 1966.
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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 the importance of storytelling and celebrating the essence of the makers.
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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 hundreds of women makes our longstanding partnership even more meaningful.
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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 workplace for women in Udaipur and Delwara, India, Sadhna's membership has grown to include over 600 women.
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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 groups, especially women.
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As longtime Fair Trade Federation members, we explain how we practice the 9 Principles of Fair Trade.
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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 to see what she learned about simplicity, empowerment, and sustainable fashion along the way.
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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 with the fashion revolution no matter where you are.
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 who make the clothes we wear. Read and take action today!
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You hop off the subway at your usual station, weaving through throngs of morning commuters as you make your way to...
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Hi, nice to meet you! I'm Bernadette – Chicagoan born, raised, and still residing. I'm a full-time Occupational Th...
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In March, the Fair Trade Federation held its annual conference in Denver, Colorado.
Maureen, Mata's founder, gave ...
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A Q&A with Californian Mata fan Deborah B.!
Tell us about your personal style and your lifestyle.My style is ...
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What to do when your body is telling you "Baby, it’s cold outside" while your heart is still singing "Climb every ...
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