Ethical Fashion Blog

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.

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.

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.

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.

Galentine's Day gifts made easy, with this list of favorite jewelry pieces and home goods.

Try out some of these strategies to keep in touch with friends and family and prioritize self care through the dreary winter months.

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

From lounging on a couch to the walking streets of a farmer's market, we have dress options that'll allow you to choose style AND comfort.

The recent COVID-19 surge in India is horrifying. As restrictions are easing for many of us, many parts of the worl...

Our co-founder, Michelle, writes about International Women's Day and this year's Choose to Challenge theme reflecting on two Chicagoans: her own mother, and former first lady Michelle Obama.

Pay homage to dresses and the magical moments that happen when we wear them, on March 6, National Dress Day. Our co-founder Michelle had a momentous day in a Mata Traders dress.

This Galentine's Day, send your friends an ethical gift. Get creative with your gift-giving, or try sending a product from any of our favorite ethical companies.