Ethical Fashion Blog

Maureen speaks at Green Fest
Do you know where your shirt was made? And under what conditions? Mata Traders is transforming the garment industry, proving it is possible to work with small-scale producers and pay a living wage, all while creating a product that sells.
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Mata Spring Begins!
Just arrived from India this week, our new line has got us looking forward to warm weather.  New dresses, jackets, skirts, and tops in the bold block print fabrics we're known for.  Lots of hand-stitched details.  Plus cute accessories, like headbands, scarves, and bags.  Beautiful new jewelry, too.
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Welcome to Mata Traders' blog!

We'll use this space so you can learn more about Mata Traders and the women's cooperatives and artisans that make our clothes and jewelry. Please check back here often for stories and pictures from our travels in India, anecdotes about starting up a small business, information on fair trade, and discussion of the latest fashion.  We'll also use this space to offer special deals on our fair trade clothing and accessories and to announce events where we'll be selling our line.

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