Fair Trade: The reasoning behind our principles
In our blog we would like to introduce the basic principles of fair trade step by step — values that guide us in our work and that form the core of what we do.
Today we start with the first and perhaps most important principle: creating opportunities for economically disadvantaged producers.
In a world in which many people have to leave their homeland to look for work and a better life elsewhere, we as jewellery producers want to create perspectives and support people so that they can live and work where their roots are — in their own homeland, in their own culture.
Our production takes place in Togo, a country with a rich cultural heritage and a strong artisanal tradition. By working with local artisans, we want to promote the cultural and economic strength of the region. Our collaboration is designed for the long term. Prices and working arrangements are agreed with the artisans, and completed work is paid for upon delivery.
Our production takes place in Togo, a country with a rich cultural heritage and a strong artisanal tradition. By working with local artisans, we want to promote the cultural and economic strength of the region. Our collaboration is designed for the long term. Prices and working arrangements are agreed with the artisans, and completed work is paid for upon delivery.
Our collaboration allows our crocheters to earn a living without having to leave their families and communities — a value that is invaluable to us. Our aim is to provide the artisans with a reliable source of income in their own communities.
It is ironic that many political voices that speak against migration rarely promote fair trade as a solution, because fair and reliable income opportunities can contribute to improving economic prospects locally. This is how fair trade works at the root — by giving people the chance to lead a good, safe life in their homeland.
It is ironic that many political voices that speak against migration rarely promote fair trade as a solution, because fair and reliable income opportunities can contribute to improving economic prospects locally. This is how fair trade works at the root — by giving people the chance to lead a good, safe life in their homeland.
When we choose fair trade, it is a decision for humanity, for respect and for the future. Behind every piece of jewellery is the work of people with whom we have collaborated for many years.
We are proud to follow this path and we hope that our jewellery is not only beautiful, but also carries this important message.
We are proud to follow this path and we hope that our jewellery is not only beautiful, but also carries this important message.