The clothes we wear make an impact, one way or another. Bound together in their threads, is power. It's a vote for the kind of world you want to live in; a vote for how we treat the earth and its people. Each piece of clothing is made by someone, somewhere. And since 90% of garment workers are women, accountability in fashion is fundamentally about women's rights.
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How to support local artisans when you travel
Posted on March 18 2019
Supporting artisanship and local communities is at the heart of our fair trade clothing brand! As travel season launches full swing, we wanted to get the low-down from one of our favorite ethical travel writers, Misty Foster of Green Suitcase Travel, on how to make sure your tourist dollars are having the best possible impact, supporting artisans and local economies.
Handloomed Clothing
Posted on January 23 2019
A handwoven textile is more than just a piece of fabric; it’s a piece of history. Peruvian textiles can be traced back for thousands of years. Careful preservation has kept this art form alive today, and the skilled artisans who create the woven fabrics used in our designs, do so by combining heritage techniques passed down through generations, with technology that ranges from traditional to modern.
Choosing Gifts That Do Good
Posted on November 01 2018
What if your gift gave more? A fair trade gift is a gift of economic empowerment, a gift of education, a gift of environmental stewardship. A fair trade gift celebrates the cultural diversity, it honors cultural heritage, and revitalize traditions. Gift thoughtfully.
Ethical Fashion: Empowering Women
Posted on September 18 2018
Our supply chain is built to be different, lifting women out of poverty, and empowering them to transcend their circumstances and achieve a better life for themselves, their families, and their communities through fair trade. When you wear INDIGENOUS, you are choosing a better way: clothing that is healthier for you and healthier for the world, soft on the earth and kind to the people who make it. You can feel the difference in every piece. Here are a few of the ways your INDIGENOUS purchase makes an impact in the lives of economically marginalized women in Peru.