A perfect time to choose craft with conscience.
October marks Fair Trade Month, a moment to reflect on how we source, produce, and consume. As a socially minded brand or buyer, it’s your opportunity to amplify impact by choosing partnerships that align with ethical values.
For our clients and partners, Fair Trade Month is more than a marketing moment. It’s a reminder of why working with us isn’t just a transaction — it’s a commitment to empowering artisans and transforming communities.
Why fair trade matters.
Fair trade isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a set of principles and practices designed to rebalance power in global trade, and to ensure that those who do the hands-on work of creating are treated with dignity. Some key dimensions:
- Fair wages & stable income — artisans aren’t exploited; they earn enough to support themselves and their families.
- Safe working conditions & transparency — systems that respect health, safety, and open partnerships.
- Long-term relationships, not one-off orders — so that artisans can plan, invest, and grow.
- Reinvestment in communities — part of the value created is reinvested in education, health, or skills.
- Environmental responsibility — use of local materials, lower waste, attentive sourcing.
During Fair Trade Month, many organizations highlight stories, educational campaigns, or certified product lines — but for us, these values are woven into daily practice.
How we live and breath Fair Trade.
When you collaborate with Crafts by Solid, you’re partnering with a producer whose mission is rooted in ethical practices. A few ways we walk the talk:
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Direct partnerships with artisans
Crafts by Solid works directly with skilled makers in Peru, India, and Kenya — without exploitative middle layers.
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Empowering marginalized women & communities
Every piece you order supports fair employment, strengthens communities, and opens opportunities especially for women.
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Local materials & respect for traditions
We use materials available in their contexts, honoring local knowledge, minimizing unnecessary shipping, and embedding authenticity.
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Profit reinvested into social programs
The commercial operations of Crafts by Solid help fund social projects — such as training, community support, awareness building — in the very communities where production takes place.
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Full-service, ethical supply chain
From sourcing to quality control to logistics, Crafts by Solid handles the full chain — relieving clients from micromanaging and ensuring that the fair principles are maintained throughout.
In short: with Crafts by Solid, “how it’s made” truly does matter!
