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Recycled – Made with a significant proportion of recycled materials. |
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Environmentally Friendly – Made from materials that are sustainable and particularly environmentally friendly. |
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Artisan – Celebrating the best of traditional craftsmanship. These articles illustrate exquisite skill and incredible attention to detail. Mass production and the forces of globalisation threaten artisan producers and their communities, who often struggle to adapt to the competition. UNESCO recognises the importance of the preservation of traditional skills and knowledge and the benefits that are conferred when these skills are passed on, particularly within the same community. By purchasing items that celebrate traditional craftsmanship, Namaste is contributing to the preservation of traditional skills and indigenous cultural heritage and we hope and believe that we are contributing positively to this effort. |
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Food Safe - The material used in this product is safe for food contact. |
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GoodWeave – All of our rugs come from either GoodWeave licensed suppliers or from suppliers who are working towards GoodWeave accreditation. We are proud to support this pioneering charity that seeks to end child labour in rug weaving and to help educate and develop rug weaving communities. For more information visit goodweave.org |
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Child Rescue Nepal - Namaste has been supporting Child Rescue Nepal for almost
20 years. Child Rescue Nepal frees children from slavery. There are 5.5 million children in the world today who are trapped in slavery or similar practices. We contribute a percentage of all purchases we make from Nepal to Child Rescue Nepal. To find out more about the charity visit childrescuenepal.org |
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Fair Trade Forum India - Fair Trade Forum-India (FTF-I) is the National Network for Fair Trade in India. It works with more than 250,000 producers, artisans and farmers, through more than 100 member organisations. FTF-I is a not-for-profit organisation and is a member of the World Fair Trade Organisation, WFTO, which is the global face of Fair Trade. |
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Fair Trade Group Nepal - Fair Trade Group (FTG) Nepal is a consortium of fair trading organisations in Nepal. It seeks to promote the advancement of the socio-economic status of underprivileged and marginalised producers across the country. Its vision is to improve the quality of life of low income groups of people through Fair Trade. |
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World Fair Trade Organisation - As a global membership organisation of fair traders, the WFTO facilitate membership applications, ensure members follow the 10 Principles of Fair Trade through the Guarantee System, and improve the Fair Trade Standard. WFTO continues to strive for the best Fair Trade practices, nurtures and protects the core Fair Trade values and is the custodian and caretaker of the achievements of the Fair Trade movement. |
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Fair Trade USA - Founded in 1998 by the Institute for Agricultural Trade Policy (IATP), Fair Trade USA is an independent, nonprofit organization that sets standards, certifies, and labels products that promote sustainable livelihoods for farmers and workers and protect the environment. |
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Namaste Fair Trade - Namaste has an internal monitoring system for suppliers who are not members of a Fair Trade Organisation. This includes a detailed questionnaire about the suppliers policies, visits to the supplier and independent audits. |
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Eco Friendly - Products made without causing harm to the Earth, it's eco systems or virgin natural resources. |
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Sustainable - Goods produced on the principles of reducing waste, reusing resources in circulation and recycling wherever possible. Any natural materials used are from readily renewable, managed crops, such as jute or by-products from legitimate activities such as farming. |
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Ethical - Many small scale artisans do not have the resources and/or desire to become formally recognised by Fair Trade bodies. We are reluctant to exclude them on this basis and believe it is exactly these types of producers who need our help. Although we always encourage and offer assistance with membership, we respect cultural choices and are proud to help through trade subject to satisfactory audits and monitoring. |
