The League of Artisans (LOA) works with eight cooperatives in India to create sustainable livelihoods for their artisans. Some of the techniques range from silk weaving to the ancient art of Kalamkari, a hand-painting technique that is over 3,000 years old.
Over 20 million artisans in India work in the handicrafts sector. Most of them live below the poverty line and in the county’s most remote areas. They are forced to sell their crafts through middlemen, and often earn less than 5% of the end price of their goods. League of Artisans ensures that the artisans are getting paid a fair wage and are helping preserve ancient techniques in the process.
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Summer Rayne Oakes writes her second monthly post from the fashion frontlines for Grist Magazine. Check out May's post of fair trade fashion.--
"Eco fashion" has definitely become the buzzword of the moment.
Within the last month alone, my office has received calls from over a half-dozen trade shows and runway organizers seeking to green their events. Apparel companies and clients feverishly searching for organic clothing sources are also becoming quite common. The press seems to be foaming at the mouth for new material too, which is always a good sign; but, in the U.S. at least, we have yet to graduate beyond the "green" theme. This week I'll be speaking to a U.K.-based women's glossy on "ethical fashion," a term I hear used far more frequently in Europe...
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