Spotlight On Importers/Rug Designers

malene b: From the beginning, Malene Barnett knew she would only use child-labor-free manufacturing facilities. "I'd seen the conditions in factories overseas, and the little children going to work, so I wanted to be part of an organization that shares my values," she says. When she read about GoodWeave, she said to herself, "This is what I want to be a part of."; More »
I + I src: In Iyaric, the dialect of English used by Rastafarians, “I and I” is a phrase that refers to the absolute oneness of two persons, the oneness of all humanity. So isn’t “I + I” an odd name for a stylish, Italian, multi-disciplinary design company specializing in limited edition furniture, objets d’art for the home, and conceptual and minimalist handmade rugs? “Absolutely not!” says I+I co-founder Paolo Giordano.; More »
Nepal Rugs and Carpets: John London of Nepal Rugs and Carpets says that, from the first, he wanted to appeal to clients who would appreciate handmade Tibetan rugs that are not only breathtakingly beautiful but also completely "green." Given his love of natural products, his deep concern for the environment and his desire to end child labor in the rug industry, John sought GoodWeave certification. "I just wanted to make sure that our business was giving back to the community. GoodWeave helps us to do that!"; More »
emma gardner design (egd), llc: emma gardner design, llc, in Litchfield, Connecticut, produces fine contemporary interior products including handmade rugs, luxurious alpaca/wool throws and superior quality pillows for use in home, office and hospitality spaces. Founder Emma Gardner is strongly committed to good labor practices and is a proud member of GoodWeave.; More »
Sacco Carpets: Marc Sacco, founder of Sacco Carpet, has traveled the world to all the major rug-weaving centers and has seen the working conditions and the problems of weavers in third world countries. He believes that it's one thing to prevent children from weaving rugs, and quite another to fund education programs for these children and return money to their communities for their protection. That, says Marc, is what sets GoodWeave apart—and it's why he's proud to be a member.; More »
Aleure, Ltd: Roslyn Johnson, principal of Aleure, Ltd., believes that the ancient crafts are only as beautiful as the high labor standards implemented in weaving them. "By establishing partnerships with humanitarian programs like GoodWeave, we hope to help the international community focus on resolving some of the remediable problems of working children everywhere."; More »
Messenger Rugs: In the age-old tradition of storytelling, Messenger Rugs seeks to instill hope and healing through rugs designed with visually inspired tales from cultures around the world. The GoodWeave label on the underside of every Messenger Rug tells another story―that the weavers who made it were treated fairly.; More »
Lapchi: In 2001, while working and studying in Kathmandu, Salman Khan and Kerry Smith envisioned a revolutionary approach to carpet-making, premised on the desire of customers for freedom of expression in designing their living and working environments. They named their venture Lapchi―Tibetan for "abode of creative energy"―and partnered with GoodWeave to assure customers that their highly customized design is accompanied by the best labor practices.; More »
Rug Art: "We had more guts than experience," laughs Sigal Sasson when she talks about the leap she and her husband took in opening Rug Art eight years ago. Their guts and talent have paid off. With two showrooms in California and others in New York, San Francisco, Chicago and Florida, Rug Art designs some of the most sought-after rugs in the industry. Joining GoodWeave was an easy choice, after they visited a GoodWeave school. "Once we saw those kids, we just looked at their faces and then at each other and said, 'Let's do it.'"; More »
Bev Hisey Textile Designs and Creations: After a 25-year career in fashion and textile design, Bev Hisey decided to produce handmade rugs in India—but the shift from producing in Canada to India presented an ethical challenge. She had heard horror stories about poor working conditions abroad, most notably child labor. Learning about the GoodWeave inspections and monitoring program gave her the confidence to launch a new line of rugs.; More »; First Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next Last