Perspectives for More Inclusive and Impactful Fair Trade. Analysis of the Handloom Industry in Nepal

Abstract

Fair trade movement is keeping evolving and developing new, more impactful practices, dedicated to multi-faceted support of producers and protection of natural environment. Hand looming is a disappearing craft of a high cultural value and a traditional profession providing income to a significant amount of people from the global south. The industry relies on a support of local non-profit organizations, the same as the artisans who hand wave. The article explores the possibilities for international, fair collaboration within the global community of conscious fashion and sustainable design, which benefits both sides: the craftsmen and the designers.