We believe that an object is only as beautiful as the environment in which it is made. That's why we guarantee quality - not only in the products we make, but also in the lives of the craftsmen we work with.
Fair Trade certifications exist primarily for food products such as bananas, coffee, tea and cocoa, but also increasingly for textiles. The market for handicrafts and home accessories is comparatively small and unfortunately there are no defined standards yet.
By Native works closely with small social enterprises (many of which have won awards) and we ensure that every individual involved in the production process of our goods is treated with respect, works in a safe environment and receives a fair wage.
For us, fair pay means a payment above the defined Fairtrade standard. For us, this means a living wage instead of a statutory, regional minimum wage. A wage is considered living wage if it not only covers the costs of food and housing, but also enables investments in health and education as well as reserves for emergencies.
For us, working ethically also means that artisans can work in their own environment. By staying at home, they help to preserve their culture, their own heritage, the art of craftsmanship and, above all, their communities.
Fair trade ensures the dignity of artisans and helps women and men to become role models for their communities.
In addition, we invest 10% of our proceeds in artisan communities by providing grants for entrepreneurship development.