Women cooperatives in Nepal and India is where Mata Traders sources its fair trade artisan designs. Like many social businesses working with handicraft and artisan groups in less-industrialized countries, the worker rights don't stop at a livable wage. Childcare is offered on the premises for the mothers who need it and health care is also available.
Mata Traders offers a range of clothing, jewelry, fashion accessories and home decor. One of the core designs in the company is based on block printing, which is stemmed from India's history of fabric production. Due to industrialization, many weavers and block printers have found it difficult to find employment, which is where Mata wishes to come in.
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Block-Printed Artisan Clothing
Mata Traders Fuses Style and Ethics with Fair Trade Cooperatives
Trend Themes
1. Fair Trade Artisan Designs - Opportunity for businesses to partner with artisan groups in less-industrialized countries and promote fair trade practices.
2. Block Printing Revival - Potential for businesses to revive the traditional art of block printing and incorporate it into their designs.
3. Integrated Social Services - Businesses can explore offering additional support services like childcare and healthcare to their employees, promoting worker rights.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion industry can collaborate with fair trade artisan groups to create ethically sourced and unique designs.
2. Home Decor - Home decor industry can incorporate block printing techniques into their products to offer customers a unique and traditional aesthetic.
3. Social Services - Companies can explore integrating social services like childcare and healthcare for their employees, promoting employee well-being.