As a Fair Trade supporter I am pleased to hear more and more in our society people have become more ethically aware than let’s say 5 to 10 years ago. It is rewarding when stopped in public by all different kinds all to ask “Hey where did you get your shoes? Those are nice!” Followed by the conversation that follows in which typically these days people don’t look at you like you have 3 heads when they get the reply “They’re fair trade made” thus must go into a whole explanation of what Fair Trade is. Although, one must say those make for some wonderful teaching moments for all parties in the discussion. This awareness ranges from every product from health to beauty products to fashion and finally ethical footwear. Albeit affordable ethical footwear
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Among one of my favorite personal choices of ethical footwear is called Inkkas. Such as the name of the brand as stated in their mission statement their shoes are crafted with respect for the environment and the local artisans of Peru who make them. Inkkas is dedicated to helping local communities as well as assisting globally. As part of the One Shoe One Tree Project the company plants one tree for every purchase. This is in effort to reforest the world in partnership with Trees For The Future. Deforestation is a serious plight not only Southern Indigenous communities face but numerous communities throughout the world. Owning several pairs of Inkkas I can tell you they have a wide variety of colors and styles impart to the authentic textile styles their local artisans stand by by and large. One of Inkkas latest styles is a Star Wars themed shoe. It should also be noted Inkkas like many Fair Trade companies offer a diversity of apparel ranging from not only footwear but also backpacks, belts, ponchos, and more. A second Fair Trade company I wish to highlight is called …show more content…
Teysha’s hub is based just outside of Antigua, Guatemala. Their motto is powerful yet simple one, “"Give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, he'll eat for a lifetime.” Powered by a team of microfinance and international development professionals the premise of Teshya is this, “Rather than give handouts or donations to communities in need, we believe in creating opportunities for these communities to use their talents and drive for the betterment of their own lives” as stated in their Social Impact statement. Beyond the main workshop lies a grassroots network of Women operated cooperatives, small businesses, and artisan groups that craft Teysha’s woven textiles by hand. The artisans work their crafts in their homes or communities. As a direct result 66+ families are financially supported through Teysha. Aside from Guatemala, Teysha further work with gifted artisan groups in Panama and Mexico. 100% of the wages goes to the respective artesans. Teysha offers rubber boots, slip ons, heels, sandals, bags, blankets, pillows, AND a buyer has the ability to customize their own
Among one of my favorite personal choices of ethical footwear is called Inkkas. Such as the name of the brand as stated in their mission statement their shoes are crafted with respect for the environment and the local artisans of Peru who make them. Inkkas is dedicated to helping local communities as well as assisting globally. As part of the One Shoe One Tree Project the company plants one tree for every purchase. This is in effort to reforest the world in partnership with Trees For The Future. Deforestation is a serious plight not only Southern Indigenous communities face but numerous communities throughout the world. Owning several pairs of Inkkas I can tell you they have a wide variety of colors and styles impart to the authentic textile styles their local artisans stand by by and large. One of Inkkas latest styles is a Star Wars themed shoe. It should also be noted Inkkas like many Fair Trade companies offer a diversity of apparel ranging from not only footwear but also backpacks, belts, ponchos, and more. A second Fair Trade company I wish to highlight is called …show more content…
Teysha’s hub is based just outside of Antigua, Guatemala. Their motto is powerful yet simple one, “"Give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, he'll eat for a lifetime.” Powered by a team of microfinance and international development professionals the premise of Teshya is this, “Rather than give handouts or donations to communities in need, we believe in creating opportunities for these communities to use their talents and drive for the betterment of their own lives” as stated in their Social Impact statement. Beyond the main workshop lies a grassroots network of Women operated cooperatives, small businesses, and artisan groups that craft Teysha’s woven textiles by hand. The artisans work their crafts in their homes or communities. As a direct result 66+ families are financially supported through Teysha. Aside from Guatemala, Teysha further work with gifted artisan groups in Panama and Mexico. 100% of the wages goes to the respective artesans. Teysha offers rubber boots, slip ons, heels, sandals, bags, blankets, pillows, AND a buyer has the ability to customize their own