India has always been renowned for its rich silk fabrics, woodcarvings and carpets. However, many of these products are produced in conditions of abject poverty for the craftsmen, exploited by large producers and moneylenders. Global Crafts works closely with a not-for-profit artisan partner, based in Mumbai that works to promote Fair Trade and Fair Trade practices. They are members of The World Fair Trade Organization and ensure that the benefits of handicraft production reach the craftspeople themselves.
