Spotlight on Craft - The Rug Company Email Archive

From: The Rug Company - Thursday Apr 21, 2022 06:35 pm

Spotlight on Craft

INTERNATIONAL EARTH DAY

Our Sustainable Journey

On this International Earth Day, we are proud to share The Sarabande Collection, our latest collaboration with five independent artists, championing the power of collaborative and responsible craftsmanship.

SHOP SARABANDE

"It is vital that we know how our product is made, where it’s made and who makes it to ensure that the highest standards are met. We take pride in our story and as we continue to grow, we endeavour to create the most ethically and environmentally sound rugs."

James Seuss, CEO

ETHICAL CRAFTSMANHIP

Wool & Silk

Responsibly sourced materials and ancient techniques are integral to the making of our rugs.

MASTERFUL TECHNIQUES

Hand Carving

The motif of Hibiki is painstakingly cut into pattern to create either a carved or raised effect.

ETHICAL CRAFTSMANHIP

Wool & Silk

Responsibly sourced materials and ancient techniques are integral to the making of our rugs.

CONSIDERED PARTNERSHIPS

Our Community

We are committed to supporting our suppliers and craftspeople and are proud to champion a traditional knowledge.

CONSISTENT EVALUATION

Responsibly Trading

At present we are undergoing a vigorous assessment with Positive Luxury to evaluate our efforts and earn our Butterfly Mark Certification. This trust mark is awarded to luxury brands, retailers and suppliers that meet the highest standards of verified ESG+ performance.

OUR JOURNEY

CHANGING THE PATTERN

Goodweave Certified

We have been members of GoodWeave since, 2007, a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring no child or forced labor is used in any of its registered productions. A percentage of the cost of labelled rugs goes to support grassroots social programs in India and Nepal.

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