It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Carry Somers

Artisan Call / Dignity of the Hand

17 April 2024

3 minutes

Left: Braulia Puma Choqueconza of Artesana Textil, Urubamba, Chinehero, Peru. Right: Vankar Shamjibhai Vishram, Master Weaver from Bhujodi, Kutch, Gujarat, India.

Artisan Manifesto Launched, Urges Designers and Brands to Listen to Voices of Artisans

Non-profit League of Artisans has released a Manifesto on the occasion of World Artisan Day calling on behalf of a “few of the millions of artisans around the world” highlighting the crucial role artisans play in preserving cultural heritage and addressing contemporary challenges.

Staff Writer

Challenging Times / Artisan Rights

17 April 2024

8 minutes

League of Artisans tries to ensure artisans’ voices are heard and their needs taken into account in global policy discussions, recommendations and legislation.

Artisan Craft An Essential Carrier of Cultural Values into the Next Generation

League of Artisans, a non-profit was formed to promote artisan skills as a vital response to global challenges, trusting in the transformational power of craft to create alternative futures. texfash.com talks to the globally-recognised activist-entrepreneur, Carry Somers, who is also Co-Founder of the decade-old Fashion Revolution.

Richa Bansal

Interview

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Handmade India / Climate Truths

25 October 2023

10 minutes

At the heart of craft systems and indigenous communities lies a symbiotic relationship with nature, a profound understanding of circular practices, and environmental stewardship. And craft, in its true sense, is very tangible. Crafts have climate-resilient ideas. India has traditional practices, which just need to be branded. The country has 1000 years of circular economy running in its villages.

Global Boiling: Intricate Connections Between Craft, Climate Change and Slow Fashion

How can craft serve as a potent climate solution? What are the critical areas for intervention needed for a sustainable craft ecosystem? Is craft a catalyst for sustainable fashion? What are the interventions needed for a sustainable craft ecosystem? A just-released report answers these questions and explores more.