Saathay Ethical Arts

Saathay works with co-operatives and small producer groups in India to bring unique, quality products that are Fair Trade to the UK. We strongly believe that the uniqueness and authenticity of the handmade products that we bring to you represent the values, vision and purpose of the artisans. Historically, handmade crafts are legacies of cultural traditions. We will look to work with artisans who aim to preserve the cultural heritage of Indian crafts. Our mission is to provide artisans with the opportunity to expand beyond their local market while striving for the development of artisan communities and their environment. We will concentrate on developing trusting relationships with the artisans in order to understand the skill and passion that goes into their craft and work together with them to select unique, beautiful and high quality handcrafted products to bring to you. In India handicrafts continue to provide an important source of income, especially for women many of whom are the main breadwinners of their household. Through the work of our suppliers they can bring in regular incomes as well as recognition for their skills.