Meet Our Producers
The beautiful products that you see in the By Hand catalogue originate from
a small island on the other side of the world. Bali is an Indonesian island
steeped in history, tradition and culture. Although largely dependent on the tourist industry, a key part of Bali’s economy is the production of handicrafts,
and many families in Bali are entirely dependent on the handicrafts that they produce for their source of income.
At By Hand we work with Arum Dalu Mekar, a fair trade organisation with WFTO membership, which is based in Bali, to seek out the most talented local producers and we then provide them with an outlet for their goods. Arum Dalu Mekar works together with the local producers and helps to raise awareness about the environmental issues connected to handicraft production. It also focuses on preventing young people moving away from their villages in search of work by stimulating trade in the villages themselves and providing jobs for future generations. The producers are often from families who have been producing similar goods for generations. They use traditional methods that have been passed down from their forefathers and are also encouraged to learn new techniques to keep their products competitive.
Fair trade is an important principle for By Hand and we are committed to working in line with international fair trade principles: This means that the producers are paid a fair wage and can benefit from the financial security that comes with having a market for their goods over the long-term.
The result: Instead of having to worry about survival, our producers can turn all their attention to creating the beautiful products that you see in the By Hand catalogue.
