Hand Painted Kashmiri Candlestick

Packed in a recycled box.

Our supplier works with a long established business that specialises in hand painted Kashmiri crafts. Traditional crafts are very important to the economy of Kashmir, a region that has many challenges. The  supplier provides valued employment to 500 people and men and women earn equal pay for the same roles. The artisan painters benefit from good wages and are able to work from home which enables them to look after family commitments around work. Wages paid are at least equal to government regulations and workers receive good additional benefits. The business also funds the education of multiple families of their workers. There is no child labour and workers are able to raise any employment concerns and have the right to join trade unions and bargain collectively. The business also have a strong commitment to the local community and support organisations who provide education for poor/orphan children. They have their our own sports academy for girls/boys aged under 20.

The business has a strong commitment to the environment and harmful chemicals are avoided in all their products , and where possible recycled paper.