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GLOBAL CONDUCT

Global Conduct began in 2006 to seek out the highest quality handcrafted goods directly from producers, with an emphasis on quality and fair trade principles ...

FAIR TRADE FAQ

Some of the questions we've had about Fair Trade. We love questions – it keeps us in touch with you!

WHAT IS FAIR TRADE?

Fair trade means shopping for many products in a more ethical way. Buying a fair trade product has an ongoing positive impact to producers in developing countries ...

ZOE AND GAI - ABOUT US

The owners of Global Conduct, Gai and Zoe, share how they discovered Fair Trade, the benefits it brings and why they want to promote Fair Trade in Australia.

INDIA

We support nine community organisations in India, including Shrujan, KMVS-Qasab, KHAMIR Craft Resource Centre, Silence, Artisan's Effort, Sasha, Equitable Marketing Association, and Zaida Crafts.

EAST TIMOR

We support Womens Woven Art in East Timor, a non-profit business that specialises in products made by Timorese women using tais, the traditional cloth of Timor-Leste.

CAMBODIA

We support Rajana and Watthan artisans. Both businesses provide training and employment for Cambodian artisans with disabilities and both are members of the WFTO (World Fair Trade Organisation).

VIETNAM

We suport Craft Link (a not-for-profit that assists small Vietnamese craft producers) and Reaching Out Handicrafts (founded in 2000 by a group of disabled craftspeople in Hoi An.)

We support Children Nepal, Kumbeshwar Technical School, the Women's Skill Development Project and The Association for Craft Producers - all members of Fair Trade Group Nepal and The World Fair Trade Organisation.

BAGS

Cotton bags, knitted bags, silk bags, leather bags - beautifully embroidered, printed and appliquéd.

BED SPREADS

Bedspreads in silks and cottons using traditional kantha stitching.

FASHION

Casual or dressed up - handlooms, cottons, silks, handknits, slippers, socks, incredible embroidery and scarves for every occasion.

CARPETS

Direct from the producer in Nepal. Stunning handloomed wool carpets. Mat size, hall runners, living room. In many beautiful designs.

GIFT IDEAS

We've made ethical gift buying easier and quicker. From tablecloths to pencil cases - so many gift ideas to choose from! We also have gift certificates available.

CHILDREN

Cotton toys, mobiles, wall hangings and other kid-friendly gifts available.

JEWELLERY

Handmade Nepalese silver, turquoise, garnets, beautiful recycled brass jewellery from Cambodia, engraved copper jewellery and more.

CUSHION COVERS

Cushion covers using chain-stitch in amazing designs and beautiful colours. Contemporary and tradtional, cotton and embroidered.

WALL HANGINGS

Wall hangings (or rugs) from Kashmir using chain-stitch in wool. Exquisite silk embroidered pieces from the desert regions of India.

Looking for something special?

If you cant find it or would like to make a suggestion, please drop us a line.

Carpet - Bright Stripes

Price: $650.00

Qty:

Stunning hand-knotted 100% wool striped carpet. WOW!

Details:

A rectangular carpet made of thick, hand-dyed, hand-knotted wool. Made by women from the Kumbeshwar Technical School, Nepal.

Tasselled either end, the colours work their way into a more pastel coloured centre, resulting in a stunning eye-catching carpet that makes a statement on any floor.

Measures - 185cm x 92 cm

We are very proud to be able to sell products for this well-established fair trade company that support many villages and communities in training, health and child-care. Read more in our producer profile.

We would love you to support the women in Nepal and buy a carpet. Please contact us via phone or email regarding delivery before purchasing online, as carpets are heavy and therefore need further delivery/courier arrangements.