Jali Designs works with talented artisans in developing countries to improve their product design and connect them to international markets.
We believe that supporting small business through trade is the most effective and sustainable way of improving people's lives. We believe that a business model is the only way to demonstrate that products from the developing world can genuinely compete to an international standard, and thus build long-term, sustainable businesses. At the same time we want to give buyers access to a rare selection of unique and high quality products and introduce them to the producers, their countries and culture. The diagram below shows how Jali Designs connects the worlds of artisans in Central and South Asia with the worlds of buyers in North America. It demonstrates how we bring hand-made goods directly from the developing world to western markets, through different sales platforms including Jali Designs parties and our online retail site.
Jali Designs operate according to fair trade principles. The purchase of these beautiful crafts provides a vital source of income for the artisans and their communities. You can support our cause by buying online, hosting a Jali Designs party for your friends, or just browsing on our website and reading or contributing to our blog.
All profits made are directly reinvested in working with new artisan communities.
