THIS BRAND SUPPORTS THESE CAUSES
AND HAS THESE VALUES
Product Description
Placed at the entrance to your home; this simplistic handmade mat instantly lifts your spirits as you come and go. The intricately woven strips of seagrass transport a natural element to your home while its colorful circular design is sure to brighten even the gloomiest day. As practical as it is beautiful, the durable material is water and dirt resistant, making it easy to clean and dry.
- Material: Seagrass
- Dimensions: 4" Diameter
- Made In: Philippines
Social Impact
Neepa Hut provides employment for devastated and impovershed areas of the world. In 2013, Typhoon Haiyan ravaged the rural villages in the Visayas Islands in the Philippines. With help from local social entrepreneurs, communities of artisan weavers came together to restore their homes and livelihoods using the traditional crafts that had sustained generations before them.
About the Brand
By promoting and preserving the skills, crafts, and heritage of artisans from areas most affected by natural disasters, poverty, or overdevelopment, Neepa Hut tries to show the world the value of the spirit in which the people of a community come together in an effort to achieve a common goal. The products they offer are all carefully selected, of premium quality, handmade and locally sourced in fair trade. All of the products are made by artisans that live in the Philippines.
Sustainability Practices
People
Local: Sarawak region of Borneo Island female artisans.
Fair Trade: Fair and sustainable income
Materials
Cruelty Free: Yes, carefully sourced.
Manufacturing
Environmental Conscious Processing: Yes, made in small batches and handmade by artisans to reduce toxic and chemical emissions.