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Empower Artisans and Support Indigenous Communities with Your Purchasing Power

by Lisa Clutterbuck 13 Oct 2024 3 Comments
Empower Artisans and Support Indigenous Communities with Your Purchasing Power

In a world dominated by mass production, our purchasing choices hold the power to create lasting, meaningful change. By choosing handcrafted and fair trade items over factory-made goods, you not only acquire beautiful, one-of-a-kind products, but also help preserve the rich traditions of artisans, including those from indigenous and marginalised communities. At RainbowLife, we are committed to connecting you with these artisans’ stories, fostering a world where positive change is a tangible reality.

Take, for example, our traditional Kantha stitched scarves. This ancient art, passed down through generations of artisans in India, involves repurposing discarded fabric with hand-sewn designs. By supporting this craft, you help sustain the livelihoods of these skilled artisans, ensuring they receive fair wages and continue practising their culturally significant work.



Another remarkable example is the Karen hill tribe people, renowned for their silversmithing skills. Living in harmony with nature, the Karen people work as subsistence farmers and share a deeply spiritual connection with their land. This bond is beautifully expressed in their silver designs, with each piece reflecting the natural world that surrounds them. When you purchase a Karen-made silver item from RainbowLife’s Luna Tree collection, you form a direct, meaningful connection with the artisan who crafted it—honouring their traditions and supporting their livelihood.



Recently, I had the pleasure of discussing RainbowLife’s mission in an interview with Unreal Rockstars, where I shared insights on our role in supporting artisans and creating a positive impact. By choosing handcrafted, ethical products, you’re not just buying something beautiful—you’re raising awareness of the struggles faced by indigenous and marginalised communities. Together, we can foster a future where cultural heritage is protected, and every community can thrive. 

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3 Comments

14 Oct 2024 Jane Corrie

I have two beautiful skarves as featured in the blog and I would endorse all that Lisa has said about them. The colours are stunning, the work beautiful and they are very reasonably priced too. I also treasure the few examples of Karen silver jewellery I have.

13 Oct 2024 Katie Wrigley
Lovely Blog, very inspirational 🌈
13 Oct 2024 Katie Wrigley
Lovely Blog, very inspirational 🌈

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