About Kindred

Ribbon Sandals & Safari Bucket bag, Sseko Designs
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Greetings, dear ones!

Thank you for perusing our little shop!

The Kindred Market began with an awareness of the need to be good stewards- to others, ourselves, and of the Earth. It can be overwhelming at times, but the small things add up quickly, and making little changes has a big impact.

For me, one of those areas is being cognizant of my purchases: how is it made and who is it made by? Am I buying because something is cheap and disposable? Or am I making purchases based on quality over quantity? Is the person who made this product treated with respect, dignity, and paid a living wage? Is the way this item is produced created so that it minimizes or eradicates the use of harmful chemicals and treats natural resources with limited waste? That's a lot questions, but let it be encouragement for taking on small steps to making a difference!

The companies and artisans we are partnering with have put a lot of time and skill to handcraft you sustainable and ethically made goods. Over 80% of the workers in the fashion industry are women (learn more facts and tenants that have shaped our mission statement from the Fashion Revolution folks!) and most are working in sub-par to dangerous working conditions in developing countries where they are paid way below a living wage. Our partners strive to maintain safe work conditions, pay living wages (or above), and treat their employees with respect and dignity. Additionally almost all either operate in an eco friendly method that helps reduce harmful chemicals in their creative process or use recycled goods as part of their craft. Pretty nifty, eh?

Not only can you shop with us online, but we operate a few full time booths at brick and mortar spaces and occasionally hit the road at events and festivals with our 1967 Shasta Airflyte mobile boutique! In the shop spaces, we offer a wide variety as well of unique antique and vintage finds in addition to many additional items not sold through the website.

We hope you check out all things kindred (check us out on social media, too!) and find some delightfully curated thoughts, goods, and maybe some nifty experiences too.

Much love,

Liza,

Purveyor and Proprietor at Team Kindred

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Our Partners

We absolutely LOVE the businesses and artisans we get to partner with! They are the heartbeat, muscle, and talent behind the products we carry. The items are unique and handmade, by individuals and companies committed to ethical practices and sustainability. Many are members of the Fair Trade Federation, while others are up and coming businesses who adhere to the same or higher principles of fair trade.

2nd Story Goods (Haiti)

Avatar Imports* (Kathmandu, Nepal)

Beto’s Coffee Co. (Masatepe, Nicaragua)

ByTavi (Cambodia)

Deux Mains (Haiti)

Fair Anita* (Cambodia, Vietnam, Peru, India, Mexico, Chile, Egypt, South Africa, Ethiopia)

Handloom (Turkey)

Le Papillon (USA)

Lindsay Brook Designs (USA)

Oka-B (Georgia, USA)

Paper High UK** (UK, Nepal, and India)

Purse & Clutch (Ethiopia & Guatemala)