Presentation slides from the part 3 webinar on sourcing from artisans and low volume production

1. SUSTAINABLE SOURCING SERIES 2016/17
Part 3 Webinar // SOURCING FROM
ARTISANS & LOW VOLUME
PRODUCTION
Image: AOW Handmade

2. 1. Introduction
2. Themes and Insights: Sourcing
from Artisans & Low Volume
Production
3. SOURCE members
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TODAY’S WEBINAR //
CLARE LISSAMAN
DIRECTOR, PRODUCT &
IMPACT
QIULAE WONG
HEAD OF MARKETING

3. ABOUT THE SUSTAINABLE SOURCING SERIES 2016/17
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The SOURCE Sustainable
Sourcing Series is the annual
showcase of what's
happening in sustainable
sourcing and a showcase of
our SOURCE supplier
members.
It is the world's leading
resource for innovation,
trends, and insights into
sustainable fashion sourcing.

4. PART 2 // THE REPORTS ONLINE - www.bitly.com/SustainableSourcing
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5. PART 3 // THE REPORTS
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6. THEMES AND INSIGHTS:
SOURCING FROM
ARTISANS & LOW
VOLUME PRODUCTION
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7. WHY?
Three reasons:
1. Product
2. Impact
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The Supply Change

8. WHY?
3. Market
A study of 1,300 millennial
consumers found that 75%
believed it was important
for a brand or company to
give something back to
society, and not just make
a profit.
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9. WHO?
Variety of producers:
● Independent craftspeople
● Vocational projects
● Cooperatives and social
enterprises
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10. WHAT?
● Traditional techniques
● Handmade
● Handwoven
● Hand-embellished
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ABURY

11. “Artisanal products are those produced by
artisans, either completely by hand, or with
the help of hand tools or even mechanical
means, as long as the direct manual
contribution of the artisan remains the most
substantial component of the finished
product.
These are produced without restriction in
terms of quantity and using raw materials
from sustainable resources.
The special nature of artisanal products
derives from their distinctive features,
which can be utilitarian, aesthetic, artistic,
creative, culturally attached, decorative,
functional, traditional, religiously and
socially symbolic and significant.”
Definition adopted by the UNESCO/ITC Symposium "Crafts and the
international market: trade and customs codification" - Manila, 6-8
October 1997
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Mehera Shaw

12. CHALLENGES /
OPPORTUNITIES
Communication
Perception
Distance
Flexibility
Matching needs
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Mehera Shaw

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ARTISANS & JEWELLERY //
Fine jewellery
Costume jewellery
Kaligarh

14. LOW VOLUME SOURCING
Challenges for manufacturers:
● Fabrics & trims in low volume
● Complex pieces
● Servicing many customers
● Insecurity
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London Pattern Bureau

15. TIPS FOR SOURCING
LOW VOLUME
● Relationships
● Consolidators
● Be clever with fabrics & design
● & more...
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16. SOURCE ARTISAN & LOW MOQ MEMBERS
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17. AOW HANDMADE
SERVICES ● Sourcing artisan product
● Connecting brands to artisans to create
branded collections
● Artisan trade show reports -
summarising key trends and suppliers
USP Expert support navigating the global artisan
sector, over a decade experience
CONTACT Annie Waterman
info@aowhandmade.com
United States
www.aowhandmade.com

18. ARTISAN HUT
SERVICES Hand weaving, block printing, hand embroidery, fair
trade production
ETHICS Supporting artisans in Bangladesh, fair trade practices,
training and scholarships for weaving villages
USP High quality, traditional hand skills, long time producer
for People Tree
CONTACT Monju Haque
artisanhut@gmail.com
Bangladesh
www.artisanhutbd.com

19. ARTISAN
RESOURCE
SERVICES Semi-annual New York based production and sourcing
venue showcasing 2,800 overseas artisans and
handmade products, including textiles, fashion
accessories and home decor
ETHICS Specifically focused on artisanal and handmade
products from around the world
USP Connecting international export-ready artisans with
designers and importers in the US
CONTACT Allison Garafalo
allison.garafalo@nynow.com
+1 8458250019
USA
www.nynow.com/handmade/artisan-resource

20. EDEN STUDIO
SERVICES High quality production for the high-end European
market; working with silk, organza, chiffon, laces, hemp,
organic cotton, stretch materials
ETHICS Made in London, re-use and recycling of waste material
USP Sustainable manufacturing unit for small volumes as well
as med-large quantity production
LEAD TIMES 3-4 weeks
ORDER INFO 10 units per style
CONTACT Darina Panchva
info@edenstudiolondon.com
+44 02036747964
United Kingdom
www.edenstudiolondon.com

21. ETHICAL APPAREL AFRICA
SERVICES Ethical sourcing and consultancy services for
African production, capabilities and capacity
building for factories in Africa
ETHICS Upskilling workers, energy efficient factories,
reducing waste, supporting growth in Africa
USP Ethical supply chains in Africa, producing
products that are also competitively priced and
high quality
ORDER INFO Min order: 300 pieces
Typical lead times: 4-6 months for an order of
around 20,000 pieces
CONTACT Keren Long
klong@ethicalapparelafrica.com
+44 7974 140807
UK Headquarters, working across Africa
www.ethicalapparelafrica.com

22. FEELWELL
GARMENTS &
ACCESSORIES
SERVICES Specialists in hand embroidery and fashion accessories -
scarves, bags, shoes, belts, clothing, jewellery
ETHICS ISO 9001 certified, ‘giving back to society’ company
philosophy
USP Intricate embroidery and beadwork
LEAD TIMES 4-6 weeks
ORDER INFO 1-5000 pieces
CONTACT Raghav Bansal
raghav@feelwellgarments.com
+91 820932624
India
www.ethicalfashionforum.com/source-directory/member/1225

23. FIVE P
VENTURE
PRODUCTS /
SERVICES
Hand woven customised fabrics, home furnishings,
clothing and accessories, bespoke handwoven fabrics
ETHICS Fair pay and excellent working conditions for artisans -
latest loom shed constructed using Green Building
Technology over 12 acres of land
USP Revival of handloom heritage on a bigger scale,
operates 25 looms in a 6400 sq. ft facility
LEAD TIMES 50-60 days
ORDER INFO 5m (existing stock), 50m (bespoke)
CONTACT Shree Bharathi
bharathi@fivep.in
+91 9500935115
India
www.fivepventure.com

24. JACOBS
WELL
SERVICES Mid-market / luxury production, womenswear, bridal,
childrenswear, school uniforms and accessories
ETHICS Bespoke Fairtrade CMT unit, working with vulnerable
women from urban slum communities of India enabling
them to lead independent lives, WFTO member
USP High quality CMT, ideal for high end emerging
designers and small businesses
LEAD TIMES 2-3 weeks
ORDER INFO 200 pcs minimum
CONTACT Brenda Sheil
brenda.sheil@jacobswell.co.in
+91 080 42101464 / +91 9743107687
India
www.jacobs-well.biz

25. KALIGARH
SERVICES Handcrafted jewellery in silver, brass, and gold-plated
metal
ETHICS Artisan empowerment, reviving traditional techniques,
member of the British Association of Fair Trade
Suppliers
USP Ancient motifs transformed into modern aesthetics with
acute attention to detail, designs that are elegant with
an edge
LEAD TIMES 4-6 weeks
ORDER INFO No minimum, 100 pcs monthly
CONTACT Jyoti Upadhyay
info@kaligarh.com
+977 9808164349
Nepal / United Kingdom
www.kaligarh.com

26. LONDON
PATTERN
BUREAU
SERVICES Pattern cutting, sampling, material sourcing and
consultancy from sketch to final product
ETHICS All toiling fabrics sourced from local warehouse selling
deadstock, waste reduction policies, London living
wages, made in UK
USP Highly skilled pattern cutters & machinists in central
London, high-end to high st clients: Christopher
Raeburn, Liberty’s
LEAD TIMES 2-3 weeks
ORDER INFO No minimum
CONTACT Renee Lacroix
renee@londonpatternbureau.co.uk
+44 7857117845
United Kingdom
www.londonpatternbureau.co.uk

27. LULEA
PRODUCTS /
SERVICES
Design and manufacture of high quality leather and
fabrics accessories in Africa
ETHICS Focus on sustainable livelihoods and fair margin
distribution throughout its supply chain in Kenya
USP Internationally acclaimed premium leather and
accessories designer, affordable luxury
LEAD TIMES 4-12 weeks
ORDER INFO No minimum, 300 pcs / month capacity
CONTACT Edmond Chesneau
edmond@luleabychesneau.com
+254 711408028
Kenya
www.luleabychesneau.com

28. MEHERA
SHAW
SERVICES High-end, full service garment manufacturing for
women’s and children’s markets
ETHICS Vertically integrated, Fair Trade Federation labour
standards, working with GOTS certified organic cottons
and AZO free dyes
USP Beautiful, innovative block printing, exceptional level of
quality and skill
LEAD TIMES Full garment manufacture - 90 days, Printing custom
orders - 6 weeks
ORDER INFO 300 pcs total for garments
CONTACT Shari Keller
shari@meherashaw.com
+91 1414011636
India
www.meherashaw.com

29. PURNAA
SERVICES Full service ethical garment and accessories
manufacturing, pattern making, grading, sourcing, CMT,
labelling, packaging, and shipping
ETHICS Mission is to empower those most marginalised in
society with stable work, fair wages, health and
education benefits
USP Exceptional quality control, beautiful clean premises and
pioneering social impact
LEAD TIMES 6 weeks for fabric sourcing
1-2 months for production
ORDER INFO 100 pcs/style
No maximum
CONTACT Corban Bryant
corban@purnaa.com
+977 9818502657
Nepal
www.purnaa.com

30. RUAAB SEWA
SERVICES Luxury fabrics (silk, cotton, linen), embroidery, dye,
printing, manufacturing, and packaging
ETHICS Economic development for women artisans in India,
providing a market for traditional craft skills
USP Handloom and artisan products made for major brand
names, exceptional quality
LEAD TIMES 3 weeks for sampling
6-12 weeks for orders depending on size
ORDER INFO 100-5000 pcs
CONTACT Shruti Agarwal
shruti@sewadelhi.org
+91 9811292903
India
www.sewdelhi.org/ruuab-sewa

31. SONICA SARNA
SERVICES One stop shop for high fashion apparel and
accessories that are sourced responsibly, are high
quality, well-priced and delivered on time
ETHICS Training artisans, preserving skills; traceable,
organic and eco-friendly textiles; in-house ethical
factory production
USP Ethical production for socially motivated brands
LEAD TIMES 4 weeks from date of approval
ORDER INFO 100 pcs/style/colour minimum
50,000 pieces/style maximum
CONTACT Sonica Sarna
info@sonicasarna.com
+91 919911023300
India
www.sonicasarna.com

32. THE VISIBLE
FACTORY
SERVICES Produces a wide range of men’s, women’s and children’s
wear, sleepwear and accessories
ETHICS WFTO member; free English language, computer, and
tailoring programmes; piece rates set by the tailors
themselves; benefits for employees including paid
holiday, maternity and sick leave
USP Skilled manufacturing, exciting prints
LEAD TIMES 4 weeks sampling
ORDER INFO White label: 10-50 pcs per design; otherwise 100-500 pcs
per colour per style
CONTACT Andy Lower
andylower@visible.clothing
www.eternalcreation.com/pages/himalaya-tailoring-centre

33. SUMMARY // SUSTAINABLE SOURCING SERIES
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