Nkuku
Nkuku was founded after a year travelling and working in Africa and India, meeting artisans, and witnessing their astounding skills but challenging living standards and restricted opportunities. Their objective became to promote and develop the traditional skills of these artisans and bring their work to the UK market through wholesale and retail channels. Whilst promoting fair trade and establishing a business that could provide a lifestyle change for our family and an income for ourselves. Nkuku is socially responsible and is built on the principles of fair trade and equal opportunity.Nkuku support fair trade and local community initiatives.
In brief, this means that their suppliers are paid a decent wage for their work; working conditions are safe and a good standard; no children are exploited. All our products are skilfully created in a positive and pleasant environment. To ensure compliance with this code of conduct there are regular visits to suppliers, and they maintain a close and personal relationship with the artisans themselves, and know that they are very proud of their work and their workforce. Please find a list of our practices and methods of ensuring we meet our fair trade requirements below.
Nkuku is now a fully fledged member of the WFTO, which is limited to organizations that demonstrate a 100% Fair Trade commitment and apply its 10 Principles of Fair Trade. WFTO members who are monitored against these Principles are listed in the FT100 index of world-leading Fair Trade brands, businesses and organisations. Not just the pioneers of the movement but the innovators of the market.
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