A rising tide lifts all ships! Rising Tide Fair Trade makes waves to demand and support fair trade in the fashion industry. They create eye-catching, one-of-a-kind bags using re-purposed scraps of cotton and vintage quilts finished in cruelty free leather (from naturally deceased animals). Rather than mass production, each one is produced in a woman’s cooperative, which has a lower impact on the environment. All artisans for Rising Tide Fair Trade earn a fair wage, 60% more than they would in a factory job.

These purses are extremely well made. Not only do they wear the beautiful and unique Kantha stitch, a popular motif in West Bengal, India, but are the most durable bag I have seen to date. Buyers everywhere desire to stock these in their stores and boutique shops.

Rising Tide Fair Trade has offered our readers an online discount of 20% off. Please visit rtfairtrade.com and use YDT20 at checkout.

Photos courtesy of Rising Tide Fair Trade and Etsy