ethical trading & sustainability

A commitment to quality and integrity spurs A RUM FELLOW to explore less travelled parts of the globe in the pursuit of uncommon techniques and exceptional craftsmanship. Each element is crafted by an expert in their discipline in order to achieve an unparalleled quality throughout collections.

A RUM FELLOW is rooted in the design we love, the values we hold, and a firm belief that beautiful design can be a force for positive change. We celebrate and support our incredible artisans with a commitment to fair trade principals. The studio’s approach harnesses the power of creativity to promote disadvantaged artisans and preserve artisanal craft practices through great design and a contemporary sensibility.

We are pleased to be a licensee of Label STEP , a fair-trade non-profit organisation committed to the wellbeing of weavers and workers in the handmade carpet industry.

As a Certified STEP Fair Trade Partner, A RUM FELLOW commits to independent audits throughout the supply chain. STEP actively supports producer improvements while empowering weavers and workers through educational programs that cover such topics as health and safety, social security and financial literacy. These combined efforts reinforce industry sustainability and help preserve centuries-old artisanal skills.

We are proud to be a key licensee of GoodWeave, a non-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring no child or forced labour is used in any of its registered productions. The GoodWeave label is the best assurance that no child labour was employed in the making of that rug, and a percentage of the cost of labelled rugs goes towards supporting grassroots social programmes across India and Nepal.

To be certified by GoodWeave, our weavers sign a legally binding contract to produce rugs devoid of child labour, and to allow unannounced inspections of their workshops by GoodWeave agents.