Our handworkshops
HANDMADE. FAIRTRADE
We stand out because we don’t just collaborate with external suppliers — our workshops in Peru and India were established by us, and we’ve built a lasting partnership with a workshop in Kenya that shares our commitment to ethical production.
These ateliers were created with a clear purpose: to use fashion as a force for good by empowering underprivileged women in regions with a big need, and yet a strong connection to handicrafts.
And this is about more than just work. This production units provide women with fair wages and practical skills, but also offer resources that support their personal and financial growth. From social workshops to lessons in saving and self-reliance, our approach is designed to help women build confidence, and independence.
Partnering with Crafts by Solid means contributing to a mission that prioritizes empowerment, community growth, and ethical production.
Knitting for a better life in Peru
In Peru, our knitting workshop, Manta, has become a well-known name in Ayacucho, nestled in the Peruvian Andes. Established in 2011, it produces high-quality knitwear while providing fair employment to over 190 underprivileged women. With a team of 22 professionals in production and social support, Manta is dedicated to enhancing the skills of its artisans while working with the finest materials the region has to offer, such as alpaca and highland wool.
Crafts by Solid's Indian Workshop
Empowering tribal artisans
Crafts by Solid's Indian handworkshop, Paces Crafts, is located in Jharkhand, a region in India where tribal communities often face limited access to stable jobs, education, and healthcare. The workshop provides fair employment to 60 women, building on their skills in crochet, the traditional kantha stitch, and sewing, while also teaching hand-weaving techniques. Alongside these crafts, the workshop offers support in areas like financial literacy, health awareness, and childcare, helping artisans address everyday challenges and create opportunities for their families' future.
Hadithi Crafts, Crafts by Solid's Kenyan ally
Empowering women and protecting nature
Hadithi Crafts, in partnership with Crafts by Solid, empowers over 2,000 women in Kenya's Kasigau region, where a harsh climate and limited farming opportunities often push communities toward poaching for survival. By providing fair income through basket weaving and other crafts, Hadithi offers a sustainable alternative that helps protect the region’s fragile ecosystem. This partnership supports women’s economic independence and promotes community development through training and income diversification, offering a way forward for both people and wildlife.