Look Good, Do Good: SEAsTra Scarves
During this next installment of our Style that Gives Back series, we're moving eastward to Thailand to focus on SEAsTra's beautiful, hand-woven scarves. SEAsTra , which stands for Southeast Asia Trade, is a member of both the Fair Labor Association and Fair Trade Los Angeles.
Their main goals are the prohibition of child labor and fair
compensation, sustainability, and individual and cultural respect.
SEAsTra works with artisan groups throughout Southeast Asia in order to
promote their handmade items to consumers all over the world. They
operate under a Fair Trade business model and are dedicated to making
sure 10% of their profits are reinvested back into the local
communities. We're happy to feature their gorgeous Open Weave Cotton
Scarves on our Trend Table, carefully crafted by Klum Doi Tao in the hills of northwestern Thailand.
These funky and fun scarves have interesting origins. The area they come
from is home to both Karen and Tai people who have long worked
side-by-side. As farmers, they grow their own cotton and also mix their
own dyes. This has allowed them to develop a sustainable and
eco-friendly enterprise that produces high-quality products that are
each unique. All of the dyeing and weaving support the agricultural work
of the local farming communities.
These scarves come in a variety of sizes, textures, and colors. The
dedication and skills of the artisans also ensure that each product is
of incredibly high quality. They are loose enough to spice up a
summertime outfit but are also sure to add a pop of color during the
winter season.
If the inspiring and harmonious cooperation of the Thai communities
isn't enough, the stunning design of each scarf is sure to make a
statement. With the proceeds being reinvested in these agricultural
communities, this truly is Style that Gives Back.
