Sustainability Guarantees
Learn more about the sustainability guarantees for craftsmanship which determines TA-DAAN selection of artisans. We often talk about the TA-DAAN Factor as a characteristic that encompasses everything we look for in an artisan product. The pillars that make up this concept are sustainability, uniqueness and transparency. Check out our Sustainability index and check out the stamps in the products you like.
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Sustainability
Craftsmanship is of course sustainable itself, as works are produced at a small scale with environmentally sensitive production methods, but we promise you that our selection only has handmade*, ethical, (and cool) products made by talented small businesses.
*entirely made in the designer’s studio and/or by an artisan collective of fewer than 10 people
Uniqueness
Remember that handmade products, even in some sort of (small) scale, are all single pieces, therefore slightly different from the others of the same series and subject to “imperfections” that make it unique.
Transparency
Typically with fast fashion or with mass market items you don't know who makes your clothes/ accessories. When you choose to buy from small businesses you have access to that information, you know who makes your products with dedication and care, you know the supply chain is short and much more traceable and transparent.
Sustainability Index
We wanted to make it simple and quick for you to recognize why and how the products in this shop are sustainable. We first listed attributes and requirements important to us and to mother earth, grouped them into larger clusters, renamed and accurately described. With this index of guarantees, we asked every artisan selling with us to highlight what requirement each of their product meets. Therefore the icons you see on the product page!
*Note that these aren't certificates issued by authorities, but criteria detected by TA-DAAN. Please reach out to us if you want to bring forward some additions.