39 COMPANY PROFILE patience and ideally, a decent crystal ball. But when things go well, the rewards are there, particularly in terms of job satisfaction. We’ve always sourced from small-scale artisan producers on fairtrade basis, and one of the great pleasures of this journey has been watching them grow alongside us. Tell us about your product offering. We are dedicated to sourcing beautifully designed, fairly traded products from the far corners of the world, embracing traditional artisan skills. We are passionate about ensuring our products where possible are made from environmentally friendly, sustainable and recycled materials. What are your most popular products? In recent years, we’ve invested a huge amount of energy into developing our in-house designed contemporary Home and Gift collection and it’s paid off. The response has been successful with more and more high street shops coming on board, drawn to our unique blend of design-led products, handmade craftsmanship, and eco-friendly materials. Our Fun Felt Figures and Christmas decorations have become real customer favourites, and our textiles and home accessories continue to thrive. One particular highlight has been our vibrant range of jungle-print accessories and homewares, which has proven especially popular. We also sell loads of incense, with exclusive distribution rights on several brands. Have any styles taken you by surprise with their popularity? We often take a bit of a leap and place fairly large initial orders but even then, we’re frequently caught off guard by how quickly demand picks up, and we find ourselves working on reorders almost straight away to keep up with customer requirements. One standout is our recycled sari products from our Home and Gift collection. We’re absolutely delighted with the incredible response they’ve received. Each piece is beautifully crafted
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTA0NTE=