Behind every Christopher Farr rug is a maker. And behind every maker is our commitment to their welfare, their rights, and the future of their craft. Label STEP is our trusted fair trade partner.
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For 30 years,
@labelstep - an independent, non-profit organisation – has carried out audits of every stage of the rug production process to uphold and exceed standards in the industry. Standards that go beyond certification: human rights, fair pay, safe working conditions, and the kind of respect for artisanal skill that ensures these traditions endure.
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Their staff are embedded in the weaving communities they serve. That proximity matters. It means accountability is real, and the people involved are valued.
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We believe a beautiful object carries the story of its making. There’s a story behind every #handmaderug.
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Christopher Farr is proud to be a certified Label STEP Fair Trade Partner.
label-step.org #fairtrade #rugmaking
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PHOTO CREDITS:
Image 1: 1922, Gunta Stölzl, Turkish flatweave, at the Isokon Flats courtesy of Tom Broughton
@cubitts , captured by
@horwoodphoto
Image 2: Community of Turkish weavers at the Kirkit model workshop, courtesy of #LabelSTEP
Image 3: Element I, The Workshop by Studio Peake, hand knotted Ghazni wool, made in Afghanistan,
@horwoodphoto
Image 4: Wool dyeing in Afghanistan, captured by Lorenzo Tugnoli
Image 5: Chan Chan, Christopher Farr, hand knotted hand spun wool in India, as seen at
@8hollandstreet , captured by
@bov_gavoski 
