The makers /

The Hogla Basket Weavers from Dhaka, Bangladesh

The handwoven baskets are made by rural men from Bangladesh who travel to the capital city to find work between seeding and harvest time. The temporary workers are provided a roof over their head and access to other basic needs like cooking and bathing facilities. They do not have to pay for their accommodation and are paid a fair price for each basket they make.

They determine their own pace. Although they sleep and work in a very modest workshop, this construction is very important.

Without a job opporunity, many workers would travel to the capital to find underpaid work and sleep on the streets or in the slums.

Key facts

Number of workers

Certifications

ECOTA fair trade

In cooperation with

Handtouch

What we love most

Although the work and sleeping area is very modest, we support this type of entrepreneurship because it prevents the workers from getting worse.

Other Makers

Originalhome’s aim is to create as many jobs as possible in the poorer regions of this world. Our partners are entrepreneurs that work with a sustainable and social mission in mind. We build partnerships, apply the principles of fair trade and pre-finance materials and equipment. Our partners vary from mid-sized professional businesses with fair trade certifications to small startups. Meet the ambitious makers behind originalhome!