Ethical Fashion Blog

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
It’s tough to compete with those big retailers for attention.  Small Business Saturday is when the small business community bands together to make some noise!  Click to shop.
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THANKFUL

We have soooooo much to be thankful for this year!

Our customers who support us and sustain our growth as a company.

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BEHIND THE DESIGN: CATSTOOTH PRINT
Back in summer ’12, while the design team at Mata Traders was looking over the trend forecast, one of the interns had her heart set on houndstooth.  This traditional geometric print has been seen all over the fashion world, and we decided to try to make our own version of the pattern.  At one point she mentioned that she was having difficulty finding the repeat.  I spent an afternoon trying to not only find it for her, but to teach her how to find it on her own.  While doing so, I made a mistake and it came out like the print you see it below on the left.  I immediately laughed because all I could see were cats!
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PIN TO WIN THE #FAIRTUESDAY PINTEREST CONTEST

What does your perfect ethical shopping spree look like? A box of ethically sourced tea from India with a side of chocolate from Madagascar?  A knit scarf from Peru and recycled stationery from Cambodia? Lots-a-Mata fair trade clothing and handmade jewelry?

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SHOP FOR A CAUSE

For the month of November, Mata is partnering with Oxfam America to raise money for their efforts to end poverty and injustice.  You’ve probably heard of Oxfam, but if not I can tell you that they are one of the most respected social justice organizations in the world, working both on the ground and at policy level.

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MEET ANITA

It’s always a pleasure to reconnect with a familiar face, and when the Mata team recently visited the cooperative we work with in Mumbai, we were pleased to catch up with Anita.

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