Label STEP

About Us

Label STEP is more than just a label. STEP is the fair trade non-profit organization committed to the wellbeing of weavers and workers in the handmade carpet industry. To address the complex issues of the handmade carpet industry at their roots, it takes a solutions-based approach.

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STEP Countries

STEP is the only non-governmental organization of its kind working in all major handmade rug and carpet producing countries.

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The STEP Standard

Label STEP’s industry-leading 10-point Standard provides the broadest and strictest labour, health, safety, social and environmental rules in the carpet industry.

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Weaver Empowerment

STEP’s Weaver Empowerment program offers weavers and workers the opportunity to educate themselves – providing them with all the tools and supports necessary to build new skills and improve their wellbeing.

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Team

STEP works with local staff to ensure fair trade practices are tailored to the circumstances of the community.

More information coming soon.