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.