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Label STEP hosted its annual international meeting in Istanbul, Türkiye this April. Members of our teams took the opportunity to visit with the weavers of the Kirkit Rugs workshop in Uşak as well as at several rural workshops throughout the Kütahya and Manisa provinces to learn more about their

The lives of Western women in the rug industry have evolved over time. But for male and female weavers in production countries, more change is needed.

A change is underway in the handmade carpet industry. The historically male-dominated field is seeing more and more women step into leadership roles, and with them comes a fresh perspective and a wealth of expertise that are slowly reshaping the landscape. We spoke with some of the women leading

In the intricate realm of handmade carpet production, Label STEP serves as a model for fair trade practices, setting stringent and holistic rules through its 10-point Standard. At the heart of this mission is STEP auditors, diligent professionals ensuring and supporting the implementation of the standards through audits and

Label STEP has had an exciting start to 2024 celebrating the incredible success of our Partners at industry design and trade shows, including DOMOTEX in Hannover, Paris Deco Home and Maison&Objet in Paris, and COVER Connect Las Vegas. Through creative exhibitions and design awards, our Partners showcased the beautiful and

A collaboration between STEP Certified Partners Christopher Farr and Kirkit Rugs was featured in a recent exhibition focused on highlighting the women behind the craft of weaving and rug making. The Women Behind the Weave The art and craft of weaving is something that has traditionally been performed by