Fair Trade Silver Jewellery and our Artisan Partnerships
At Luna Tree, fair trade means working directly with Karen Hill Tribe silversmiths in Northern Thailand, building long-term relationships based on respect, fair pricing and skilled craftsmanship.
We have partnered with artisan makers whose traditional silversmithing and time served expertise brings each piece to life, while ensuring the people behind every design are paid fairly and supported through sustainable work.
Our Ethics and Fair Trade are extremely important to us and form the very foundation on which our business is built.
We’ve worked with our artisan partners in Northern Thailand since 2007, building trusted relationships over many years. Their traditional handmade techniques give each piece its own character while helping preserve valuable silversmithing skills within the community.
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Our Fair Trade Credentials
Luna Tree is a proud member of BAFTS. The Fair Trade Network of the UK
BAFTS is the network of independent shops and suppliers dedicated to promoting Fair Trade retail in the UK.
We work on a basis of total transparency from our producers, as designer, importer, wholesaler and retailer to our customers. We create a personal link from one end of the chain to the other. Working directly with our silversmith community ensures the shortest possible supply chain.
Luna Tree has been registered continuously with BAFTS since 2009. Find out more about BAFTS
The 10 Principles of Fair Trade are set by the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) and BAFTS is a member of this global Fair Trade community. These 10 Principles of Fair Trade form the basis for all BAFTS members and how we work with our producers.
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Supporting communities in Northern Thailand
Our core vision is one of sustainability, transparency and working as ethically as we can.
We continue to work with the same community since establishing in 2007. Fair Trade is about building long term relationships, assisting with development of products and making space for the creative freedom of our artisan partners.
We pay upfront for all our orders, firstly with the value of raw materials so production can get underway. Ensuring that workers are paid as parts of the order are completed. Any final balance of the order is paid on completion and all shipping costs also covered in advance.
Working with our producer partners directly on the design of our ranges we actively encourage and promote their individual creativity. Empowering the silversmiths to harnesses their creativity and skills to bring their talent to the global market.
Luna Tree endeavour to help reset the balance between developing communities and the developed world. Helping the whole community to benefit from the partnership we have together.
Working long term with our partners helps to create economic stability for them beyond their subsistence farming. While the village community, including people not involved with silversmithing benefit as a whole, as a percentage of the silver orders revenue is used on community expenses. This is decided upon democratically by the council of village elders.
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Gender Equality
All the families involved in silver production within the village have a mix of both male and female workers. Both the men and women receive the same pay for the same work undertaken. Gender equality within Karen Hill Tribe communities sees all aspects of work undertaken by males and females equally including farming. Production always fits around other duties such as harvest time, festivities and childcare which further empowers the women producers. As a women led business the empowerment of women is of the utmost importance to Luna Tree.
Visiting and Ordering
We visit our producer village roughly once a year to develop new products, observe production and to catch up on all aspects of village life. This enables us to be positive regarding working conditions and practices of our producers. The work of silversmithing can only be undertaken by artisans with the skills gained after adequate time served training and therefore we can be absolutely certain that no child labour is ever used.
Why choose Luna Tree Fair Trade jewellery?
✓ Direct artisan partnerships since 2007
✓ Handmade recycled silver jewellery
✓ Karen Hill Tribe craftsmanship
✓ Fair pricing and sustainable work
✓ Designed in Cheshire and in collaboration
✓ Small independent UK business
Frequently asked questions
What does Fair Trade mean? (Two words)
Fair Trade supports creative artisans through fair pricing, safe working conditions and equitable wages. Concentrating on production and manufacturing processes and the people who carry out this work. It prioritizes sustainability, prohibits forced and child labor, and empowers marginalized communities. Whilst building respectful working relationships and sustainable artisan partnerships.
What does Fairtrade mean? (one word)
Fairtrade is recognised and trusted as the label which works to make trade fairer for the people who grow our food. The raw ingrediants, how they are grown, farmed and mined. Fairtrade champions farmers and crop producers of global commodities such as tea, coffee, sugar, cocoa, fruits, flowers, wine, cotton and gold.
Where is Luna Tree jewellery made?
Our collections are handmade in collaboration with Karen Hill Tribe silversmiths in Northern Thailand and in our Cheshire studio.
What is Karen Hill Tribe silver?
Karen Hill Tribe silver is a high-purity silver (usually 96 – 99%) which is traditionally handcrafted by Karen Hill Tribe silversmith artisans in Northern Thailand. It is valued for its bright colour, soft lustre and handcrafted character.
Is Luna Tree jewellery ethically made?
Yes. Ethical sourcing and long-term artisan partnerships are central to Luna Tree.
