Our Ethics and Fair Trade are extremely important to us and form the very foundation on which our business is built.
Luna Tree is a proud member of BAFTS.
BAFTS is the network of independent shops and suppliers dedicated to promoting Fair Trade retail in the UK. Luna Tree is recognised as an importer of Fair Trade goods.
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.
We have 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.
How We Operate
Our core vision is one of sustainability, transparency and working as ethically as we can.
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.
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.
We visit our producer village roughly once a year/ 18 months 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.
We have worked with the same families of silversmiths since 2007. 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.
