The digital age has given rise to a growing number of ventures designed to create online markets for global crafts. In an era of mass production and online shopping, here is some guidance for buying handmade. KNOW HOW "FAIR TRADE" RELATES TO HANDICRAFTSThere is no "fair trade" certification process for handicrafts as a category because the production processes vary widely. More commonly, some retailers will label a handcrafted product as fair trade because it is sourced from a member of an organization such as the Fair Trade Federation. Macy's partners with Global Goods Partners , a Fair Trade Federation member that sells crafts online and to retailers nationwide.

Source: Ethiopian News January 24, 2018 22:41 UTC