The Journal

Stories from the federation

Notes on the collectives, the crafts and how the federation's model works, written by the Acomada team.

In the villages of West Bengal, one collective has spent three generations perfecting a running stitch that turns old saris into heirloom textiles.

We publish exactly how much of what you pay reaches the maker. Here's how the 83% figure is calculated, and audited.

Colour, pattern and bead size all carry meaning in Maasai beadwork. A short guide before you buy.

Verification is slow by design. Here is what we check before any collective joins the federation.

A technique brought to Rajasthan by Persian potters centuries ago is still fired the same way today.

Natural dyes and hand-loomed cotton need gentler care than you might think. Our practical guide.