Fair Trade does it better
Every product is unique, handmade and ethically crafted by artisans around the world
Alchemista is a social business offering sustainable artisan homeware, ethical gifts, handcrafted jewellery and accessories made by artisans around the world. Our mission is to create income opportunities for artisans in developing countries by connecting their merchandise and brands to our markets through sustainable and ethical trading relationships.
Environmental Sustainability
We are committed to keeping our environmental impact minimal. Integrating environmental awareness throughout our supply chain is essential, from locally sourced, recycled or repurposed materials to sustainable packaging.
Social Transformation
Our mission is to improve the livelihoods of artisans and communities in developing countries, especially focusing on empowering women-led cooperatives and social enterprises. Harnessing traditional artisanal skills, we strive to preserve cultural crafts and heritage while generating vital income opportunities.
Financial Sustainability
By combining economic, social and financial values within a market-based approach, our aim is to establish sustainable long-term partnerships with artisans, social enterprises and cooperatives. We reinvest part of our profits into projects further supporting our artisans such as health, education or microfinance.
Burundian Refugee Artisan
The story of Esperance
Esperance Balingayao had to flee her home with her six children in the middle of the night when violent militias raided her village.
Our Featured Collection of Artisan Jewellery
Handmade artisan jewellery from East Africa and Latin America