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Introduction
What makes us tick?
We know we can't change the world, but that doesn't mean we can't try to change the small part that we can influence. We believe that the best way to help people develop is by doing business with them.
peepultree fosters a more equitable and sustainable system of production and trade that benefits people, their communities and their environment (known as fair trade or ethical trade).
By working closely with our suppliers we aim to meet the standards of the ethical trade initiative and we are pleased to be able to help provide good quality employment around the world (including here in the UK) while still providing excellent value and service to all of our customers.
We are a small, family-run business like many of our suppliers, most of whom are based in India. Through fair trade we aim to help keep important craft skills alive.
Crafts are an integral part of life in India, despite the rapid technological and social changes that are taking place there. In the West, special artists create craft objects and they are considered to be 'luxury' items, but in India (like many other developing countries) craft production is the main source of employment for a large number of the population, second only to agriculture.
Despite the growth of the handicrafts industry in India, the average earnings of the artisans are very low when compared to other industries. This is the reason that the younger generation is moving to other fields. The average age of many master craftsmen is around 50 years old. We feel that by applying fair trade, ethical principles we can help to combat this trend and keep important cultural craft skills alive.
We encourage the production and development of cultural products based on the traditions of local craftsmen and artisans, adapted for Western markets. In this way we hope to promote artistic talents in ways that preserve cultural identity.
By paying a fair trade market price we encourage high quality workmanship and enable producers to invest in good quality tools and materials, and by buying direct from the producers of the goods, we cut out the middlemen, enabling a greater percentage of the retail price to go to the craftsmen and women. A fair and ethical market price for goods benefits everyone, it does not mean that products necessarily cost the consumer more.
We know we can't change the world, but that doesn't mean we can't try to change the small part that we can influence. We believe that the best way to help people develop is by doing business with them.
peepultree fosters a more equitable and sustainable system of production and trade that benefits people, their communities and their environment (known as fair trade or ethical trade).
By working closely with our suppliers we aim to meet the standards of the ethical trade initiative and we are pleased to be able to help provide good quality employment around the world (including here in the UK) while still providing excellent value and service to all of our customers.
We are a small, family-run business like many of our suppliers, most of whom are based in India. Through fair trade we aim to help keep important craft skills alive.
Crafts are an integral part of life in India, despite the rapid technological and social changes that are taking place there. In the West, special artists create craft objects and they are considered to be 'luxury' items, but in India (like many other developing countries) craft production is the main source of employment for a large number of the population, second only to agriculture.
Despite the growth of the handicrafts industry in India, the average earnings of the artisans are very low when compared to other industries. This is the reason that the younger generation is moving to other fields. The average age of many master craftsmen is around 50 years old. We feel that by applying fair trade, ethical principles we can help to combat this trend and keep important cultural craft skills alive.
We encourage the production and development of cultural products based on the traditions of local craftsmen and artisans, adapted for Western markets. In this way we hope to promote artistic talents in ways that preserve cultural identity.
By paying a fair trade market price we encourage high quality workmanship and enable producers to invest in good quality tools and materials, and by buying direct from the producers of the goods, we cut out the middlemen, enabling a greater percentage of the retail price to go to the craftsmen and women. A fair and ethical market price for goods benefits everyone, it does not mean that products necessarily cost the consumer more.
Contact Info
Address:
Unit 6 Blakemere Village, Chester Road
Northwich
Cheshire CW8 2EB
United Kingdom
Northwich
Cheshire CW8 2EB
United Kingdom
Tel:
01606 881887
Website:
http://www.peepultree.co.uk
Offering
- Furniture
- Scarves & Shawls
- Housewares & Handicrafts
Hours of operation
| From | To | From | To | From | To | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | 10:00 | 17:00 | ||||
| Tuesday | Open | 10:00 | 17:00 | ||||
| Wednesday | Open | 10:00 | 17:00 | ||||
| Thursday | Open | 10:00 | 17:00 | ||||
| Friday | Open | 10:00 | 17:00 | ||||
| Saturday | Open | 10:00 | 17:00 | ||||
| Sunday | Open | 10:00 | 17:00 | ||||
Meet Our Team (3)
Chris
Shop Manager
Chris is a passionate believer in the power of fair and ethical trading to change people's lives for the better.
Born in India, Chris has always been aware of the desperate need for high quality employment which keeps traditional arts and crafts alive.
Chris is also a Parish Councillor in our village where he tries his best to translate his passion for social equity and justice into every day activities which improve the lives of local residents.
Born in India, Chris has always been aware of the desperate need for high quality employment which keeps traditional arts and crafts alive.
Chris is also a Parish Councillor in our village where he tries his best to translate his passion for social equity and justice into every day activities which improve the lives of local residents.
Rose
Shop Assistant
Rose is originally from Northamptonshire but has been living up here for almost 10 years now.
Her passions include crafts such as crochet, jewellery-making and nail art.
Her passions include crafts such as crochet, jewellery-making and nail art.
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