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GoodWeave works to end child labor in the carpet industry and to offer educational opportunities to children in Nepal, India and Afghanistan.

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Children's Stories

A slave to the handmade rug industry at four years old, Iqbal Masih escaped after six years of servitude and traveled the world to raise awareness about child labor—until he was murdered for his activism at the age of 12.

Click here to read more about Iqbal Masih and other former child weavers rescued by GoodWeave. To learn what GoodWeave is doing to honor Iqbal's memory, click here.

Spotlight On Importers/Designers

CariniLang

For Joseph and Aurelie of CariniLang, a rug’s essence must appeal to both the eyes and the heart. Much more than a simple floor covering, each carpet represents the energy of all the individuals involved in its making, and a rug made with child labor carries a negative energy that can be seen in the carpet and felt in the room. CariniLang’s participation in the GoodWeave certification program ensures that the rugs convey beauty, inside and out.

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Industry Spotlight

  • Carini LangNew York, New York
  • Stephanie Odegard CollectionNew York, New York
  • Kush Handmade RugsPortland, Oregon
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News & Events

CNN Three-Part Series on GoodWeave


Part One: "GoodWeave Works to End Nepal Child Labor"



Part Two: "Nepal Crisis Pushing Children into Slavery"

Part Three: "Certifying Your Rug is Slave Labor-Free"

Diversity Journal, Buy a Rug, Help a Child, by Grace Austin, April 30, 2012

Colorful Conversations, GoodWeave's Project Muskan: Weaving a Brighter Future, by Company C, April 19, 2012

Periwinkle Porte, GoodWeave's Expanded Standard to Address Environmental, Adult Working Conditions in 2012, by Debbie Hindman, April 10, 2012

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