GoodWeave

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.

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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