Buyer guide
Provenance, fair trade and artisan claims that survive scrutiny
Statements about artisans, communities and traditions are now a compliance surface, not just marketing copy. This guide covers what fair-trade certification, cooperative membership, geographical indication and national craft marks each actually verify; how to document a chain from named workshop to finished item; how to handle cultural attribution respectfully and accurately; and how to avoid the common claims — village names, community benefit figures, generic heritage language — that cannot be evidenced when a retailer or regulator asks.
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