fair trade

Mehera Shaw is dedicated to producing high quality clothing, and is based on a business philosophy that puts the human factor first.

Profitability and humanity are not opposed principles for us; they are joined.

All of our garments are made using sweatshop-free, fair labor standards. We provide sufficient pay to improve quality of life and a positive work environment, with an atmosphere of respect for all and of cultural sensitivity. Mehera Shaw does not use any child labor.

We work with our employees — pattern masters, stitchers and managers — at our production studio in Jaipur to develop the best product possible. We also work directly with the various dyers and block printers, who are free agents and set their own terms of employment and prices. We make every effort to work within the natural and cultural environment, using indigenous design motifs and styles in our collections. We often incorporate artisan techniques, such as hand block printing, hand quilting (“hath tagaii”), and non-mechanized spinning and looming, in support of rural, decentralized, and environmentally positive methods of production.

We adjust our production schedule to accommodate seasonal festivals and celebrations.

India has taught us a fortunate lesson—that the “human factor” is the only factor that endures, matters, or, in the end, makes sense.