At Home

An elaborate table setting featuring large copper cups, a copper flask and a copper pitcher

Copper: The History and Health Benefits, Plus a Look at Sertodo Copper

For the last 1,000 one area in Mexico has produced some of the world’s finest hand hammered copper products with very few changes along the way.

15 Sustainably Made and Natural Christmas Decorations

Celebrate the holiday season with natural, sustainable decorations that you will cherish for years to come. Whether you’re looking for tree ornaments, a festive table runner, or something to brighten your living space, here are 15 sustainably sourced and ethically made Christmas decorations to elevate your home and holiday.

10 Conscious and Cozy Gifts for a Hygge Holiday at Home

Snuggle up and get comfy with every gift in our guide. Each one ensures an absolutely hygge holiday.

15 Sustainably Made Hanukkah Decorations

Celebrate Hanukkah with dazzling, ethically made decorations to elevate your holiday season. From home decor to table decor to ornaments for your Hanukkah bush, here are 15 sustainably made and ethically sourced decorations to brighten your home and holiday.

Ceramics Guide Cover Image

A Beginner’s Guide to Ceramics: Stoneware vs. Porcelain vs. Earthenware

Read on to discover the differences between stoneware, porcelain, and earthenware and how to know when a ceramics piece is truly high quality.

Sustainable Fall Dinnerware and Table Decor

Whether you’re hosting the Thanksgiving feast of the year or entertaining a small group of friends for dinner, here are 21 sustainably sourced dinnerware pieces and table decorations that will evoke fall flair and autumnal vibes.

A Beginner’s Guide to Sustainable Candles

Learn more about sustainable candle materials, like what makes soy wax sustainable, the difference between essential oils and fragrance oils, and which wicks are the most eco-friendly.
A book and a mug sit on a white bedspread with a dark blue blanket

Spotlight on Hoot: Sustainable Bedding Made from Tencel

Made from lyocell we’re obsessed with Hoot’s buttery soft and exceptionally sustainable sheet set.
Charcoal waffle weave bedding with seven pillows with an open window overlooking water behind the bed

6 Eco Friendly Bedding Brands with Organic Sheets, Duvets, Pillows, and Blankets

From super soft organic cotton to buttery smooth lyocell and modal TENCEL bedding we’ve got all your sustainable bedroom needs covered.

The Right Sheets Can Lead to a Restful Night’s Sleep | A Guide to Sustainable Bedding Materials

We dive deep into the properties of organic cotton, linen, Tencel eucalyptus, and bamboo lyocell so you can upgrade your bedding with confidence.

Home Decor Color Trends of Fall/Winter 2021

Refreshing your home decor with shades that suit the autumnal mood is a great way to welcome in the season. Check out our collection of sustainably made home decor pieces that follow the latest 2021 fall and winter color trends.

Revitalizing Traditional Crafts with Conscious Home Goods: Spotlight on Will & Atlas

Traditional, artisan crafts are in danger of dying out in a world used to instant, mass-produced products. William and Katherine Berg, owners of Will & Atlas, explain why producing handmade goods is a worthwhile endeavor for their artisans and for the legacy of traditional Bangladeshi craft.

12 Sustainable Cold Weather Essentials

Check out our favorite sustainable cold weather essentials to keep you feeling warm and cozy all fall and winter long.

18 Slow Made Turkish Robes and Towels for the Kitchen, Bathroom and Beach

Turkish towels are world renowned for their extremely absorbent, soft and durable properties. Here are 18 of our favorite sustainably-made Turkish towels and robes perfect for your kitchen, bathroom or next beach outing.

25 Ethical and Eco Friendly Wedding Gifts for the Conscious Couple

Made Trade’s wedding registry is the perfect resource for the conscious consumer looking to fill their home with ethical and eco-friendly goods. Here are our favorite wedding gift picks for a conscious registry!

12 Ethical and Eco Friendly Cooking Essentials for a Sustainable Kitchen

Find the ethical and eco-friendly kitchen products you need — from aprons to salad bowls — for cooking, baking, and serving food sustainably in this guide.

How to Hang Woven Wall Baskets in Any Space

Explore different ways to incorporate woven wall baskets into your sustainable home decor to fit any space and style.
Your Go To Guide To High Quality Home Materials

Your Go-To Guide to High-Quality Home Interior Materials

Whether you are striving to live more simply, thoughtfully, or sustainably surrounding yourself with products that will not only last, but perform well in your home will save you time, money, and frustration.
Zuahaza Indigenous Crafts

Zuahaza: Celebrating Indigenous Crafts with Handwoven Home Textiles

In the Andean region of Santander, Colombia, organic cotton farming goes back to the Guane Indigenous people that lived on this land.  The Guane people were experts in harvesting their local cotton, and in making woven goods which they commercialized…

Your Definitive Guide to The Most Sustainable Rugs

Read our rug guide for the three most popular natural fibers for sustainable rugs — cotton, wool, and jute — and what to expect from each, along with our favorite designer picks from Made Trade’s artisan partners.
Small Space Eco Friendly Decor

How to Make the Most of Small Space Living with Eco Friendly Home Decor

Think a small space means an uninspired space? We dive deep into all the ways you can make the most of small space living with our favorite eco-friendly décor and essentials.
Katie Mudd tan and yellow stoneware sipper cups

A Beginner’s Guide to Ceramics, Part II: Ceramic Techniques and Glazes to Know

Learn the basics of ceramics with this guide to the three main types of pottery techniques and three most common glazes.

7 Eco Friendly Furniture and Lighting Brands to Furnish the Conscious Home

A home is only as good as the items inside it. We spotlight nine furniture and lighting bands that complete any home.

Four geometric, colorful pillows laid on the ground with a yellow background

16 Ethical, Artisan-Made Home Decor Brands to Love

A profile of 10 brands creating incredible, sustainable products for the home that we can’t stop thinking about.

A colorful mexican blanket with a cutting board of fruit on it

The Rebirth of the Traditional Mexican Blanket

Learn the story and process behind a new breed of heritage made Mexican blankets that are redefining a classic.

Sustainable Furniture Brand and Reforestation Project: Meet Masaya & Co.

What began as a reforestation project evolved into one of the world’s most sustainable furniture brands.
a tray of green beans and red onion are sitting on a grill pan on a gray tabletop surrounded by two bowls of salad and a brightly colored towel

Spotlight on FINEX: Eco Friendly Cookware Made Consciously in Portland

The most incredible looking pans, skillets and dutch ovens are also the most sustainable and American made.

An eygipian artisan weaver works on a loom to hand weave a traditional rug

Spotlight on Anchal: A Modern Take on Kantha Quilting with Women Artisans in Ajmer, India

The History of Kantha The roots of Kantha (pronounced KAHN-taa) can be traced to Bangladesh and the neighboring Indian states, West Bengal and Odisha. This area is referred to as the Bengal region, and so Kantha can be defined as a…
Reviving Traditional Kilim Weaving In Fowwa Egypt

Reviving Traditional Kilim Weaving in Fowwa, Egypt

The hand woven kilim rug has been a staple in Egyptian homes for centuries, but is now getting a huge redesign refresh.
An elaborate table setting featuring large copper cups, a copper flask and a copper pitcher

Copper: The History and Health Benefits, Plus a Look at Sertodo Copper

For the last 1,000 one area in Mexico has produced some of the world’s finest hand hammered copper products with very few changes along the way.

15 Sustainably Made and Natural Christmas Decorations

Celebrate the holiday season with natural, sustainable decorations that you will cherish for years to come. Whether you’re looking for tree ornaments, a festive table runner, or something to brighten your living space, here are 15 sustainably sourced and ethically made Christmas decorations to elevate your home and holiday.
Fair Trade Cozy Gifts

10 Conscious and Cozy Gifts for a Hygge Holiday at Home

Snuggle up and get comfy with every gift in our guide. Each one ensures an absolutely hygge holiday.

15 Sustainably Made Hanukkah Decorations

Celebrate Hanukkah with dazzling, ethically made decorations to elevate your holiday season. From home decor to table decor to ornaments for your Hanukkah bush, here are 15 sustainably made and ethically sourced decorations to brighten your home and holiday.

Ceramics Guide Cover Image

A Beginner’s Guide to Ceramics: Stoneware vs. Porcelain vs. Earthenware

Read on to discover the differences between stoneware, porcelain, and earthenware and how to know when a ceramics piece is truly high quality.

Sustainable Fall Dinnerware and Table Decor

Whether you’re hosting the Thanksgiving feast of the year or entertaining a small group of friends for dinner, here are 21 sustainably sourced dinnerware pieces and table decorations that will evoke fall flair and autumnal vibes.

A Beginner’s Guide to Sustainable Candles

Learn more about sustainable candle materials, like what makes soy wax sustainable, the difference between essential oils and fragrance oils, and which wicks are the most eco-friendly.
A book and a mug sit on a white bedspread with a dark blue blanket

Spotlight on Hoot: Sustainable Bedding Made from Tencel

Made from lyocell we’re obsessed with Hoot’s buttery soft and exceptionally sustainable sheet set.
Charcoal waffle weave bedding with seven pillows with an open window overlooking water behind the bed

6 Eco Friendly Bedding Brands with Organic Sheets, Duvets, Pillows, and Blankets

From super soft organic cotton to buttery smooth lyocell and modal TENCEL bedding we’ve got all your sustainable bedroom needs covered.

The Right Sheets Can Lead to a Restful Night’s Sleep | A Guide to Sustainable Bedding Materials

We dive deep into the properties of organic cotton, linen, Tencel eucalyptus, and bamboo lyocell so you can upgrade your bedding with confidence.

Home Decor Color Trends of Fall/Winter 2021

Refreshing your home decor with shades that suit the autumnal mood is a great way to welcome in the season. Check out our collection of sustainably made home decor pieces that follow the latest 2021 fall and winter color trends.

Revitalizing Traditional Crafts with Conscious Home Goods: Spotlight on Will & Atlas

Traditional, artisan crafts are in danger of dying out in a world used to instant, mass-produced products. William and Katherine Berg, owners of Will & Atlas, explain why producing handmade goods is a worthwhile endeavor for their artisans and for the legacy of traditional Bangladeshi craft.

12 Sustainable Cold Weather Essentials

Check out our favorite sustainable cold weather essentials to keep you feeling warm and cozy all fall and winter long.

18 Slow Made Turkish Robes and Towels for the Kitchen, Bathroom and Beach

Turkish towels are world renowned for their extremely absorbent, soft and durable properties. Here are 18 of our favorite sustainably-made Turkish towels and robes perfect for your kitchen, bathroom or next beach outing.

25 Ethical and Eco Friendly Wedding Gifts for the Conscious Couple

Made Trade’s wedding registry is the perfect resource for the conscious consumer looking to fill their home with ethical and eco-friendly goods. Here are our favorite wedding gift picks for a conscious registry!

12 Ethical and Eco Friendly Cooking Essentials for a Sustainable Kitchen

Find the ethical and eco-friendly kitchen products you need — from aprons to salad bowls — for cooking, baking, and serving food sustainably in this guide.

How to Hang Woven Wall Baskets in Any Space

Explore different ways to incorporate woven wall baskets into your sustainable home decor to fit any space and style.
Your Go To Guide To High Quality Home Materials

Your Go-To Guide to High-Quality Home Interior Materials

Whether you are striving to live more simply, thoughtfully, or sustainably surrounding yourself with products that will not only last, but perform well in your home will save you time, money, and frustration.
Zuahaza Indigenous Crafts

Zuahaza: Celebrating Indigenous Crafts with Handwoven Home Textiles

In the Andean region of Santander, Colombia, organic cotton farming goes back to the Guane Indigenous people that lived on this land.  The Guane people were experts in harvesting their local cotton, and in making woven goods which they commercialized…

Your Definitive Guide to The Most Sustainable Rugs

Read our rug guide for the three most popular natural fibers for sustainable rugs — cotton, wool, and jute — and what to expect from each, along with our favorite designer picks from Made Trade’s artisan partners.
Small Space Eco Friendly Decor

How to Make the Most of Small Space Living with Eco Friendly Home Decor

Think a small space means an uninspired space? We dive deep into all the ways you can make the most of small space living with our favorite eco-friendly décor and essentials.
Katie Mudd tan and yellow stoneware sipper cups

A Beginner’s Guide to Ceramics, Part II: Ceramic Techniques and Glazes to Know

Learn the basics of ceramics with this guide to the three main types of pottery techniques and three most common glazes.

7 Eco Friendly Furniture and Lighting Brands to Furnish the Conscious Home

A home is only as good as the items inside it. We spotlight nine furniture and lighting bands that complete any home.

Four geometric, colorful pillows laid on the ground with a yellow background

16 Ethical, Artisan-Made Home Decor Brands to Love

A profile of 10 brands creating incredible, sustainable products for the home that we can’t stop thinking about.

A colorful mexican blanket with a cutting board of fruit on it

The Rebirth of the Traditional Mexican Blanket

Learn the story and process behind a new breed of heritage made Mexican blankets that are redefining a classic.

Sustainable Furniture Brand and Reforestation Project: Meet Masaya & Co.

What began as a reforestation project evolved into one of the world’s most sustainable furniture brands.
a tray of green beans and red onion are sitting on a grill pan on a gray tabletop surrounded by two bowls of salad and a brightly colored towel

Spotlight on FINEX: Eco Friendly Cookware Made Consciously in Portland

The most incredible looking pans, skillets and dutch ovens are also the most sustainable and American made.

An eygipian artisan weaver works on a loom to hand weave a traditional rug

Spotlight on Anchal: A Modern Take on Kantha Quilting with Women Artisans in Ajmer, India

The History of Kantha The roots of Kantha (pronounced KAHN-taa) can be traced to Bangladesh and the neighboring Indian states, West Bengal and Odisha. This area is referred to as the Bengal region, and so Kantha can be defined as a…
Reviving Traditional Kilim Weaving In Fowwa Egypt

Reviving Traditional Kilim Weaving in Fowwa, Egypt

The hand woven kilim rug has been a staple in Egyptian homes for centuries, but is now getting a huge redesign refresh.
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At Home

It all happens at home. Living consciously at home is easier than ever as we cover topics like finding the best artisan-crafted home decor, handmade and eco-friendly furniture, vegan and plant-based living, plastic-free alternatives to everyday products, slow living, zero and low-waste living, as well as simple lifestyle hacks we can make at home to live more sustainably and more beautifully.

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