Fair Trade Rugs | Colorful Ethically Made Rugs

Window shopping fair trade rugs is one of my favorite ways to waste time on the internet. (We all have our own, right?) Since my apartment already has all the rugs it can hold, guides like this give me an outlet for my ethically made finds. I don’t think there’s any reason to buy a rug that isn’t fairly and consciously produced in 2025. While some of these are on the higher end, you can at the very least find incredible vintage rugs from small businesses on Etsy, or while perusing your local OfferUp, Craigslist, or thrift stores. Boundless gems await!

If you’re looking to refresh your home this year, and I wouldn’t blame you with all of the time spent inside at the moment, a new rug is the perfect place to start. It can anchor your whole design and make a room look brand new. Below, find my current favorites–mostly colorful and intricate, and all produced ethically.

Tierra y Mano’s Blaise Danio Collaboration features colorful abstract rugs like the Zephyr, made in Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca, Mexico on a traditional foot loo.

Morrow hand-knotted rugs are subtle yet stunning, like this wool check rug in a cocoa hue. Find more neutral home goods here!

Archive New York’s Teo zig-zag rug is perfectly on trend with its brown and pink colorway. Click over to the listing to see some of the weaving process. Dreaaamy!

The Rug Company is a leader in providing fair trade rugs in bespoke colors, sizes, and designs. Their online selection is pretty overwhelming, so I like to peruse their Insta for inspiration.

Eco club member Will & Atlas offers 100% jute rugs in beautiful organic designs. Jute is one of the world’s most sustainable fibers, and works indoors and out!

Lovers of pinks, pastels, and all things bright will fall in love with the selection of authentic Moroccan rugs at Baba Souk out of Canada.

Colombia based Zuahaza, maker of throws, pillows, and other home goods, also offers ethically made rugs woven with sustainable natural fibers like fique. We snapped the first photo during a content shoot last year.

One of my favorite shops for rugs, Loom & Field, sells colorful shag rugs in patterns you don’t see anywhere else. They offer both vintage and contemporary handmade by their artisan partners.

Loomy (who offers free US shopping) has this colorful Off Balance rug among their choices of consciously crafted rugs. Each of the listings on their site will tell you about its sustainability features, such as origin and recycled materials. When I shop Loomy, I head straight to their multi colored rug collection!

Soukie Modern offers custom handcrafted Moroccan rugs, like this Beni M’rirt Rug to your specifications. They also have incredible wedding blankets, home decor, and more!

Loloi is known for partnering with incredible designers like Rifle Paper Co and Justina Blakeney on their handmade rugs. The pink wave design is so dang good (sadly since discontinued). I regret not investing in this one!

Goodee is known for high end, artisan made goods and textiles that support craft preservation and empower marginalized communities. The nanimarquina Shade Outdoor Rug and Chandelao Jute Rug are two of my favorite ethically made rugs they offer. BTW, you can find more sustainable outdoor rugs here, if that’s what you’re looking for!

You know how much I love Etsy for vintage and custom rugs. You always want to read a shop’s bio and policies, and ask the seller any questions you have in order to ensure it is produced fairly and sustainably, and going to meet your needs. Etsy is also powered by 100% renewable energy and offsets carbon emissions, which is good to know if you’re considering an international purchase. This yellow, lavender, and pink (dream combo!) wool kilim rug can be made in literally any size. I’ll link a few more Etsy favorites below!