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 2022. 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.
Morrow rugs are subtle yet stunning, like this Amari Mini in an almost neutral, dusty pink. And if you’re looking for a runner, I’m currently obsessing over this creamy beauty. Find more neutral home goods here!
Archive New York’s Zapotec checkered rug is perfectly on trend with its check pattern and pop of pink.
Love me a lush rug in a color scheme I’d never have thought of on my own, like in Sister Golden’s vintage Moroccan rug collection.
MINNA’s Dream Rug Bright, made in Guatemala, makes a pretty wall hanging if you’re like me with no more floor space to spare!
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.
Another favorite from Archive is the Teo Zapotec Rug (available at Made Trade), which comes in a runner too. Can’t you see it adorning the floors of a dreamy Airbnb in Joshua Tree?
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.
Okay, I know I’ve posted about Here & There Collective before, but they have such fun colorful patterns and yin-yang designs on cozy made-to-order rugs. You won’t welcome a single guest into your home that has one like it, I’m sure!
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!
St Frank is on the higher end, but oh my goodness they curate the most beautiful rug and textile collections! I especially love their cactus silk rugs. I mean how could one even choose?
Inspired by travel and nature, the Far From Home Rug by Mini Knots at Goodee is handcrafted in Turkey on traditional looms.
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. These striped Beni Ourain runners can be made in just about any color… I repeat, any color!
best ethically made and fair trade rugs for 2022
Top to bottom, left to right: Zapotec checkered rug by Archive New York | Here & There Collective yin-yang rugs (no longer available) | Zuahaza Fique Runner | St Frank Cactus Silk Rugs | Lily Pad Moroccan Rug by Baba Souk | Off Balance rug by Loomy | The Rug Company | Beni Ourain runners (similar on Etsy) | Dream Rug Bright by MINNA | Beni M’rirt Rug by Soukie Modern | Loloi Rugs | Teo Zapotec Rug by Archive | Jute Rug by Will + Atlas | vintage Moroccan rug from Sister Golden | Amari Mini by morrow soft goods | AKOJO Market Rugs (no longer available) | Colorful Shag Rugs from Loom & Field
Where do you shop for fair trade rugs? Share more sources with us in the comments!
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