STEP German Website Launch
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Label STEP is the fair trade non-profit organization committed to the wellbeing of handmade carpet weavers and workers.
STEP is thrilled?to announce the launch of its German-language website! Our German-speaking audience can now discover more about STEP’s mandate, Partners, and ongoing projects at?label-step.org/de.?More languages will soon be added?to reach a broader audience.
To celebrate, we’re launching with an exclusive story in German about six of our STEP partners based in Berlin: REUBER HENNING , Wild Heart Free Soul , Nyhues , Jan Kath Design GmbH , Lyk Carpet, and Kiran Kelim. The article offers a glimpse into the unique work of each partner, their studios, and their deep connection to Berlin’s vibrant creative scene.
Read the article: Berlins Kreativit?t auf den Teppich gebracht.
The article is also available in English: Bringing Berlin's Creativity to Handmade Carpets.
From Frankfurt to Paris: Industry Trade Shows
In January 2025, the handmade carpet industry took center stage at several prominent trade fairs, including the Carpet & Flooring Expo in Istanbul, Heimtextil in Frankfurt, A Family Affair by Jan Kath in Bochum, Maison & Objet, Paris Déco Home, Paris Déco Off in Paris, and COVER Connect in Las Vegas.
STEP began the year at Heimtextil with a booth in the Carpet Lounge hosted by COVER Magazine. We were joined at the fair Certified Partners?ABC Italia, Paulig Teppichweberei GmbH, and USAID/ACEBA. Managing Director Reto Aschwanden?joined in on a panel discussion with industry experts to discuss ethical practices and the future of rug production.?Listen to the full panel discussion.??
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Press
An in-depth study of the digital app used in?STEP's Artisan Villages?was published in the?Journal of Fair Trade. The piece was co-authored by?by STEP's?Prasuna Saakha and academic?Dr. Roberta Discetti.
STEP Certified Partners
We'd like to extend a warm welcome to the Partners who recently joined us: ?
Couture Knots, US Suseli Rugs, US Northwest 35, UK MRIRT, CH? Partner Tip: Affix the STEP logo?to your carpet label, website or your showroom window.? Email us?for high resolution logos, images and guidelines.?Partner FAQ.
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