Have you ever heard of “carpet kids”? While cheaper products might feel like you’ve found a bargain, the reality on the other side of things isn’t so sweet.
Image source: GoodWeave International
In the carpet industry, where our proud partners - GoodWeave has been working for over 25 years, “carpet kids” are children who sit at looms for up to 14 hours a day, using sharp tools to weave carpets.
These children often have no access to education, and some are trafficked to loom sheds far from home, forced to work off a family debt on inadequate wages under the constant threat of violence.
"Nearly one in 10 children is working as a child laborer in the global economy. Often forfeiting the chance to ever begin school, these children have the highest illiteracy rates in the world. Victims are five to 17 years of age, and nearly half of them, 79 million, are in hazardous work. Slavery, human trafficking, prostitution, and activities that directly harm the physical, mental, and moral well-being of a child are considered “Worst Forms of Child Labor.”
- GoodWeave
Reality check: Even cheaper labour = even cheaper rugs.
At Rugs for Good, we’re committed to changing this heartbreaking reality. Every rug we offer is GoodWeave certified, ensuring that no child labour was involved in its creation. Together, we can help break this cycle of exploitation and create a brighter future for these children.
Interested in reading more? Head to GoodWeave International
