Jewellery and accessories producers are increasingly backing initiatives that tackle major social, political and environmental issues, including mindfully sourced raw materials.

Meet suppliers at the heart of the CO community who are leading the field in sustainable jewellery and accessories production.

Wood Belt 

MANUFACTURER, Slovenia

Best for: innovative belts with patented wooden buckles made with off-cuts from the local wood industry.

Manufacturer of hypoallergenic belts crafted by local artisans under Fair Trade principles. They re-invest their profits for the employment of underprivileged groups.

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The Accessory Think Tank 

CONSULTANCY & MANUFACTURER, US

Best for: manufacturing, development and marketing of sustainable collections.

Expertise includes product development, sales, support, brand positioning, growth and profitability. TATT have accelerated the success of over 40 fashion brands.

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Maki Fair Trade

ARTISAN PRODUCER, Ecuador

Best for: sustainable, hand-made Ecuadorian artisanal hats.

As WFTO members, Maki combine honouring cultural heritage with sustainable practices by empowering local artisans to use leftover toquilla straw and the IKAT technique. 

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Threads of Peru 

ARTISAN PRODUCER, Peru

Best for: artisanal goods made from Alpaca wool.

Threads of Peru are a social enterprise connecting the world to handmade accessories, fabric and apparel from the Andes. They foster ecological integrity by focusing on producing pieces from 100% natural materials.

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Ammo Designs 

ARTISAN PRODUCER, United Kingdom

Best for: recycling brass bullet casings into beautiful jewellery that also transforms lives.

Services include sampling, sourcing, production, and design. Ammo Designs create fair living and working conditions for their artisans and run vocational training programmes.

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Phoenix Design Group

MANUFACTURER, Thailand

Best for: cutting-edge jewellery from certified recycled silver and gold.

Phoenix's factory and supply chain is ethically audited from start to finish. Their production uses 90% renewable energy and a closed-loop wastewater treatment system. They have in-house design teams that support and collaborate with clients.

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Here are some other suppliers across CO's network:

James Ince Umbrellas 1805, ARTISAN PRODUCER, United Kingdom - Quality maker of umbrellas using traditional skills acquired over the last 215 years.

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Revisit CO Expo 2022

Watch back and hear from Anna Loucah, a multi-award winning British jewellery designer and goldsmith, Dea Baker, the founder of Aqua & Rock, a sustainable brand based in the UK in conversation with pioneering supplier Wood Belt - plus an introduction to other suppliers leading in the field.

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