What does GoodWeave do?
GoodWeave rescues children directly from the looms and strives to deter the illegal employment and exploitation of other children. GoodWeave also inspects and certifies carpet-weaving facilities and authorizes use of its trademarked label on rugs made at looms meeting GoodWeave standards. The certification program helps fund educational opportunities for children as well as support and resources for families and weaving communities. In the United States, GoodWeave USA operates as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to helping to build awareness of child labor and other ethical issues in the carpet industry. It informs, educates and partners with designers, architects, retailers, importers and all who love beautiful rugs. The organization promotes and publicizes the GoodWeave label as the purchaser’s best assurance that their rug was made only by adult artisans. GoodWeave provides sales and media support for its designer, importer and retailer members.
