Our Story
With her love for delicately crafted handmade items, Alaria was founded by Rebecca Pisani in 2019 with the hopes of creating an international gateway that shines a light on handmade artisan products from around the world. Every item on our site and in our store is carefully curated, handpicking the most thoughtful designs that tell a story, a story by hardworking marginalised and vulnerable communities. We aim to provide them with a platform to showcase their products for consumers to enjoy. We believe there is something honest and authentic about handmade items and through the digital world we wish to inspire a sense of Connection, from one Community to another.
Our Values
Here at Alaria, we value handmade items, made with conscious materials, and created in a friendly working environment. We believe everyone should be treated equally & fairy and strive to partner with brands who align with our philosophies.
We value small brands who work towards maintaining their own tradition whilst providing an income for the artisans they work with. With the brands we partner up with, we try to raise awareness to our consumers that traditional weaving, fabrics and techniques can be enjoyed, loved and praised worldwide without the cost of human lives or harm to the environment we live in.
Our Vision
Our vision is to educate our customers on the value of handmade products & to begin shifting the perspective of craftsmanship. We aspire to anchor the idea that dedication & care to building such beautiful products take a lot of time & a whole lot of love. Our vision is to keep Connecting to global artisans through the organic growth of our journey & community – enabling them to have access to safe working conditions, living wages & fair treatment. Alaria partners with brands & their communities that ensure these standards are met.
Our Mission
We aspire to create a friendly open space, where like minded people & curious customers can browse through a variety of handmade items. We strive to enlighten our customers on the importance of carefully made products, providing a new market & creating an invisible connection between you, the buyer and the maker. Most importantly, we wish for you to love your products and honour the people that made them.
Alaria Standards
Our Philosophies
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We strive for progress no perfection
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We believe in quality over quantity
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We work with brands that pay their artisans or factory workers fairly
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We work with brands that give their artisans or factory workers adequate working hours
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We work with brands that shun the use of child labor and work fairly and equally with their workers with no discrimination and good working conditions
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We aim to respect the environment we live in and try our hardest to protect and care for this beautiful land
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We scout out brands that give opportunities to marginalised communities and push for full transparency with the brands we work with & also with our community here
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We believe stories are the building blocks for craftsmanship
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We believe in balance and growth
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We create a safe space and have fun doing so
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