You Look Good Living Fair Trade

nuandao:

Today, Nuandao wants to share with a tiny find in Taipei that values fair trade products. The store was first established in the creative hub of Shanghai’s Tian Zi Fang, an old neighborhood now full of culture and art. Down the line, the store owner decided to leave Taipei to be with her husband, hence giving us the opportunity for us Taipei folks to experience the store. The store is currently located in a small space in the Yongkang Lane; although not much room for much, architecture and decoration has created a simple, natural atmosphere for the browsing experience. What we particularly like is the recycled wood furniture throughout the space - how green! 

In Taiwan, fair trade and design rarely come together. Twine here, is one of those rare operations. 

In many situations, fair trade or organic products tend to be more expensive, but the owner is trying to partner with manufacturers and creators from around the world to make fair trade products within reach of all people. Twine believes that the goods sold only will enhance a person’s life from both vendor and consumer side. 

Within the store, products are almost all unique handmade creations with the majority of these commodities, mostly from Africa, Bangladesh, India, Vietnam and Cambodia and other countries who are affiliated with the World Fair Trade Organization. At Twine, you can also find some works from Taiwanese designers, and the store also creates its own collection of clothing and accessories made from felt and wool. 

If one day, you were stranded on an island what 3 things would you want to bring? 

TWINE: scissors, knitting equipment, wire 

Thank you Francis and Chloe for the reporting efforts！ 

For more information, visit: 

www.twinestudio.net / facebook: www.facebook.com/twinestudio

台灣 台北市大安區 永康街二巷3號1樓

twine2006@twinestudion.net