social enterprise partners - Malaysia
Earth Heir
About Earth Heir
Earth Heir is a social enterprise based in Malaysia. Earth Heir celebrates craftsmanship by designing thoughtfully, engaging in ethical partnerships and advocating conscious living. Earth Heir’s collection includes fashion accessories, jewelry and homewares. The business was founded to serve traditional artisans in underserved communities and they are a guaranteed member of the World Fair Trade Organization.
Refugee Artisan Group
A group of 32 refugees from Afghanistan and Myanmar living in Kuala Lumpur and Ampang collaborate with Earth Heir. Some of the artisans do home-based work while others work at Earth Heir workshops. This diverse group of artisans brings many different skillsets to Earth Heir, though they are most often using their skills in embroidery and sewing.
© Earth Heir
Partners
since:
2020
Artisan
origin:
Afghanistan and Myanmar
Production
Locations:
Kuala Lumpur and Ampang, Malaysia
Features
Founder Series
Heritage skills
Jewellery making, embroidery
"My children were asking if I earn money from doing this work, and I told them 'Yes, and in the future - if you want to - you can earn an income from this too. The girls were interested in it.'"
Saleha, Afghan refugee in Malaysia
