When Safia and James set out on their People Tree journey they were ahead of their time in focusing on what we now call the triple bottom line: economic, environmental and social performance were all key to measuring the company’s success. These days, though, claims of sustainability are everywhere, and it can be hard for customers to know whether a company is truly as green as it claims.

Kumbeshwar Technical School (KTS) is an educational and vocational training centre based in Kathmandu, Nepal. KTS employs over 2,000 artisans who produce a collection of hand knitted and embroidered cardigans, jumpers, hats, gloves and scarves for People Tree. Artisans are mostly women who work part time for People Tree and can look after their children at the same time.

A pioneer in sustainable Fair Trade fashion, our story started in 1991. The core mission has stayed the same over the past three decades. Every product is made to the highest ethical and environmental standards from start to finish.