Who are the makers behind Reca’s jewellery and fashion?

The makers behind Reca are skilled women artisans based in New Zealand, including former refugee women. Each maker brings craftsmanship, care, and lived experience into every piece, creating products with purpose and meaning.

How does Reca support ethical and sustainable production?

Reca supports ethical production by working directly with makers, ensuring fair wages, safe working conditions, and transparency throughout the process. By removing unnecessary middlemen, more value goes directly to the artisans.

Why is “Meet the Makers” important to Reca?

“Meet the Makers” reflects Reca’s belief that fashion should be personal and transparent. Knowing who made your jewellery and how it was created helps support sustainable fashion choices and empowers women and communities through ethical craftsmanship.

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Sep 17, 2020

Meet the Makers

Meet the Makers: Embracing Sustainable Fashion in New Zealand

Connecting You with Meaningful and Ethical Products

We connect you with beautiful, minimalist, quality products that support women building better lives. Our aim is to open a world of socially conscious and ethical choices for the modern Kiwi woman. Discover how Meet the Makers are shaping a brighter future.

Location: New Zealand

We are passionate about creating opportunities for women who have faced challenges in life. Each step we take to eliminate the middle-man delivers more benefits directly to the artisans. Our commitment to sustainable fashion NZ prioritises fairness and direct support for these creators and ethical fashion makers.

Reca is a 100% New Zealand owned business. Our jewellery range is almost entirely jewellery handcrafted in New Zealand. This approach perfectly aligns with the goals of ethical jewellery NZ practices and sustainability.

The Heart Behind Our Sustainable Mission

Our main goal is to give women the chance to lead better lives through skill-building and opportunities. Equally, we create products that you will cherish forever. We use quality materials and design timeless pieces that help you look and feel confident every day.

We work closely with former refugee women artisans, training and employing them to craft our jewellery pieces. When you support us, you enable these women to build brighter, more secure futures. You also contribute to the global movement for sustainable development.

Ensuring Fair Practices Beyond Our Range of Fashion

To offer a well-rounded collection, we depend on other organisations and marketplaces for products beyond our direct range. Though many suppliers are small or disadvantaged, they Sustainable Fashion Matters and share our values. Often, they cannot be certified as fair trade, so we have developed strict principles to ensure ethical production.

Products create opportunities specifically for disadvantaged women.
No forced labour is involved in crafting these products.
Child labour is strictly prohibited in production.
Artisans receive living wages or fair prices for their work.
Working environments are safe and healthy for the artisans.
We maintain transparency by visiting workshops to verify conditions.

Why Sustainable Fashion Matters in Our Clothing Stores Near Me

Sustainability in fashion is essential for the future of our planet and communities. Our focus on sustainable fashion reduces waste and promotes ethical practices that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Choosing products from Reca or like-minded clothing stores near me means supporting positive change.

By focusing on sustainable materials and fair trade principles, we ensure our fashion choices do no harm to the environment. This meets the growing demand from shoppers who care about where and how their clothing is made. Our collaboration with women artisans New Zealand makes a significant difference.

Building a Future Through Ethical Principles in Sustainable Fashion: Meet the Makers Insight

Many artisans we collaborate with have experienced hardship. Our model empowers women socially and economically. Training and direct employment provide hope, stability, and new opportunities for a better life. Meet the Makers are vital in this transformation.

Working in sustainable fashion requires dedication to quality and ethical standards. Each item in our range, whether jewellery or clothing, embodies these values. We believe this sets us apart from the fast fashion industry’s harmful cycle. Our focus remains on jewellery with purpose and sustainable jewellery makers.

Transparency and Accountability Are Key to Our Sustainable Success

We hold every partner to high ethical standards. Transparency ensures fair wages and safe conditions. We regularly visit artisan workshops, maintaining close relationships and oversight. Accountability is crucial to reassure customers that their purchases truly support sustainable fashion.

Choosing products aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals fosters equality and environmental care. At Reca, these goals guide every decision we make to promote sustainable and ethical practices. Meet the Makers are the heart of this mission.

Written by MYINT AUNG