We are so pleased to say that we are Oh Happy Home is an official licensee of Good Weave International.. Ohh Yeah! We were one of the first Australian rug companies that was recognised with this accreditation.
This acknowledges that we are committed to ensuring all our rugs are made by adult artisans, not children.
Who are GoodWeave International and what do they stand for?
Ending Child Labour: GoodWeave envisions a day when no child is made to work instead of going to school, and when freedom, access to education, and the right to childhood are guaranteed.
GoodWeave is committed to ending child labour and offering educational opportunities to children in carpet weaving communities around the world.
GoodWeave fulfills its mission by creating market demand for certified child-labour-free rugs, monitoring supply chains, rescuing and educating child labourers, and providing critical services for weaving families.
What does the GoodWeave label mean?
The GoodWeave label is your assurance that;
No child labour
No bonded labour
No forced labour
was used in the making of the certified product. When you choose the GoodWeave label, your purchasing decision supports programs that educate children, provide critical services, and transform communities.
So when you buy any rug or cushion from Oh Happy Home you can be confident that no child labour, no bonded labour and no forced labour were used to produce your rug or cushion.
The GoodWeave label also means that a percentage of the cost of your rug supports GoodWeave's social programs in India, Nepal or Afghanistan.
GoodWeave certified rugs are produced by licensed exporters, who have agreed to produce rugs without child labor, and allow unannounced inspections by GoodWeave.
Did you know our fair trade ethics began with our Happy as Larry Days in Nepal and India?
Way back in 2009 Happy as Larry the precursor to Oh Happy Home started from humble beginnings with our founder Amy felting and producing all the felt products for Happy As Larry herself.
Today all of our felt and wool rugs and products continue to be made in Nepal and India.
Just like Oh Happy Home, Happy as Larry Designs was committed to not using child labour and only employing workshops that offered fair wages and working conditions.
As a business we have always been committed to putting part profits back into this incredibly poor country.
Together with a few Nepalese Foundations we are also helping to educate marginalised children in Nepal.
Do You Share Our Vision And Values?
Ethical/Fair- we strive to always protect the maker and make sure that our suppliers are treated fairly and with respect.
Generous -to give back to the communities who create for us and support the whole family.
Innovative Design- to lead the way and push boundaries in the homewares market.
Fun -to have fun in everything we do and create positive experiences for our suppliers, staff and customers.
Playful -we will strive to make someone gasp or chuckle when they see and purchase our products!
Educate -to help consumers and retailers make wise purposeful buying choices which help create lasting change in countries less fortunate.
With every stitch we make the world a happier and more colourful place to call home.
Make a lasting change by buying beautifully handmade ethically produced products.
Let's all commit to ‘buying once and buying well’.
I was extremely happy when I received our rug. No nasty chemicals smell, the size was perfect, the feeling of the natural fibres was great. I really recommend this brand specially if you have problems with chemicals…
Awesome - glad you love it and thanks for the video! Love seeing the happy homes.
I get comments every time I go shopping about my basket. So well made and the black is beautiful.
So happy to hear you love the Bolga Basket as much as we do. We now have them in a range of Woodland Tones now. Thank you for your support for our family at Oh Happy Home..
I’ve been searching for a perfect rug for my boys bathroom and finally found it. The quality is amazing and it’s so soft for their little/big feet. The length is perfect for double basin.
I was looking for a pure wool round rug (no cotton or viscose or art silk as they don’t wear well), and found THE PERFECT rug at Oh Happy Home! This excellent quality NZ pure wool rug looks GORGEOUS and is beautifully textured. I am very happy with both the rug and service received. 👍😃