Mad Imports founder Laurel Brandstetter, also a Cleveland Heights native, has successfully launched this fashionable fair trade company that enables the artisans to gain economic independence and earn fair compensation for their talent and hard work.
Investing in sustainable development efforts, Mad Imports also:

• funds the education of the children of their weaver partners;
• works with the Akny Avoko orphanage to provide funding and support;
• and supports micro-enterprise initiatives in Kenya.

Laurel says "Mad Imports was created to reduce disparities and inequalities. It has become a cross-cultural exchange of art, ideas and opportunities enriching all our lives."

Big Lug Tote	Grass is Greener	Nantucket Tote
Heather Clutch	Opal Clutch	Ile St Marie Tote

Great Style AND Fashion Sense

This fabulous new collection of dresses, tops and skirts features fabrics that are hand-woven and get their vibrant colors from environmentally safe vegetable dyes and traditional block printing processes. The use of these textiles supports weavers and block printers throughout India whose livelihood has been endangered by the shift of fabric production to the factory. Look great AND exercise your fashion conscience!

Crescent Pocket Dress	Frill Dress
Limca Skirt & Trupti Top	Nomadic Halter Dress

Elegant Earrings with Silver, Gold, Pearls and Gems

Supporting the skilled artisans who make these fine pieces also means supporting efforts to increase economic opportunities for Tibetan refugees living in Nepal and India. Many of these jewelers pass on their skill to family members who then carry on the tradition.

Amethyst Sprout	Iolite Pearl	Pearl Cluster
Peridot Window	Sun and Moon	Pearls and Gems

Win a Trip to South Africa

With your purchase of Tsonga shoes, enter to win a South African Safari for 2! Trip includes a 5-star private game reserve and a trip to Tsonga's Thread of Hope Farm in KwaZulu-Natal to meet the women who handcraft the Tsonga shoes.

Floral Slide	Heeled Sandal	Modern Mary Jane

New Silk Bags and Accessories

These beautifully designed bags are carefully crafted by women in Cambodia. Each bag fills a need for women to have a secure and safe source of income in order to foster economic development. Access to alternative income through the creation of handicrafts is an immediate and practical way for women to earn a living and lessen their vulnerability to prostitution and human trafficking.

Layered Evening Bag	Pearl Teardrop	Silk Bow Clutch
Silk Cargo Bag	Silk Pocket Bag	Silk Slouch Bag

Adorable New Kids Collection

The Yellow Label Kids collection offers a modern take on high-quality, handcrafted clothes and toys for babies and children. These whimsical pieces are hand made by artisans in Bangladesh.

Cupcake Dress	Floral Peace Hat	Linen Flower Dress
Embroidered Kaftan	Hand Knit Doughnuts	Floral Kurta