Ensures fair living wage for producers
Discloses the community being impacted
Reduces the environmental impact
Focusses on women producers
Created using handcrafted methods
Made out of responsible materials
Biodegradable or environment friendly
Uses portion of proceeds to give back to the community
Having lived in China for over ten years, NORBOO’s founder has always been captivated by the creativity of different ethnic groups. Despite living in extremely harsh environments with limited resources, they manage to remain creative, hospitable, and joyful. During her travels to these remote areas, she enjoys collecting locally handmade products and learning about their traditional materials and production methods. NORBOO strives to make a holistic impact in these communities by allocating a portion of our profits and utilizing our expertise.
Since then, the founder visited several villages within a 2-4 hour driving distance from NORBOO’s main location, leading group and in-house trainings for women who are unable to travel. Her ultimate goal is to establish a permanent center in one of these villages to provide stable income for all the women they have trained thus far. Additionally, NORBOO is focusing on training a young mother to teach other women in the future, ensuring a sustainable and empowering impact for generations to come.
Purpose
At NORBOO Tibetan Handicrafts, their purpose is to create holistic transformation within communities by empowering single mothers and underprivileged women. They believe that every woman deserves the opportunity to build a sustainable income while taking care of her family and household. Their vision is to use their limited resources to make a significant impact within these communities, while creating high-quality products that showcase a fusion between Western and Tibetan styles.
Their values are rooted in their commitment to providing training, resources, and support to these women. They strive to create a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth. They believe in transparency, ethical practices, and using mostly local materials to ensure their impact is long-lasting and environmentally friendly.
NORBOO believes that by investing in the potential of these women, they can create positive social and economic change, not just for individuals, but for entire communities. They are committed to creating opportunities for these women to thrive and contribute to society, while preserving and sharing the rich cultural heritage of the Tibetan people through their products.
