Commodity Guide

Handicrafts

& Artisan

Source unique artisan products with cultural heritage. From Moroccan zellige to Tunisian ceramics — connect with certified fair-trade producers and access premium global retail channels.

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Products covered

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Sourcing countries

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Certifications

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Destination markets

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$950B+ annual trade

Annual trade volume

Zellige & Ceramic Tilework

$80–$350/m²

Hand-cut mosaic ceramic tiles from Morocco. Geometric patterns for walls, fountains, and architectural elements.

Top sourcing countries

🇲🇦Morocco🇹🇳Tunisia🇪🇸Spain

Certifications

REACH
ISO 9001

Handwoven Carpets & Rugs

$80–$2,500/piece

Berber, kilim, and hand-knotted rugs in wool, cotton, or silk. Heritage designs with artisan traceability.

Top sourcing countries

🇲🇦Morocco🇹🇷Turkey🇹🇳Tunisia🇮🇷Iran🇮🇳India🇵🇪Peru

Certifications

GOTS
OEKO-TEX®
Fair Trade
+1

Artisan Leather Goods

$15–$300/piece

Hand-tooled bags, poufs, slippers (babouche), and decorative leather from traditional tanneries.

Top sourcing countries

🇲🇦Morocco🇹🇳Tunisia🇹🇷Turkey🇮🇳India

Certifications

Fair Trade
WFTO
REACH

Ceramics & Pottery

$8–$200/piece

Hand-thrown and hand-painted pottery, tableware, and decorative ceramics.

Top sourcing countries

🇲🇦Morocco🇹🇳Tunisia🇹🇷Turkey🇵🇹Portugal🇪🇸Spain

Certifications

Fair Trade
REACH
OEKO-TEX®

Wood Crafts & Marquetry

$20–$800/piece

Thuya wood boxes, carved furniture, marquetry inlay work, and turned wooden objects.

Top sourcing countries

🇲🇦Morocco🇹🇳Tunisia🇹🇷Turkey🇮🇳India🇮🇩Indonesia

Certifications

Fair Trade
WFTO
REACH

Silver & Traditional Jewelry

$10–$500/piece

Berber silver jewelry, hand-engraved bracelets, amber and coral inlay, and traditional ornaments.

Top sourcing countries

🇲🇦Morocco🇹🇳Tunisia🇩🇿Algeria🇹🇷Turkey🇮🇳India

Certifications

Fair Trade
WFTO
REACH

Argan Oil & Natural Cosmetics

$15–$80/100ml

Moroccan argan oil (cosmetic grade), rose water, ghassoul clay, and natural artisan cosmetics.

Top sourcing countries

🇲🇦Morocco🇹🇳Tunisia🇹🇷Turkey

Certifications

Fair Trade
WFTO
Halal
+1

Woven Baskets & Straw Goods

$5–$80/piece

Palm leaf, esparto grass, and natural fibre baskets, hats (chapeau), and home accessories.

Top sourcing countries

🇲🇦Morocco🇹🇳Tunisia🇸🇳Senegal🇲🇬Madagascar🇬🇭Ghana

Certifications

Fair Trade
WFTO

Certification Reference

Fair Trade

Fairtrade International Certification

Ensures artisans receive fair wages; ethical working conditions; community benefit.

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WFTO

World Fair Trade Organization Membership

Global fair trade organization membership; verifies 10 Fair Trade Principles across the business.

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GOTS

Global Organic Textile Standard

For organic fibre-based handicrafts (textiles, carpets, woven goods).

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OEKO-TEX®

OEKO-TEX Standard 100

Harmful substance testing for textile-based artisan products.

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REACH

EU REACH Regulation

Hazardous substance compliance for artisan products sold in EU (paints, dyes, ceramics glaze).

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CITES

CITES Export Permit

Required for products using endangered species materials (ivory, tortoiseshell, certain woods).

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ISO 9001

ISO 9001 Quality Management

Quality management for artisan cooperatives and export-ready producers.

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Halal

Halal Certification

For handicraft products (candles, cosmetics, food-contact items) targeting Gulf and Muslim markets.

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