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Get the latest information from the store! ”sisam FAIR TRADE + design”

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7/23/24Publish

We were told about the best-selling miscellaneous goods, new products, and items with many repeat customers!

sisam FAIR TRADE + design was launched in Kyoto in 1999 and currently operates 8 directly managed stores mainly in Kyoto and Osaka, and is a fair trade shop that is handled in about 80 stores in Japan, as well as in Taiwan and Australia.

The main store is in Kyoto, but this time we visited "vote for by sisam FAIR TRADE Tokyo Kopis Kichijoji Store" and heard a lot of stories!

The Kichijoji store opened in 2017 as the first shop to incorporate "vote for" into the brand name.

Most of the items that occupy the store are original miscellaneous goods and apparel products that were created through direct communication with Asian producers who have Fair Trade certification.

” What you buy is what you vote”

Shopping is about what kind of society you vote for

The items developed based on the philosophy that we have been holding since our founding are all wonderful things that you can't help but pick up. In addition, by knowing the information of the production area, you will become more attached to it.

In this special feature, we will focus on the miscellaneous goods handled in the goods, as well as the stories and comfort of the producers, the best-selling products and user bases, and new products that have already started pre-orders in anticipation of Christmas. (Pre-order items will be shipped after the end of August)

Choosing what you like is an action towards fair trade, and please take a look at these warm handmade products.

Fair Trade Coffee "SISAM COFFEE"

It is a coffee that supports small-scale farmers who live in the Cordiliera region of the northern Philippines while preserving the environment and traditions. It is grown by agroforestry (forest farming) that does not use chemical fertilizers or pesticides and is cultivated with a variety of vegetables and trees.

The product with the most repeat customers at the Kichijoji store is the original fair trade coffee "SISAM COFFEE".

You can enjoy three flavors: "deep roast and medium roast", which is a single-origin coffee native to the Philippines, and "Neighbors Blend", which is a blend of beans from four countries: the Philippines, Myanmar, Thailand, and Timor-Leste.

It's simply delicious. With the aim of making coffee "a coffee that makes everyone happy," we are working on sustainable cultivation methods with low environmental impact on farms in each country.

We are particular about not only fair trade but also "neighborhood", and the roasting is handled by a roastery in Kyoto, where Sisam Kobo is located, and we are also working to reduce energy costs.

The most popular is the "Neighbors Blend", which is a blend of beans from four countries.The bittersweet taste of coffee is followed by sweetness, and it is truly a bitter mild coffee.

In the summer, the delicious "medium roast" is also a hot seller even if it is iced coffeeThat's right. Compared to "deep roast", it is lighter to drink and has a refreshing aftertaste. It's perfect for one cup in the morning to wake up your body.

Beans and flour are available, respectively. For home use and gifts, drip bags and 200g sizes are popular. In the merchandise, you can also purchase commercial sizes. (Commercial sizes are delivered fresh, so they will be roasted after receiving your order.) As a general rule, orders received by Wednesday morning will be roasted and shipped after the following Thursday. ）

chime

The uniquely shaped chimes, which are made from recycled iron, are popular for interior decorations and doorbells. It is produced by Noah's Ark, a fair trade partner in India.

NOAH'S ARK IS A CORE MEMBER OF THE FAIR TRADE FORUM INDIA, WHICH HAS MORE THAN 200,000 PRODUCERS IN INDIA. With the aim of paying fair compensation to producers and eradicating child labor, we are implementing a number of initiatives such as improving the working environment for producers and providing educational support for children.

The origin of the chimes is located in the region of Bhehat, 260 kilometers from the office of Noah's Ark. It is a green area surrounded by mango groves, rice paddies and sugar cane fields, and is made by the producer group Murslin Bhehat. Brass bells are a traditional job that has been made for about 100 years, and originally doorbells, cowbells, and entrance decorations were made.

At the Kichijoji store, "hanging bells" and "wave chimes" divide popularity. Wave chimes have a softer tone than they look because the narum is made of wood.

It seems that there are many people who actually touch it at the shop and buy it for themselves because they are touched by the fun of the difference in sound and the warmth of the handmade. It is an item that will be happy to be given as a gift.

Wire miscellaneous goods

Popular wire miscellaneous goods are now available with "wire racks" and "vegetable baskets"! It is a series that is also very active in displays.

* The actual color is an antique silver finish

Wire miscellaneous goods are also used for displays everywhere in the store. It is made by the same Mr./Ms. of Noah's Ark, the blacksmith of Chime.

The production area of wire products is Moradabad, one of India's leading production areas for metal products. Half of the inhabitants are involved in blacksmithing. In the past, many children were unfairly exploited and many children were too poor to go to school, but now the working environment has improved, and schools are operated where the children of producers can attend for free.

The basket is light and durable. It is an item that looks stylish and has a wide range of uses, such as folding cloth and using it as a food stock.The new "Vegetable Basket" has a handle, making it easier to carry or hang on the wall.

The "wire rack" is a type that is hooked in one place.This is also an easy-to-use item, such as putting a coffee dripper in the kitchen or using it as a letter holder.

NEEM Cutlery &Tableware

Wooden cutlery and tableware made from neemwood, which has long been popular as a tree with high medicinal properties in India. A wide range of versatile items are available, and it is a product that is easy to purchase for customers who visit the Kichijoji store for the first time.

The NEEM cutlery series is made by SASHA, India's Fair Trade Partner. It is a powerful fair trade NGO led by a female leader that connects the network of many producers and artisans in India to develop markets and develop products.

Neem tableware used to be found in every home in India, but now it seems that the number of people who use it is decreasing due to plastic products. The workshop is located deep in the mountains of India, and it is a place where you can aim for independence with inherited handicrafts.

All items are handmade by craftsmen. The color, grain of the wood, the pattern of the cutlery, and the fluffy pattern on the back of the plate also have different tastes depending on the skill of the craftsman, and no two are the same.

We recommend the following:The awkward shape is very cute "Giant Okinawa".As a spoon, of course,It can also be used as a small plate or accessory tray, and it is an item that gives off a presence just by placing itOne of.Combined with a "butter knife" and an "oval plate", it is chosen as a giftIt seems that there are many people.

apron

Equipped with functions from the user's point of view. An apron made of 100% organic cotton that you want to use as a set with a cloth. It is connected to supporting the independence of women living in slums.

An apron made of organic cotton that incorporates the atmosphere of vintage workwear everywhere.The "Comfort Apron" is stress-free and comfortable to wear without putting a burden on the neck, and the "Work Apron" with a convenient pocket Mr./Ms.There are two types.

All parts are made of natural materials, including moderately thick organic cotton fabric, cotton yarn, and corozonut buttons. Although it is an apron that is washed frequently, it does not emit microplastics when washed.

Sisam staff of various body types from 150 ~ 180 cm wear, and the one-size-fits-all that arrived at can be worn by anyone.Length that does not touch the floor when squatting so that it is easy to work outsideIt has become.

As a fair trade item that can be used for a long time, it is popular with repeat customers.

The products are made by women in a huge slum near the airport in Mumbai. As part of the "Step-by-Step Project" conducted by Sisam's partner Creative Handicrafts, apron making is being done as an intermediate step from acquiring relatively simple sewing techniques such as eco-bags to learning advanced techniques such as outerwear.

The three colors that blend in with everyday life are dyed at a dyeing factory in Higashiosaka City. It takes time to take shape from hand to hand, and it is an item that overlaps Indian manufacturing and Japan manufacturing.

Wool items

The warm knitted products are made by Sana Hastakala, a fair trade partner in Nepal. It is a producers' organization that means "small handicrafts" in Nepali.

Sanahastakara is a fair trade NGO that aims to protect traditional techniques and improve the income and social status of women, in particular, by introducing domestic handicrafts that are difficult to access to the market to the world.

More than 800 of the more than 1,000 producers are women. Some people take the necessary amount of yarn, such as hand-knitted knitwear, home and work on it in between child-rearing and housework, while others go to workshops in Kathmandu to do inspections and other work. People with physical disabilities and those in financial difficulties are given priority in employment, making it a valuable place to work.

It is recommended to sell felt ball yarn balls in small portions as DIY supplies.

It is cute even if you put it as it is as an interior.

Pre-order products for autumn and winter

New collection for Fall/Winter 2024. In addition to the standard shapes, we will deliver a new style with this year's design.

Hand-knitted mittens and wool bags that you want when it gets cold. The new items for 2024 that I was shown immediately had calm colors and the warmth of hand-knitting.

It's still a little early in stores, but reservations have already begun.

In addition to the standard arm warmers and mittens every year, "wrist warmers" are new this year.While wrapping around the wrist completely, it is slightly shorter and more compact than the arm warmer. When you put it on, the lining is cotton, so it feels gentle on the skin without tingling. It is an item that you will not be able to remove during the winter.

bag

The "Pom Pom Bag" is a new design of the popular "Kakera Bag," which became a stock competition at each store last winter.The point is that it has a zipper, is highly practical, and is not too cute.

The stylish "Tsubo Bag" for a short outing is a bag with the image of a jar for storing spices.Each beautiful embroidery is carefully applied.

Both are made of 100% wool and 100% cotton lining. It is a very popular product in autumn and winter with color variations that are easy to match with adult coordination.

Felt accessories

The felt "Squirrel Mr./Ms." placed between the products is actually for sale. It comes with a keychain and holds a present in his hand. The palm-sized indescribable expression is so cute that you can't help but want to take it home.

"Tako Mr./Ms.", who fits perfectly on her finger, does not know why it is a tako.

This kind of humorous product makes fair trade much more accessible.

All of the items that were born because of my strong desire for fair trade were full of the charm of the country and the charm of the people! Shopping is not for charity, but for fun, and that is a vote for fair trade. We hope you will welcome such sisam FAIR TRADE + design products this fall.

Autumn/winter pre-order items will be shipped after the end of August. Unlike made-to-order production, we may not be able to respond to your reservation depending on the number of items in stock, so we look forward to your early order!