Welcome to my favorite topic as of late… ethically made rugs! This post will be full of exclamation points! I’m not sure when it happened exactly, but somewhere along the way I became obsessed with rugs. (I think Instagram is with me on this one.) My first rug came from a friend’s travels through New Mexico, others came from West Elm, who offers surprisingly good prices on Fair Trade Certified rugs, and others have been purchased via Etsy. I’m even putting a rug on my balcony (because vibes), I sure hope it arrives before summer ends!
Over the years as my obsession grew, I bookmarked every source for ethically made rugs online. I’m happy to report that it’s actually pretty extensive, and with a variety of price points too. Sadly I’m now kinda maxed out on rugs, so instead of leaving these glorious sources to collect dust in my bookmarks bar, I’ve put together a fun little guide to share here on eco club. Here are my favorite places to look for that perfect ethically made, fair trade rug online!
Archive offers handwoven artisan home goods as well as vintage finds. Our favorite rug is their hand-dyed Zapotec rug, crafted in Teotitlán del Valle.
I’m not sure how I came across Katel Home but their small collection of vintage rugs is impeccably curated. This is one to watch if you’re willing to wait for *the* rug to come along!
Loom + Field offers beautiful modern rugs in the most gorgeous feminine hues! I love bright rugs but lean pastel, which can be hard to come by. If that’s you, this is your spot!
Loomy is a source for unique, responsibly made rugs in such cool prints and palettes. Their outdoor rugs are beautiful too!
Ohh Happy Home is an Australian brand, and while they can’t ship all of their products to the US, they do have a selection of ethically made rugs available for international shipping. They have a great selection of cotton rugs, washable rugs, and rugs for kids’ spaces. They were kind enough to offer a discount code for eco club readers! Use code ECOCLUBFREE at check out for free shipping to the US!
Well Woven is probably the most extensive and affordable collection of ethically made rugs because they do everything from the design to manufacturing themselves. They share a bit about that process here. This could be a good source if you’d like to be a more conscious consumer, but don’t have a large budget with which to do so.
Based in Canada, Baba Souk is probably one of the dreamiest online shops I’ve ever scrolled through! Everything is SO bright and playful, just how I like it. They offer shipping to the US as well.
Another international brand that ships worldwide, Australia’s Pampa is home to traditional Argentinian rugs in really beautiful colorways. You can even design your own!
Minna has been offering ethically made rugs and home goods since 2013, in partnerships with artisans in Guatemala, Mexico, and Peru. This one comes from weavers in Guatemala.
eco club member Made Trade has an impressive rug collection coming from designers around the globe. Actually, they’ve become kind of a one-stop-shop for all sorts of sustainable home goods. Scroll through pages of rugs here.
BOLE Road Textiles a Brooklyn based design studio that specializes in vibrant home decor, and their pieces are handwoven in Ethopia. The Bana Rug is our fave!
It’s a little embarrassing how many hours I’ve spent pouring over vintage and handmade rugs on Etsy! There are so many incredible shops there but here are a few of my favorites for rugs and textiles: Mumotoronto, Berberology, The Compulsive Traveler, and Majorelart.
Canary Lane carries a gorgeous selection of high end vintage rugs, including LOTS of insanely cool runners!
The Rug Company has been around since 1997, working with craftspeople in Nepal to make rugs in pretty much every print, color, or pattern you could dream up.
Justina Blakeney has dreamt up the most inspiring rugs for her bohemian home decor offerings at Jungalow. We love her collab with Loloi!
Like I said, Etsy is also a fabulous place to find ethically made rugs. Of course, you have to do your research to make sure the vendor is transparent in how their rugs are made and with what materials, but asking questions via DM usually helps me learn more. Here are some of our favorites!
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Where did you last purchase a rug? We’d love to update the list with more ethically made rugs you can buy online.
Amy says
Hey Wow!!
Thanks so much for including us in your fabulous round up of rug faves!!!
Amy from Oh Happy Home
Kathleen says
Just found your site-I ordered a rug yesterday and it IS ethically made, and am still curious on the subject.
The one I found was from Garnet Hill. I was surprised & pleased with the information about the manufacturer on that site!
I’m looking forward to exploring the companies you list as well, for the future. Thank you for the information!!
Angela Hamilton says
I’m glad you found a rug! Thanks for letting us know about Garnet Hill, it does look like they partner with artisans — I’ll have to read into it more! xx