“We know that real change only happens when it’s done collectively.”  – No Borders

Want a place where you can buy local produce? That is handmade, sustainable and affordable? A brand that Supports local communities rather than exploiting them? Then No Borders is your answer  

Who are No Borders 

No Boarder’s teams with Artisans across the globe. They recognise the skills that many Artisans have, skills that are rooted through their culture from their ancestors. They use their platform to amplify local talent and to provide affordable, sustainable clothing. 

They aims to solve the problem of unaffordable sustainable fashion. After speaking to many young people, they discovered that, even though young adults were aware of the effects of fast fashion. They felt still forced to shop in many fast fashion shops due to the affordability. 

No Borders plans for the future 

Home decor, Wellness, Books are just some of the few areas that No Borders plan to branch out into. They plan to revolutionise the industry and give back the power to the makers.  

“The new No Borders shop is an extension of all the goals that gave birth to this brand. To amplify local talent and build strong communities to revolutionise industries that are western centric by slowly shifting the power back to the hands of the people across the world.” 

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The Artisans and the community  

After travelling across India to find incredible Artisans that have been living under the radar, No Borders started are now teamed up with Creative Dignity a movement that bring together over 500 artisans. Over the years they gradually grew and spread the community that shares the same values whilst being able to celebrate each other individually. A place where they can feel valued and supported, share skills and meet with other Artisans. 

Once No Borders have found their designers they make sure they are equipped with all the tools and equipment they need. whilst also offering them the opportunity to collaborate with No Borders. They then make sure they are paid a decent rate and treated with dignity, breaking down exploitation of underpaid work that heavily impacts countries outside the western world.

Lets meet some of the Artisan’s  

‘We do not differentiate between designers, artists and artisans – they are all artists to us. We hope they get the same level of recognition for their skills as the global fashion houses who employ them or use their styles.’  – No Borders

Amesh 

Amesh spent lockdown in Sri Lanka with his family, feeling stuck at home and spending days cleaning house. One day when he was clearing out some stuff he found loads of his mums old sari’s. He had the idea to use some of the things that he had around the house that wasn’t being used anymore.  

He started cutting up all his mum’s saris. He added embroidery and hand painting and turned them into his own creations giving them a more tailored look. 

I.AM.ISIGO

Bubu Ogisi is the designer and owner of IAMISIGO independent womenswear brand. Based mainly in Nigeria and Ghana, Baba focuses on fusing Traditional African culture with minimalism.

The brand was launched in 2009 fuelled by Baba’s love for traditional weaving and indigenous fabrics. “Bubu is on a continual mission to understand and promote the diversity and complexity of African culture.”

Tisi 

Located in Northern Thailand in a village called Sun Din Daeng, located in Chiang Mai. Tisi use a local Northern fabric enriched in culture and combine it with contemporary styles. The design styles that are wearable and hope that they are locally preferred over brands that are not sustainable

No Borders are a great way to bring our attention to skilled, passionate individuals. Giving them and the cultures they come from the global recognition that they deserve. You can buy from No borders, Knowing that everyone involved in the design process is paid fairly and that all the materials used have been sustainable and eco friendly.

“Our ancient cultures are rich with crafts that are rooted in sustainable practices which are now being resurfaced or rediscovered or re-appropriated – slowly gaining importance all over the world.”  – No Borders