When you purchase a GoodWeave-certified rug, you're not just buying a beautiful product—you're actively supporting the global effort to end child labor in the handmade rug industry. At Eastern Mills, every piece we create carries this important certification.
GoodWeave operates the only independent certification system in the rug industry that specifically addresses child labor. Their rigorous inspection program includes unannounced visits to production facilities, worker interviews, and comprehensive supply chain monitoring.
The organization doesn't stop at prevention. When inspectors discover children working in uncertified facilities, GoodWeave provides rehabilitation services, including educational opportunities and family support programs. Since its founding, the organization has helped over 30,000 children access education.
By choosing GoodWeave-certified products, consumers drive market demand for ethical production. This creates economic incentives for manufacturers to maintain child-labor-free supply chains, gradually transforming industry practices across producing regions.