BHcrafts (WFTO) Fair Trade Certificate
A Commitment to People, Culture & Planet

BHcrafts is proud to have achieved and maintained the WFTO – Fair Trade Certificate since 2009, which showcases our commitment to fair trade practices.

BHcrafts is WFTO-Certified Fair Trade Organization

BHcrafts (also known as Bosnian Handicrafts/BHcrafts doo) holds the respected World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) certification. Furthermore, this signals that the organization fully adheres to rigorous global standards for fair trade. This certification assures customers that BHcrafts WFTO – Fair Trade Certificate indicates operations with integrity and transparency throughout its supply chain. At BHcrafts, transparency and accountability are core to our mission.
As a member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), we undergo a rigorous verification process each year to maintain our BHcrafts WFTO – Fair Trade Certificate. The WFTO certificate is renewed annually, and we proudly display our current certificate here. Reaffirming our continued commitment to fair trade principles, ethical practices, and social responsibility.

What the WFTO Certificate Means

Achieving WFTO certification involves compliance with the 10 Principles of Fair Trade, which cover:

1. Creating opportunities for marginalized producers
2. Transparency and accountability
3. Fair trading practices
4. Payment of fair prices
5. Prohibiting child or forced labor
6. Gender equality and non-discrimination
7. Ensuring good working conditions
8. Providing capacity building
9. Promotion of fair trade
10. Climate action and environmental protection

For BHcrafts, this not only reflects ethical operations but also underscores their dedication to sustainable, inclusive, and socially responsible business, as maintained by their BHcrafts WFTO – Fair Trade certificate.

A Social Enterprise Rooted in Empowerment and Tradition

Established in 1995, BHcrafts began as a humanitarian initiative under the Norwegian People’s Aid. Especially merging creative expression with healing and socio-economic empowerment. Today, it has evolved into a thriving export-oriented enterprise that continues to champion inclusion, especially for women from diverse ethnic backgrounds in Bosnia and Herzegovina, all backed by our Fair Trade Certificate from WFTO.

Preserving Heritage with Eco-Conscious Craftsmanship

BHcrafts products are handcrafted using traditional knitting, crocheting, and weaving techniques. Also focusing attention on natural, chemically untreated fibers—often wool and cotton. The organization also emphasizes ecological responsibility—from raw materials to recyclable packaging—to minimize environmental impact, further aligning with the BHcrafts WFTO – Fair Trade certification values.

Meaningful Impact at the Heart of Every Purchase

Each BHcrafts product includes:
A tag with the artisan’s name, giving individual recognition
A “Shopping with purpose” message. Most important is that this signals to customers that their purchase supports creative opportunities for marginalized women across Bosnia and Herzegovina.

BHcrafts reinvests all its profits directly back into expanding the enterprise and increasing employment opportunities. This is instead of distributing profits to shareholders, adhering to the principles of their WFTO – Fair Trade Certificate.

Awards, Recognition, and Global Reach

BHcrafts’ longstanding reputation is reinforced by numerous accolades, including:

• Outstanding Social Entrepreneurship recognition by the Schwab Foundation (2002)
• Certification by the International Fair Trade Association (IFAT) as the first—and still only—fair trade producer in Bosnia and Herzegovina (2009)
• The Sustainable Entrepreneurship Award (SEA) in Urban & Regional Development (2013)

On the business front, BHcrafts has built strong international trade relationships, collaborating with prominent partners such as Sundance Catalogue (USA), Agnes B (France), National Geographic, Neiman Marcus, and brands across Europe and Japan.

Fair Trade Certificate – Why It Matters

Firstly, for consumers choosing BHcrafts products on bhcrafts.shop, the WFTO certification offers assurance of ethical sourcing, environmental responsibility, and genuine social impact. Even more, each purchase supports a tradition of sustainable craftsmanship. It empowers women artisans, preserves cultural heritage, and contributes to economic development in Bosnia and Herzegovina by maintaining our BHcrafts WFTO – Fair Trade Certificate.

In essence, BHcrafts embodies the spirit of ethical commerce and cultural craftsmanship, delivering not just beautiful products but a meaningful story behind each stitch.