Sustainable
The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world, and it’s time we rethink the materials, processes, and packaging used to create our beloved purchases. This is why we’ve done the upfront legwork and vetted our brands to ensure that our planet’s health is top of mind for them as well.
Woman-Owned
Women lift up half of the sky - by investing in women, you’re assisting in the process of creating more wealth for families and communities. The successes of women shape the way young girls see themselves as they develop into leaders, and it's essential for the world to provide leaders that mirror half of the population.
Toxic Free
The secret behind the beauty, personal-care, and fashion industry is that they’re virtually unregulated, and therefore, allowed to use untested chemicals in their products. Exposure to these ingredients can be harmful overtime, and that’s why we’ve vetted each and every single one of these brands to ensure that they’re up to standards for those looking for a cleaner beauty routine or may be more sensitive to harsh ingredients.
Ethical
Here at ourCommonplace, all brands have our ethical stamp of approval, which encompasses decent working conditions, treatment of workers, and fair-wages. Through providing a platform for purchasing ethical goods and ensuring all brands uphold ethical standards, we hope to take us towards a more equitable and just world.
BIPOC-Owned
We believe in uplifting BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities by empowering their businesses. By choosing to allocate your purchasing power to BIPOC-owned businesses, you're not only strengthening local BIPOC communities — you're also contributing to shrinking the racial wealth gap, fostering job creation, and propelling diverse representation across consumer industries.
Cruelty Free
Animal tests are often painful and cause the suffering and deaths of millions of animals every year. Having this stamp of approval means that no animals were tested on, harmed or killed in the process of making the product. When you opt in for cruelty-free brands, you’re opting out of animal testing, and investing in clean products that are made for the benefit of your body, animals, and the environment.
Handwoven in the High Atlas Mountains
This bright rug was made by a woman named Fatima in a tiny village on the road between Ourika and Oukaymden. Fatima chooses to weave with bright colors, a reflection of her cheerful disposition.
From start to finish, this rug was made completely by hand: Handspun, hand-dipped in natural dyes, and woven by hand. Fatima does not work from a pattern as do weavers in commercial workshops. This piece was imagined and carefully planned by Fatima, making this rug a piece of art and a reflection of the unique woman who crafted it.
*Only one available*
*Due to the handmade nature of this rug, there are some imperfections that add to its charm and character.*
- MEASUREMENTS: 8 ft 8 in x 5 ft 3 in
- MATERIALS: Wool
- COLOR: Salmon red with turquoise accents
- ORIGIN: Oukaymden, Morocco
AMASOUK partners with master Moroccan artisans to bring extraordinary, hand-crafted goods into your home. By personally traveling to Morocco and relying exclusively on local materials–such as leather, wool, and natural dyes–AMASOUK establishes sustainable relationships with local artisans. Unlike other Moroccan goods that have gone through several middlemen before reaching your doorstep, AMASOUK works directly with the artisan ensuring fair compensation and working conditions.
AMASOUK’s home goods are crafted one at time, often hand-dyed, dipped, and stitched together by a single artisan. As a result, each design is available in limited quantities–sometimes, just one item–to ensure that your purchase is as unique as the artist that created it.
The goal? Help skilled entrepreneurs grow their businesses, support their families, and thrive as contributors to time-honored tradition and functional art. And of course, offer you extraordinary pieces that add depth, beauty, and soul to your living space.
SHIPPING
Please note that all orders ships directly from our partners to you and each partner has policies unique to its boutique.
For Amasouk - All shipping is free with carbon offset! All orders will be processed within 3 business days of order placement, and will arrive at your doorstep within 4-8 days once shipped for this US based brand.
After you've placed your order, you'll receive an order confirmation in your inbox. Once your order has been shipped, you'll receive an additional email with tracking number.
RETURNS
For Amasouk - we believe that all items purchased should be loved and have a purpose in your life. If you don't 100% love the item, let us know, and we'll gladly accept the items within 30 days of purchase for a flat $6 fee. Please refer to this page for instructions on returns.
Please note that we are only shipping within the continental US at the moment.