As a retailer, I'm interested in partnering with The Little Market to source ethically made home decor. What is their current business model for connecting retailers with artisans? What fair trade principles guide their partnerships, and what types of home decor have they previously facilitated? How can I initiate contact to discuss a potential partnership?
Navigate to 'thelittlemarket.com'. Identify The Little Market's current business model regarding product sales and artisan connections from the homepage. Navigate to the 'Catalog Archive' page. Identify the fair trade principles mentioned on the 'Catalog Archive' page. Scroll down the 'Catalog Archive' page to find examples of home decor items previously featured. Navigate to the 'Contact Us' page. Identify the method for initiating contact to discuss sourcing products directly from artisan groups. Synthesize the identified business model, fair trade principles, examples of home decor, and the contact method into a concise answer.
State that The Little Market is a non-profit that focuses on connecting artisan and producer groups with larger retailers and buyers, and will connect clients directly to individual groups. List the fair trade principles: creating opportunities for marginalized groups, transparent relationships, building capacity, paying promptly and fairly, supporting safe, empowering work conditions, respecting cultural identity, promoting fair trade, ensuring children’s rights, and protecting the environment. List at least two examples of home decor items or categories from the catalog archive (e.g., Etched Glassware, Felt Garlands, Wooden Dinnerware). Explain that contact can be initiated by filling out the inquiry form on the 'Contact Us' page, specifying fields for 'Name', 'Email', 'Products of Interest', and 'Additional Details'.