Lydali: sharing worldwide beauty

1^st February 2014

Jenny Rodgers

Jenny Rodgers

1 February 2014

Often we buy an item of clothing or an accessory and don’t think about the person who has designed it or made it. However, at Lydali they want to change that.

Lydali is a website that contains an online collection of beautiful things found in remote areas of the globe. As you travel through the website you experience the talent of individual craftsmen in Guatemala, the vibrant hustle and bustle of a busy marketplace in Nairobi, and the sounds of a loom as a woman in Indonesia works with great care on hand-woven goods.

Lydali’s mission is to share beautiful, ethical products and the stories of the artisans and designers who make them. They envision a world where every consumer is empowered to change the way the global economy works, bringing opportunity to craftspeople all over the world. They believe in the power of global commerce, that there is beauty being created all over the world and that thoughtful consumption and ethical sourcing can help to lift people out of the cycle of poverty. They believe talent is universal, but opportunity isn’t. They believe in radical transparency. We live in a hyper-connected world where shopping should be more personal. Lydali are creating a new way of shopping by connecting consumers with the people who make their products.

You are spoilt for choice on this website. These silver drop earrings are lovely and this red graphic tote is perfect for this summer’s pending nautical trend. If you love your scarves, you definitely need to check out what’s available at Lydali. This light burgundy stripe scarf is so pretty.

Whatever you decide to buy though, make sure you read the information on who made the item. It’s really interesting and makes you feel like your item is making a difference to someone.

 Jenny Rodgers

Now is the time to change your attitude when you buy an item.

Head over to Lydali and read the amazing stories behind the items that they sell.