The Winding Road Gives Back

At The Winding Road, our mission is deeply rooted in the principles of fair trade and a commitment to celebrating the craft of skilled artisans around the world. We believe in creating meaningful connections between the beautiful handmade products we offer and the talented individuals who craft them. Through fair wages, education, and community support, we’re proud to help build brighter futures.

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Handmade Felt Goods from Nepal

The Winding Road offers a wide assortment of beautifully handcrafted felt goods made in Nepal. We proudly partner with artisans in developing countries, helping to improve their quality of life through fair wages, safe working conditions, and meaningful employment.

Since 2012, we’ve been working with a husband-and-wife team who moved to Kathmandu in their early 20s, determined to build a better future for their family. What began as a small collaboration has grown into a thriving partnership—bringing their felt creations to hundreds of stores across the U.S. and providing steady work to over 200 women artisans.

Handcrafted handbags by Women Artisans in Indonesia

Our bags are handwoven by skilled women artisans in Indonesia, master weavers who have inherited and perfected their craft over generations. Each piece is made from renewable, sustainably sourced Ata vine and rattan, materials known for their strength, beauty, and natural durability. These traditional techniques and eco-friendly materials come together to create timeless, functional designs that carry both cultural heritage and contemporary style.