Mala And Mantra founder, Judith Compton, introduces us to the talented artisans that handcraft each piece of M+M's mala bead jewelry and tells us the story of how she's changing the world through fair, sustainable fashion. "From the moment I came up with the idea for Mala and Mantra, I knew I wanted my brand to be an agent for change + goodness in this world. Not only did I seek to spread mindfulness + empower the world through wellness, but I also wanted to find a way to give back to the community + artisans in my family’s homeland, the Philippines. That’s why I teamed up with a Fair Trade cooperative of women artisans in the Philippines, where a team of very talented women handcraft each + every piece of Mala and Mantra jewelry. In exchange, we’re able to provide them with a safe working environment, fair wages, and a way to sustainably support themselves, their families + their communities."
