Pins of the Week
- Mata Traders
- 18 Dec, 2015
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Exciting news! The Mata Dressember team has already reached their fundraising goal of $1,000! Thank you so much to all those who have donated – your support... Read More ››
What’s one thing all of us at Mata love? World travel. Most recently you’ve read about how our Communications Director, Jonit Bookheim, visited Greece, and a... Read More ››
What are you planning to wear this holiday season? A few of our employees have already picked a theme for this month: Dresses! Why? Because... Read More ››
You’ve got a conundrum. It’s that time of year to start your holiday shopping, and we’re certain there’s one thing you’re probably not looking forward... Read More ››
Athena is a mythological figure, an age-old symbol of many virtues that have inspired people throughout history. One of the most well-known goddesses of the... Read More ››
It’s that time of year again – the long days and warm nights turn into brisk days and chilly evenings. Throw on your favorite cardigan and... Read More ››
The beginning of fall is one of my favorite times of the year. Though I’m sad that summer (and my internship with Mata Traders) has come... Read More ››
If you’ve ever read up on how Mata Traders was started, you know we have a giant soft spot for travel. Giant. Read More ››
Have you heard of the Deagan Building? It’s at the intersection of Ravenswood Avenue and Berteau Avenue here in Chicago, and here’s why should know... Read More ››
No matter what season it is, geometric shapes, edges, and angles are always in style. I’m constantly flipping through books in the library on all things... Read More ››
Have you ever tried wearing a sari? It’s a little more elaborate than a typical American outfit (shirt and jeans or a simple dress, for... Read More ››
Hi Guys! I’m Hyunmin, a Mata Traders intern from Korea, and I’m back on the blog to celebrate World Fair Trade Day. Yay! Read More ››
Give a gift that gives back. This year we asked our very own employees to make a holiday gift list filled with gifts from companies with... Read More ››
Give a gift that gives back. This year we asked our very own employees to make a Christmas list filled with gifts from companies with heart. Read More ››
Give a gift that gives back. This year we asked our very own employees to make a Christmas list filled with gifts from companies with heart. Read More ››
At one point or another we have all asked or been asked the question, “Who do you want to be when you grow up?” Typically... Read More ››
It was a year ago yesterday that my grandma, Harriet, passed away at age 98. The last 3 years of her life I was lucky... Read More ››
Simply put, grandmas are the best. Read More ››
What do Mata Traders and West Elm have in common? Our good friend and fair trade advocate Jenny Gootman! We met Jenny through her previous... Read More ››
When planning our nuptials, we knew we wanted something small and personal. And since we decided to have the wedding at my in-laws’ Montana home,... Read More ››