Allo hemp indoor slippers patterned

Fair Trade Allo hemp indoor slippers, tread lightly and walk justly

$6.50

These indoor slippers are made from 40% cotton and 60% Allo hemp, which is a natural eco-friendly fibre from Nepal. They include an elasticated ankle-strap, and the soles are made from a rubbery material suitable for indoor use. The slippers are tagged "Sana Hastakala - A Fair Trade Organization", for these slippers are handcrafted in Nepal by this trail-blazing organisation supporting small producers, who are a founding member of Fair Trade Group Nepal and a member of the World Fair Trade Organization.

About Allo

The creation of Allo fibre is a traditional Nepalese skill that has been used for countless generations. The fibre is wild-harvested from a species of giant nettle that grows weedily at high altitudes, providing business opportunities for the landless and small-scale farmers. Plants are harvested by cutting above the ground without disturbing the soil (thus preventing erosion) and grow back with the next rainy season. The inner plant fibre is spun into a yarn which can be dyed and woven into fabric using handlooms, strengthening the economic position of women who typically perform the spinning and the weaving.

Sizing details

The sizes below are the usual Australian children's shoe sizes. When choosing a shoe, the inner sole should be approximately 15 mm longer than the foot length.

Size 0: 10.5 cm inner sole, for approximately 0 - 3 month olds.
Size 0 1/2: 11 cm inner sole, for approximately 0 - 3 month olds.
Size 3 1/2: 13.5 cm inner sole, for approximately 15 - 21 month olds.
Size 6: 16 cm inner sole, for approximately 2-3 year olds.
Size 8 1/2: 18 cm inner sole, for approximately 3-4 year olds.