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Source Home & Gift Champions Social Enterprises

Leading UK sourcing show Source Home & Gift, taking place at the NEC from the 2-5 February 2025, has launched its exhibitor list, giving visitors the opportunity to forward plan and discover hundreds of manufacturers and artisans from sourcing regions including India, Pakistan, Nepal, Egypt, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Peru. Many are preserving the ancient crafts and traditions of their region while supporting their local communities.

“Each season we strive to bring the best manufacturers, artisan designers and technology providers from around the world, to Source Home & Gift,” states Suzanne Ellingham, event director, Source Home & Gift. “It is a huge responsibility and joy to open up sourcing in the UK to so many artisans from around the world. These social enterprises are passionate, driven and dedicated to preserving local traditions and helping empower and support local communities. We have some incredible products and stories to tell at the next show.”

Exhibitors include Peruvian company Sumaq Qara; Sabahar, based in Ethiopia, Handmade from Tanzania (HFT), and Egyptian companies Ellie and Kendaka.

Above: A colourful table runner from Sabahar in Ethiopia. The company’s vision is to preserve ancient weaving and spinning traditions, providing reliable employment and equitable pay for hundreds of artisans.
Above: A colourful table runner from Sabahar in Ethiopia. The company’s vision is to preserve ancient weaving and spinning traditions, providing reliable employment and equitable pay for hundreds of artisans.

All exhibitors at Source Home & Gift are required to have a recent audit from Sedex or a recognisable audit institution giving buyers the confidence that they will meet suppliers that have responsible business practices.

The team work with governments and agencies from across the world to bring best in class manufacturers and artisan producers to the UK to share their capabilities.

Source Home & Gift runs alongside Spring Fair. Visit www.source-homeandgift.com

Top: Kendaka is among the exhibitors at February’s Source Home & Gift. The company combines a passion for empowering women in isolated communities, alongside the drive to reduce the harmful environmental impact of waste in Egypt.

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