Giving Compass' Take:

• This B the Change post highlights several companies around the world that help local artisans earn a living wage and create a more positive world.

• In what ways can we build more sustainable supply chains overall? Might these companies offer a business model for companies that are not B certified?

• Here's more on how to support the creative economy.

Especially during the holiday season, we make a lot of purchases  —  each of which has ripple effects through the world. Instead of invisible creators, the companies on this list highlight and uplift the artisans who craft the products they sell. And the brands in the list below are B Corps: for-profit businesses that meet rigorous, third-party-verified social and environmental standards to balance profit and purpose.

Hiptipico strives to create a sustainable avenue for high quality, artisan-level products to reach the global fashion marketplace. Its goal is to support the creativity, ingenuity and passion of these local artisans in Guatemala while preserving Mayan culture and traditions. Hiptipico honors the Mayan culture, motivates local entrepreneurial spirits, and empowers families and communities. Every Hiptipico item is thoughtfully handcrafted by indigenous communities, using high-quality sustainable materials.

Wakami’s mission is to generate income for rural artisans that, despite having great knowledge and potential, are disconnected from markets. It believes in the power of dreams as the generator of inspiration and the market forces as the source of sustained prosperity. It aspires to create a world where diversity is celebrated, rights and responsibilities are treasured, and prosperity and security are attainable for all. The company represents the artisans through designing, developing and selling products, while its partner organization Communities of the Earth leads coaching and training for the rural artisan groups to become legalized enterprises that supply the value chain with handcrafted products. This whole network builds toward the company’s tagline: Be your dream.

Read the full article about B Corps that support local global artisans at B the Change.