It matters deeply to us that we know the hands behind the pieces we offer, where they come from, how they’re made, and the impact they carry. We take time to build relationships with our makers, to understand their processes, and to ensure that everything we bring into Ferni reflects our values of integrity, care, and sustainability.
We’ve done the work to trace the origins of our materials, to seek out responsible practices, and to partner with those who share our commitment to conscious making. But we know there’s always more to learn, and always room to do better.
We welcome dialogue and shared knowledge. If you see ways we can improve, or would like to be part of the journey, we’d love to hear from you.
Our Philosophy
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Materials That Respect The Earth
Where possible we use natural, renewable, or recycled materials:
Upcycled clay for our ceramic vases
100% natural cotton for textiles
Natural dyes for colouring
Traditional hand-block printing using low-impact dyes
We do not use PVC, phthalates, bisphenols, halogenated flame retardants, or any materials considered harmful under Good Market’s Ingredient & Material Guide.
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Purpose Driven Craft
Our purpose is to create beautiful, long-lasting homeware that supports both people and the planet. We prioritise wellbeing, craftsmanship, fair livelihoods, and environmental responsibility over short-term profit. We have long-standing, transparent relationships with our makers and pay fair prices that support stable livelihoods and community-based craft.
Our work is expressive, rooted in heritage, and always shaped with care. We do not encourage non-considered consumption and we hope Ferni pieces become part of your story, loved, lived with, and passed on.
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Reducing Waste at Every Stage
We are committed to:
Zero waste to landfill in our operations
Small-batch or made-to-order production to avoid over-production
Durable, repair-supportive designs
Biodegradable, recycled or recyclable packaging
Reusing shipping materials internally wherever possible
People & Planet in Every Decision
We work with small, independent studios where artisans set their own timelines and are compensated fairly.
We maintain a strict Supplier Code of Conduct covering labour practices, sustainability, materials, and environmental responsibility.
We audit all suppliers to ensure alignment with our values, reviewing:
Working conditions
Material sourcing
Waste and environmental impact
Compliance with natural and non-toxic materials
These audits are collaborative, supporting our partners and strengthening the integrity of our craft.
Long-Term Sustainability Strategy
Donations
From 2027, we will donate a minimum of 2% of profits to artisan or environmental charities.
A portion of surplus (profit beyond operating costs) will be reinvested to advance our mission. This may include:
Supporting artisan communities (e.g., training, better tools, materials, fairer pay)
Launching initiatives for circularity (e.g., repurpose, recycle, take-back schemes)
Funding social or environmental projects aligned with our purpose (e.g., community craft preservation)
Transparency and Reporting
By the end of 2026 we will publish our first annual Impact Report that transparently shares the social and environmental outcomes of our work.
This commitment ensures that our impact is visible, accountable, and continually evolving, and that the values we hold at the heart of our practice remain reflected in how we grow.
Supplier Plastics
From 2027, we plan to have fully phased out all non-essential plastics (unless a piece is breakable) used by our suppliers and artisan partners. This includes eliminating:
Plastic packaging used in shipping or storage
Plastic wraps, bags or liners
Non-recyclable synthetic materials within the production process
