Our Mission
So what exactly is an ethically sourced luxury boutique? For us, it means carefully curating products that are made ethically. We research where the products are made, who makes them and what materials are used. It is important to us that the makers use sustainable/upcycled materials. We also ensure that the makers are paid fairly for their work and are an appropriate age. We have many products that are fair trade certified, and We also love buying products made locally. As we are a business created and run by women we have a desire to support other women owned companies. At Gilded Cage, we don’t believe in half measures. We believe in radical kindness, which means doing good for this planet with reckless abandon, and this includes making sure your shopping experience is exemplary.
Some of our brands are;
moxie body, all natural luxury bath and body products made in Brantford, Ontario
Spinks soap, naturally made in Guelph
Lotusland Imports, fair trade jewlery and leather products that provide jobs to makers in Africa. The leather bags are made from food sourced leather after the animal has been consumed so nothing is wasted. It’s a very ethical way to wear leather.
GURU, a fair trade clothing and jewlery company based in Oakville that imports clothing made from upcycled materials.
Sari Knot Sari, a local women owned located in Hamilton that makes kimonos and clothing from Stunning upcycled silks
Mettamade, a women owned sustainable bamboo clothing company based in Hamilton that specializes in including all sizes of women.
Kaarigar Copper, a copper company that makes their products from 99% pure copper. Safely and fairly made in India in small batches by artisans who have practiced their trade for generations