Badges

Why we use badges

Badges are our way of telling the quieter stories behind each product. They offer insight into where something is made, how it comes into being, and the values that shape it along the way. Whether it’s local craftsmanship, mindful material choices, or a commitment to doing good, badges help you find pieces that align with what matters to you.

They are there to guide rather than decide for you. A way to understand at a glance, without having to read every detail. If a badge speaks to you, you can also search for it and explore more products that share the same spirit. Handmade, recycled, locally crafted, or created with purpose.

Think of badges as small signposts, helping you discover, compare, and connect more closely with the makers and their work.

Crafted in Sweden

Made in Sweden by a small business, with most or all of the production taking place locally. Keeping the process close helps reduce its environmental footprint while supporting local craft and knowledge.

Some materials, such as textiles, metal, or wood, may come from elsewhere, but the product is assembled, processed, and given its final form in Sweden.

Crafted in Finland

Made in Finland by a small business, with most or all of the production carried out locally. Staying close to home helps lower environmental impact and supports skilled Finnish makers.

Certain raw materials, like textiles, metal, or wood, may be sourced from abroad, but the product is assembled, processed, and finished in Finland.

Crafted in Norway

Made in Norway by a small business, with most or all of its production taking place locally. Local production keeps distances short and craftsmanship close.

Some materials, such as textiles, metal, or wood, may be sourced internationally, but the product is assembled, processed, and completed in Norway.

Crafted in Denmark

Made in Denmark by a small business, with most or all production happening locally. Producing nearby helps reduce transport and supports Danish craft traditions.

While some raw materials, such as textiles, metal, or wood, may come from outside Denmark, the product is assembled, processed, and finished here.

Recycled

Created using materials that have been broken down and transformed into new raw resources. Recycling gives existing materials a second life, helping to reduce waste and protect natural resources.

Each product description clearly explains which parts of the product are made from recycled materials.

Upcycled

Created by reimagining materials or objects without breaking them down. Upcycling is about seeing potential where others see waste, adding craft, character, and care to what already exists.

By giving overlooked materials a new purpose, upcycled pieces extend their life, reduce waste, and celebrate creativity as a form of responsibility.

CO₂ Neutral

This badge reflects a commitment to climate responsibility across the entire process. From production and energy use to travel, team operations, and deliveries, emissions are actively reduced wherever possible. When emissions remain, they are balanced through climate compensation, often in partnership with suppliers, to reach climate neutrality.

Vegan friendly

Made without any animal-derived materials, such as leather, wool, silk, beeswax, or animal-based dyes. Neither the product nor its materials have been tested on animals.

A mindful choice for those who wish to reduce harm and support more ethical ways of making.

Made by hand

A celebration of genuine craftsmanship. These products are shaped mainly by hand, with care, patience, and intention. They are not mass-produced, but made over time by skilled makers.

Some components may be factory-made, but the final piece is designed, crafted, or assembled by hand, reflecting a deep personal involvement in every detail.

Uniquely on Among Makers

Created exclusively for Among Makers and available only through this independent maker on our marketplace.