With Love & Happiness
Handmade with love and happiness; that’s the core of the Koperberg collection. From our unique Wishing Flags to relaxing yoga pillows, each of our products bear the Koperberg signature; Dutch design combined with traditional craftsmanship.
Since the 60’s - when Theo and Willemien Koperberg founded our company - we have been working closely with small family businesses and social enterprises in Asia. Just like us, they’re passionate to keep old crafts alive and to create sustainable livelihoods.
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How it all started
Our story begins in the 1960s when Theo Koperberg, working as a tea taster in Turkey, brought the most beautiful wares from Turkish coppersmiths to the Netherlands. He soon started his own wholesale business and after his marriage to Willemien they shifted their focus to India. Every year they traveled through India for weeks to buy the most beautiful tribal art, rare antiques and vintage pieces. Each piece was selected based on craftsmanship and appearance. They also visited Nepal to buy the beautiful handicrafts of the Newari craftsmen.
Where we are now
Since Monique Abels took over her in-laws' company, many things have changed. With her background in marketing, Monique builds a bridge between the craftsmen from India and Nepal and the European market. Together with Dutch designers, Koperberg develops conscious gifts and items that fit perfectly into eclectic interiors.
And most important we are a social conscious company; social responsibility is our top priority. Our products are produced under fair conditions in India and Nepal, we support various social projects and we take actions to minimise our environmental impact.
Our impact
We work with producers that embrace the Fair Trade principles. Fair payment, good working conditions and gender equity are unquestioned business ethics. Together with our suppliers, we're taking important steps to support and empower women.
We keep a close look at the environmental impact of our supply chain. So our paper goods are made of recycled materials and we use AZO-free dyes. We choose local available materials above imported ones.
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