Striving to preserve age-old artisanal techniques, Dutch designer Roland Pieter Smit creates ethical textiles and stoneware for the home while providing sustainable employment to marginalized communities. From weavers with disabilities in the Netherlands to traditional potters in Nepal, Studio Ro Smit uplifts and empowers each artisan through their craft.
Ro-Smit supports
Community Engagement
This organization includes employees in company operations, management decisions and supply chain, as well as participates actively in local initiatives.
Marginalized Communities
A portion of proceeds from the sale of this product go towards disenfranchised groups that are specific to the brand’s social and cultural community.
Natural Materials
This product has been crafted with materials that are derived from plants, animals, or other naturally occurring materials.
Shaped by progressive ethics, pure aesthetics, and natural materials, such as Dutch sheep wool or Himalayan clay, Ro Smit’s handcrafted collections exude joy, warmth, and respect for the talent of the makers.