This trade relationship is currently not active.

 

Profile of CONTIGO´s partner Manik Mas

Products

Silver jewellery

Location

Gianyar, Indonesia – distance to Europe: 11,800km

Founded in 2007

• 2007: official founding of Manik Mas
• Workshop has already existed for a few years

History

• Manik Mas starts as family business with a small amount of customers
• 2007: first meeting with CONTIGO and first order
• Continuous orders from the Netherlands and Germany lead to the expansion of the company

Cooperation with CONTIGO since 2007

Structure of the business

Number of employees:

• 7 employees (2 women and 5 men)
• 2 employees are trainees

Organisation of workforce:

• Employees can work at home as well
• Every 3 months cooperative culture, problems, and other relevant subjects are discussed with all employees
• All employees are present when trade partners visit Manik Mas

Sales

• Home market (17%)
• Exports (83%) to Netherlands, Germany, Australia

Goals

• To make production processes more environmentally friendly
• To purchase a ventilator and a new polishing machine
• To increase the amount of customers

Special features

Why does CONTIGO work with Manik Mas: Interesting addition to our jewellery collection

 

Fairtrade classification

FTP = Fairtrade in Progress, a visit in Indonesia has not taken place as yet.

 

Fairtrade aspects

Manik Mas complies with the following Fairtrade Principles:

No child labour

No discrimination

No discrimination due to gender, disability, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, political orientation, or infection with HIV

Fair wages

• Average wage in the sector/region: IDR 890/month (IDR=Indonesian Rupiah)
• Wage at Manik Mas: IDR 1,100-1,500/month in addition to food bonus
• Payment on a by-piece basis
• 2 annual bonuses (each IDR 50,00 )

Humane working conditions

Working hours:

• 8am-5pm
• 1 break (1 hour)

Social benefits:

• Payment of medication and operation costs
• Paid holidays
• Lunch and snacks are provided

Educational opportunities:

• Trainings 3-5 times per year (topics: design, dyeing, and technical equipment)
• Regular instructions on working safety
• Regular employment of trainees

Occupational safety:

• Glasses are provided

Transparency

• Payroll is available
• SAR (Self Assessment Report) was duly submitted to CONTIGO

 

Country information

See Encyclopaedia Britannica: Indonesia