The work of the blind: Crafts with heart and hands

Distance: 10.29 Km

| +45 86 13 24 66 | ba-aarhus@blindes-arbejde.dk | www.blindesarbejde.dk |

Step into the store Blindes Arbejde in Aarhus and discover a world of craftsmanship created with love and dedication. Here you will find brushes, brooms and handwoven textiles made by the blind and partially sighted - and you are invited to be part of this unique experience.

A Sensual Experience

When you visit the Blindes Arbejde store in Aarhus, you will often meet one of the blind craftsmen who will be happy to guide you through the many handicrafts. You also often have the chance to take a peek into the workshops, where brush binding, broom pulling and chair wicker unfold in a symphony of sound and tactile experiences.

Sustainability and Quality

The products, from the kitchen to the children's room, bear the stamp of a timeless elegance. Pure functionality combined with modern details characterizes the simple design, which both pleases the eye and feels good to the touch. Natural materials and certified wood, primarily beech wood, are highly valued, and over time it also develops a beautiful patina.

Crafts with heart

Blindes Arbejde is more than a shop; it is a registered social economic enterprise and 65% of the dedicated team are blind or partially sighted and they use their hands to create applied art of the highest quality. Since 1929, they have been shaping meaningful work and creating long-lasting products.

Sustainable Focus: Support Local Crafts with Global Awareness

Blindes Arbejde is dedicated to the use of FSC- and PEFC-certified wood and plant fibers, while their yarn is purchased with GOTS certification. The craft is characterized by an awareness of resource consumption, which results in durable products.

Responsible Craftsmanship

At Blindes Arbejde, they also braid chair seats and offer repairs, which supports responsible consumption. By upcycling textiles and leather, they create new products that reduce waste and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Sustainable focus

The shop Blindes Arbejde are members of Go Green Denmark and Social Enterprise World Forum - People and Planet First. This is their pledge to be part of a movement towards a more sustainable and socially responsible world.

The organization is committed to following the UN's Global Goals, especially Goal 8 on decent jobs and economic growth, Goal 12 on responsible consumption and production, and Goal 17 on partnerships for action.

The workshop is open at 8 – 17 daily, as well as Saturday during the store's opening hours.