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Quality reference

Standards

The document that makes quality, authenticity and export packaging clear for artisans and workshops.

  • Clear definitions

    Every criterion is written in plain, measurable language.

  • On-site grading

    Our inspectors visit the workshop and assess the criteria there.

  • International recognition

    The artist level is recorded in the digital certificate and the international reference.

  • Open publishing

    The standards are readable by every artisan and every buyer.

Quality levels

The quality ladder

From emerging artisan to the Fakher label, the path is clear and step by step.

01 Minimum score 45+

Novice

The Novice tier requires a minimum quality score of 45 and the criteria approved by the Fakher committee.

  • Has an approved sample piece
  • Completed the safety and materials induction
  • A completed work has its certificate
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02 Minimum score 62+

Bronze

The Bronze tier requires a minimum quality score of 62 and the criteria approved by the Fakher committee.

  • At least 3 approved works
  • Average quality score above 60
  • Complies with the packaging standard
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03 Minimum score 74+

Silver

The Silver tier requires a minimum quality score of 74 and the criteria approved by the Fakher committee.

  • At least 8 approved works
  • Average score above 72
  • Customer feedback above 4.2
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04 Minimum score 85+

Gold

The Gold tier requires a minimum quality score of 85 and the criteria approved by the Fakher committee.

  • At least 15 approved works
  • Average score above 84
  • Holds an export licence
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05 Minimum score 93+

Fakher

The Fakher tier requires a minimum quality score of 93 and the criteria approved by the Fakher committee.

  • Average quality score above 92
  • More than two years of collaboration
  • A cultural narrative recorded for every work
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