2025 Sustainable Business Award by the Chamber of Commerce

SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS AWARD: NÓMADA KILIMS & RUGS

Founded in 1997 by Nerea Aguirre, Nómada Kilims & Rugs blends the ancient art of rugs and kilims with modern design and technology. Based in Donostia, Spain, the company employs four people and offers over 1,000 items online, reaching customers in 50 countries across five continents.

Sustainability is at the heart of Nómada’s work. The company sources vintage and antique rugs while producing modern designs in fair-trade workshops in Turkey and Nepal. Social responsibility is equally important, supporting disadvantaged groups and offering them future opportunities.

Environmentally, Nómada prioritizes biodegradable materials, restoration, and upcycling, while educating customers on both social and environmental impact. The business combines innovation, digital tools, and creative design, staying ahead of trends in a traditionally static market.

Nómada is a model of a truly sustainable, socially responsible, and globally connected business.

Press and Media Coverage

Nómada’s commitment to sustainability, ethical trade, social inclusion, and circular economy practices has been recognised by the media following the award of the Sustainable Commerce Award by the Gipuzkoa Chamber of Commerce. The award acknowledges businesses that integrate environmental responsibility, social impact, innovation, and long-term sustainability into their business model. Nómada was recognised in the Sustainable Commerce category for its work promoting responsible consumption, the reuse and restoration of textiles, the use of biodegradable materials, and its commitment to social inclusion and community engagement.

Media Coverage

 

• Gipuzkoa Chamber of Commerce: “The Gipuzkoa Chamber of Commerce honours Nómada Kilims & Rugs with the 2025 Sustainable Commerce Award”: https://www.camaragipuzkoa.com/prensa/noticias/2321-camara-de-gipuzkoa-distingue-a-perfumeria-urbieta-de-donostia-como-comercio-de-gipuzkoa-del-ano-2025
• NAIZ: “From Business Practice to Social Sustainability”: https://www.naiz.eus/eu/harpidetzak?nm=t&cookies_return_path=https://www.naiz.eus/eu/hemeroteca/gara/editions/2022-10-06/hemeroteca_articles/de-la-practica-empresarial-a-la-sostenibilidad-social
• https://youtu.be/dbXwSiW3rd4

You can read the full information about the award and the jury’s decision on the Gipuzkoa Chamber of Commerce website.

The media coverage highlights Nómada’s approach to sustainable retail, combining traditional craftsmanship, circular design, environmental awareness, and social responsibility. The recognition reinforces the company’s mission to demonstrate that commerce can generate positive economic, cultural, social, and environmental impact while preserving artisanal heritage and promoting more sustainable consumption patterns.