Reference
Glossary
Terms and definitions used across Formoria — from what 'Made in Taiwan' means to how trust badges work and how we organise the directory.
- Taiwan-made·Made in Taiwan
- Primary design, manufacturing, or founding rooted in Taiwan — a commitment to craft, not just an origin label.
- Community curated·Community-curated
- Submitted and reviewed by the community, not by an algorithm — every listing reflects a human decision.
- MIT Smile Mark·VerifiedMIT Verified
- Registry-confirmed against the MIT Smile Mark — independently cross-checked, not self-reported.
- Owner managed·Owner-claimedBrand-managed
- The brand owner has claimed and actively manages this listing — a live, maintained presence.
- Community label·Community label
- Community-maintained with no owner claim and no registry check — always welcome to claim.
- Leather·Leather
- Full- or top-grain, vegetable-tanned leather — not synthetics.
- Ceramic·Ceramic
- Clay, porcelain, and stoneware, with strong roots in Yingge heritage.
- Natural fibre·Natural Fibre
- Cotton, linen, wool, silk, or bamboo — plant- or animal-sourced only.
- Accessible·AccessibleUnder NT$1,000
- Everyday pricing below NT$1,000.
- Mid-range·Mid-rangeNT$1,000 – NT$5,000
- Considered purchases, from NT$1,000 to NT$5,000.
- Premium·PremiumOver NT$5,000
- Premium craft above NT$5,000.
- Slow-made·Slow-made
- Small-batch and handmade — a curatorial signal, not a certification.
- Eco-conscious·Eco-conscious
- A material commitment to environmental responsibility in sourcing, packaging, and waste.
- Family-run·Family-run
- Family-owned and operated, often across multiple generations.