Founded in 1991, Baobab Batik is a social enterprise based in Swaziland, Southern Africa. Now, Baobab Batik has evolved into a thriving enterprise employing 35 artisans full time, with 50% of profits reinvested into the company and the community. Each item is handmade by artisans who combine their skills and talents to create a beautiful and…
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Monkeybiz is an economic upliftment project dedicated to reviving the traditional craft of African Beadwork and empowering women to become financially independent. Since 2000, Monkeybiz has supported its 450 bead artists to continue creating these unique artworks. All profits from the sale of artworks go back into the community. One of the most significant achievements…
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Passionate about the ocean, its ecosystems and marine wildlife, Oceansole recycle flip-flops that are found littered on beaches and in waterways of Kenya. Every single Ocean Sole product is handcrafted to protect the oceans and teach the world about the threats of marine debris. As a bizarre and yet very real phenomenon, thousands and thousands…
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Quazi Design was founded in 2009 in a mission to create much needed employment in Swaziland, Southern Africa. Their workshop is situated in Sidwashini, the industrial area of Mbabane, Swaziland’s capital. Quazi Design started with the concept of a simple rolled paper bead earring displayed on a card, employing one artisan, believing in the potential to…
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The Carpet of Life concept is based on traditional Moroccan carpets called Boucherouite or Boucherwi, made by most families from nomadic background. This craft is relying on instinct and experience rather than set design rules. Details are derived from nature, perfumes, sounds and tastes. Boucherouite carpets can be made from almost anything… second-hand clothing, tea…
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WomenCraft is a community-driven social enterprise operating from Ngara, Tanzania, within the hills of Mafiga Matatu, a remote tri-border region between Rwanda, Tanzania, and Burundi. Their mission is to increase economic opportunity in the post-conflict, tri-border area by bringing rural women together, facilitating their growth and connecting their artistry to the global marketplace. WomenCraft employs more…
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Ignite Design is a Fair Trade initiative of Africa!Ignite, a Durban-based non-profit enterprise development agency that works across rural KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. Providing access to markets is a critical area of enterprise development support for rural craft enterprises across KwaZulu-Natal. Ignite Design provides a range of capacity-building services to help develop technical and business skills,…
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