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$88.00
Rural Kamba women in Kenya hand weave these open top handbags from tough sisal fibers and soft wool and attach leather handles. Stylish and durable, the perfect addition to any wardrobe!
Measures 14"T x 14"W at the base, and 20-22"W across the top. Due to the handmade nature of this item, slight variation may occur.
About the Artisans:
In the rural Kenyan countryside around the city of Kitui, women specialize in weaving the tough fibers of the agave sisalana plant. Sisal's spiky leaf clusters erupt from a dry landscape and often requires long journeys to gather. Once woven, these womens' totes are sold to local and international markets. Singing, dancing, and chatting make weaving for export an enjoyable social event!
$250.00
This one-of-a-kind shield features hand-carved geometric lines. Carved from a single piece of wood, this piece is beautiful mounted on a wall or displayed using a stand.
Only one available. Shield measures approximately 20-21" diameter and 2.5" deep.
About the Artisans:
Hand-carved shields from Cameroon are artfully crafted from single pieces of wood. Featuring a variety of intricate designs and patterns, these shields are truly unique pieces.
$13.00
Level Ground Bright Roast Coffee is a light roast comprised of beans from Ethiopia, Peru and D.R. Congo. Level Ground works with the HOPE Organic Project to pay farmers a fair price for their coffee crop, which makes up half of household incomes and is the only crop grown for export in the region. Your purchase of this Fair Trade coffee helps to fund healthcare and teach organic farming practices to over 3,800 families.
This organic blend of African and South American coffee with notes of raspberry, sweet almond and grapefruit, has a lively entry, rich crema and tremendous character with a cocoa finish. Weighs 10.5 oz. Option of either whole bean or ground available.
Producer Profile:
The African Bronze Honey Project is a for-profit, social enterprise B Corp, partnered with Forest Fruits of Zambia, committed to sustainable practice and preserving traditional heritage while creating economic opportunity for independent beekeepers and their families. Today, there are over 6,000 beekeepers trained and over 800 tonnes of organic, raw, wild honey exported every year.
Level Ground, in collaboration the Lima Ltd and the HOPE project, works with farming families to grow and export organic coffee. In 2010, Level Ground premiums helped fund healthcare for 178 members and their households (representing 675 people). Direct Fair Trade premiums from the sale of Level Ground coffee also helps to fund training in organic farming methods as well as soil and shade conservation.
$125.00
These luxe throws are woven by artisans using cotton grown and spun in Ethiopia. The weaving process creates sumptuously soft, multi-tonal cotton with handspun texture. Each throw is finished with a hand-sewn center seam and hand-knotted fringe on each end. The Harvest Moon colorway features warm, earthy tones and neutrals.
Natural materials such as leaves, flowers, and coffee, along with textile dyes are used to produce each color. The environmentally friendly dyes are both AZO free and REACH certified.
Throw is made with 100% Ethiopian cotton and measures approximately 72"L x 47"W. Due to the handcrafted nature of this item, some variation may occur.
About the Artisans:
Sabahar is an Ethiopian company that produces uniquely designed, hand made cotton and silk textiles that are entirely handcrafted from natural fibers grown and processed in Ethiopia.
Kathy Marshall, a Canadian by birth who has lived in Ethiopia over 20 years, founded Sabahar in 2004. Her passion for preserving and celebrating the rich weaving tradition of Ethiopia, combined with her desire to create respectful and ethical work opportunities for marginalized people have laid the foundation for the company.
$18.00
Delicious and pure, this honey is unlike any honey available in North America. Gathered using sustainable methods from the national park forests of Tanzania, this floral, full-flavored honey features the flavors and scents of the miombo forest.
Pesticide free, organic, sustainable. Measures 500g/ 17.64 oz.
Producer Profile:
The African Bronze Honey Project is a for-profit, social enterprise B Corp, partnered with Forest Fruits of Zambia, committed to sustainable practice and preserving traditional heritage while creating economic opportunity for independent beekeepers and their families. Today, there are over 6,000 beekeepers trained and over 800 tonnes of organic, raw, wild honey exported every year.
$135.00
This striking black and white throw is crafted in Mali with handmade cotton mudcloth in a dyed intricate line design with an expanding square pattern.
Measures 46"W x 72"L. Natural cotton that is carded, spun, woven and dyed by hand may include variations in color and texture; this is an expected feature of handmade cloth. The back of the throw is unfinished, and 2 edges of the throw have seams.
About the Artisans:
Le Ndomo is a social enterprise created to address the unemployment problem of young people who have not had the chance to study or to attend school. Ndomo aims to give these young people training with local knowledge: In addition to technical training, it also aims to assist young people in life by facilitating their socialization and by giving them values that will increase the quality of their lives; responsibility, personal commitment, work and solidarity, in strict compliance with the values of traditional African society.
$64.00
These beautiful handcrafted pillows from Le Ndomo in Mali feature cotton mudcloth and include a pillow insert. Intricate line designs in an expanding square pattern are hand-dyed.
The pillows are finished on the backside in a foldover enclosure. The cover measures 18"x 18"and included pillow insert measures 20" x 20". Natural cotton that is carded, spun, woven and dyed by hand may include variations in color and texture. This is an expected feature of handmade cloth.
About the Artisans:
Le Ndomo is a social enterprise created to address the unemployment problem of young people who have not had the chance to study or to attend school. Ndomo aims to give these young people training with local knowledge: In addition to technical training, it also aims to assist young people in life by facilitating their socialization and by giving them values that will increase the quality of their lives; responsibility, personal commitment, work and solidarity, in strict compliance with the values of traditional African society.
$88.00
Within a frame of rustic hessian (jute) fabric in a rust coloration, Congo raffia panels are highlighted in these uniquely African table runners. Because this item is crafted from handmade Congo raffia elements, each one is unique and designs may vary from photo.
Measures 14"W x 60"L. Size may vary slightly.
About the Artisans:
While she was trained to be a secretary and teacher, Joyce Mibenge turned her passion for tailoring into a thriving small business called African Joy in Zambia. Now working with her three daughters, African Joy employs five tailors, two bead workers and three other staff.
$38.00
Hand carved cow horn half circles are encased within brass circles by Kenyan jewelry artisans to create striking earrings. Cow horn is a natural material with subtle differences in color and pattern, so slight variations are to be expected.
Earrings measure 2"L x 1"W. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
About the Artisans:
Talented Kenyan artisans take advantage of the natural and recycled materials available to them, including cow bone and horn, to craft amazing jewelry. Bone is sanitized and carved into gorgeous shapes and added to brass for modern African jewelry.
$38.00
These stylish earrings are handcrafted by Kenyan jewelry artists who add bold slashes of brass to polished cow horn pieces. Cow horn is a natural, salvaged material with subtle differences in color and pattern, so slight variations are to be expected.
Earrings measure 2.75"L x 0.25"W. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
About the Artisans:
Talented Kenyan artisans take advantage of the natural and recycled materials available to them, including cow bone and horn, to craft amazing jewelry. Bone is sanitized and carved into gorgeous shapes and added to brass for modern African jewelry.