AFRICA
Africa is rich in craft traditions across numerous media and techniques. These brands make the most of the wealth of knowledge and talent to be found among the diverse cultures of this extraordinary continent, while giving back with fair wages and programmes to help empower their artisans as entrepreneurs.
cloth roads
Handmade textile accessories, home textiles, fabric and textile artisan supplies sourced from artisans worldwide, with an emphasis on community development and female empowerment.
Based in USA | Produced worldwide
Ships to USA & Canada; international on request
DARA ARTISANS
Diverse collection of clothing, jewelry, accessories, home decor and textiles curated from artisan sources worldwide. Highlights include contemporary Acoma pottery and an exquisite range of Lao and Bhutanese textiles.
Based in USA | Produced worldwide
Ships to USA and Puerto Rico; international on request
global goods partners
Jewelry, accessories and home decor produced by 40 female artisan groups in 20 countries across the Global South.
Based in USA | Produced worldwide
Ships to USA
ibu movement
An 'ibu' is a woman of respect, and the emphasis of this movement is on the sustainable self-sufficiency of women through their skill in traditional crafts, creating handmade luxury goods that seamlessly fuse tradition with classic glamour.
Based in USA | Produced worldwide
Ships to International
indego africa
Jewelry, accessories, clothing, homewares, children's wear & nursery decor handcrafted by women in Ghana and Rwanda, with all profits reinvested into education schemes.
Based in USA | Produced in Ghana & Rwanda
Ships to USA; international on request
inzuki designs
Jewelry, accessories and homewares inspired by and incorporating traditional Rwandan craftsmanship and motifs, handcrafted by local artisans
Based in Rwanda | Produced in Rwanda
Ships to USA & Europe (from USA)
mayamiko
Clothing, accessories and homewares, made by Mayamiko's team of in-house trained tailors, pattern cutters and seamstresses and inspired by African artisanal traditions and prints.
Based in UK | Produced in Malawi
Ships to International
minzuu
Homeware, accessories and toys from a broad range of sources, fusing modern design with traditional craftsmanship as a means of preserving endangered handicraft techniques and empowering their practitioners.
Based in USA | Produced worldwide
Ships to International
proud mary
Clothing, accessories, jewelry, home decor and textiles created in partnership with artisans in developing countries to bring to the global market traditionally made goods with a modern aesthetic, deeply rooted in craftsmanship and culture.
Based in USA | Produced worldwide
Ships to International
sahel
Accessories based in the Fulani style of leather braiding traditionally employed in horse harnesses. These braids are then crafted into tassels and straps for bags, and into belts and dog leads by English bridlemakers.
Based in UK | Produced in Burkina Faso
Ships to International
soko
Jewelry handmade by artisan partners who would otherwise lack access to the digital marketplace, thereby offering consumers jewellery that is stylish, innovative and ethically sound.
Based in USA | Produced in Kenya
Ships to International
territory design
Home decor and textiles curated from a network of artisans and makers into a collection of unique handcrafted items that reflect the brand's taste for nature, culture and quality, while retaining both function and a timeless aesthetic.
Based in USA | Produced worldwide
Ships to International
IMAGE: Indego Africa - the craftswomen behind Indego Africa's products