Hello, ciao, jambo, molweni, howzit
My love for all things Africa is what made me open up this little shop. I've always been madly in love with all the colorful fabrics, beads & the creative ingenuity you find in these faraway African communities. I'll be working alongside several different women's groups to bring you some very special, mostly ethically made goods in small limited edition runs to keep it extra special. Sustainability and quality is key of course and we're going to try our best not to just throw these trendy key words out there. Working & collaborating with women to empower & improve their lives is where my passion lies (and riding bikes). This is a work in progress & will keep evolving with time as I figure out how to navigate this new adventure. Keep your eyes peeled for a small One Love line of goodies to drop soon -ish. Peace out, Anka x
Keeping Traditions Alive
I'll be working directly with various women's groups, companies and Co-Op's in Tanzania, Kenya & South Africa (and other countries in the future) and will be featuring these amazing women behind the brands & share their colorful stories with you on our stories page soon.
"When women support each other, incredible things happen".
Read about some of the great companies we're collaborating with:
Hand made with love
There is something incredibly special about hand made goods. Someone has actually spent hours making a unique product for you to appreciate. It also means that no two items will ever be identical. This is slow fashion and like all good things in life, it takes longer to make and will cost you a wee bit more, but I believe that by investing in quality artisan made goods, you are investing in the quality & happiness of peoples lives.
By using traditional methods, the artists are weaving in their history, their culture & telling their unique stories to create modern, contemporary pieces. It's a way for us to learn about different cultures, to bring these cultures together for better understanding and appreciation of each other and mutual respect for where we all come from.
Your support is directly impacting the lives of women, their families their craft & the preservation of their cultures and THAT makes me very happy & should make you happy too.