Transforming lives
through art

Baskets sold and sent across the globe...

Active weavers involved in our programmes...

Each basket we sell comes with the name of the weaver and her village. Send her a note and we will make sure that she receives it!

WHERE WE WORK

THE STORY OF THE WEAVERS AND THEIR BASKETS

THE WEAVERS

Traditional basket weaving skills were introduced into Botswana by the Hambukushu tribe in Southern Angola. Read more about the weaver’s journey…

THE ART OF WEAVING

First she covers large distances on foot through thick sand in the bush, searching for the dyes and fresh palm leaves she will use to make her basket…

BASKET DESIGNS

Forehead of the Zebra, Tears of the Giraffe and Running Ostrich are some of the many designs that are deeply rooted in traditional culture and folklore…

QUALITY & PRicing

What determines the value of a basket? A closer look at the commandments for quality baskets and the price classification system we uphold with the weavers…

WE CAN'T DO IT ALONE

OUR STORY

Africa always seems to give far more to the visitor than they could ever do in return. To us, Africa has inspired to the extent that an urge has arisen to give something back…