KAZI

WHAT IS THE KAZI ANSWER? 

High Volume Handmade Production 

Kazi is a member of the fair trade federation and employs over 6000 artisans, 98% being women from Rwanda, Uganda and Ghana. 94% of the artisans have purchased livestock or land as an investment after working with the organisation and 96% of their artisan's children have or are attending primary school - some standing as the first generation to get this level of education in their family. 

 Their significant impact landed the organisation with a feature on Forbes digital with the title “Largest Artisan employer in Africa that combats poverty.” You can say that Kazi’s priority is not on consumable aesthetics in the design market but rather on empowering valuable skills for the development of rural artisans. Their thoughtful pieces have been carefully curated to stay true to old-world techniques and traditions while being environmentally friendly throughout their production. All-natural materials are sourced from their artisans' communities to ensure traceability in the supply chain and complete sustainability in material sourcing. Kazi’s artisans work with natural fibres of sisal and sweet grass and the dyeing process is done using organic dyes. 

Every handwoven creation is a perfect expression of old Africa and is as vibrant & dynamic as the superwomen across Africa that are shaping their local communities and as memorable as the African heart. 

To inspire you to think about how you can shift your interior style to become more economically empowering and sustainable, we’re sharing some of our favourite Kazi products: 

These perfectly sized round baskets are not just gorgeous wall art but functional home decorations. The possibilities are endless. Style it on a shelf for additional storage in your home office, add it to your coffee table or use it as a serving bowl for your favorite fruit.

Dusty Peach Geo - Handwoven Basket

This versatile blue basket bowl will add bold color to any wall in your home, whether you style it on its own or with other baskets. Use it to add texture to any bookshelf or in your home office as desk organization. A hand-stitched loop is on the back of each basket makes them ready to hang.