Africa is rich in raw materials - but when the manufacturing does not take place in Africa, Africa does not become rich. The export of raw materials causes Africa to miss out on added value, remaining dependent on imports of consumer goods and capital goods. In addition, Africa is losing technological development and jobs for a population that, according to the UN, is the most rapidly growing in the world.
La Maison Afrique FAIR TRADE focuses on goods with high added value, does not trade in raw materials. The colonial trade pattern was based on Africa being a supplier of raw materials. We work for change.
Fair Trade bags handcrafted of natural materials. Quality handicraft with style and function. At La Maison Afrique FAIR TRADE you find Sustainable fashion for Sustainable lifestyle.
Handcrafted model vehicles, candlestick and chandeliers. Skilfully made of collected and recycled metal scrap. Manufacturing that helps stave off growing environmental problems with littering while turning scrap metal into a resource and fighting poverty in one of Africa's economically poorest countries.
Bottom line: Madagascar has a unique flora and fauna, is one of the "biodiversity hotspots" in the world. That this environment is protected from littering, any type of waste, is of immeasurably great value.
Fair Trade hats handcrafted of plant fibres. Large assortment of sunhats. Functional and timeless beautiful. Sustainable fashion for sustainable lifestyle.
At La Maison Afrique FAIR TRADE you find hats with style!
Since start in 1995, La Maison Afrique FAIR TRADE is a non-profit Fair Trade organization that supports and cooperates with artisans on Madagascar. "Raison d'être" is summarized in the logo: "Arts & Crafts from Madagascar with respect for environment, people and tradition. FAIR TRADE". The materials used are local natural materials or recycled local waste. Production is small scale and environmentally friendly. The goods is shipped by sea from Madagascar to Sweden. The artisans are supported with e.g. interest free loans, export management, market information and orders within the context of a long term commitment.
Wholesale stock in Sweden. Selling to shops, church communities and institutions. Hats and bags skilfully handmade of the artisans’ local plant fibres are the main products. The range also includes beautiful and environmentally conscious gift and interior products.
About ordering products from La Maison Afrique FAIR TRADE
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