Welcome to the La Maison Afrique FAIR TRADE stand at the International Handweaving Fair VÄV2022

The weaving fair is an international event that this year takes place in Halmstad, Sweden the 22-24 September. This year's fair has SUSTAINABILITY as its theme. In addition, MAKING also has a central role in the fair. La Maison Afrique FAIR TRADE stand will be filled with bags, baskets and hats handwoven with the use of various techniques and the use of the artisans' locally grown natural fibres; raffia palm leaves, sisal, grass etc. Handwoven raffia palm leaves will also be represented in the shape of roses, small gift bags and materials for own creations. More information about the materials, crafts and artisans can be found on the La Maison Afrique FAIR TRADE website. Shops and church communities are welcome to order goods in the stand or on the website during the fair days. The weaving fair has an extensive program with exhibitors, lecturers, workshops and excursions. See the program and order tickets on the VÄV2022 website. 
The main organizer of the weaving fair is the Swedish Weaving Council.