
COLLABORATIONS

Maun, BOTSWANA
We are collaborating with skilled weavers in Maun, Botswana, transforming traditional craftsmanship into exquisite homeware. Using locally sourced materials, artisans create baskets and décor that honor Botswana’s rich weaving heritage. This partnership preserves ancestral techniques while providing sustainable livelihoods. Each handcrafted piece tells a story of culture and artistry, bringing Maun’s craftsmanship into contemporary homes worldwide, ensuring its legacy thrives for future generations.

Jodhpur, INDIA
In Jodhpur, artisans are crafting exquisite fashion art pieces that blend tradition with contemporary design. These handcrafted clothing and bags will be exhibited at a prestigious art showcase, highlighting heritage and craftsmanship. Sales from these unique pieces will directly benefit the artisan community, ensuring sustainability, economic growth, and the continuation of traditional skills, securing their cultural legacy for future generations.

Harare, ZIMBABWE
Vanhu Vamwe established Zimbabwe’s first Macrame Community, partnering with rural and peri-urban artisans. Reviving this ancient craft, VV transforms macrame into a luxurious design form, creating stunning pieces from sustainable materials. Handcrafting embodies storytelling, with each knot woven with intention and meaning. Every piece reflects traditional craftsmanship, ensuring macrame remains a vibrant expression of culture, creativity, and heritage in contemporary global design.

Porto, PORTUGAL
We collaborate with retired artisans in Portugal, preserving the country’s rich tailoring heritage. These seasoned craftsmen, once the backbone of bespoke fashion, now find renewed purpose through their skills. Engaging in artisanal projects not only sustains traditional craftsmanship but also provides retirees with financial stability, mental stimulation, and a sense of community. By blending time-honored techniques with contemporary design, this project ensures their legacy continues, bridging generations through craftsmanship.

Salinas, ECUADOR
A Non-Existent Tribe is a collection of six handbags crafted from leather, bast, and alpaca wool. Inspired by Namibia’s Himba and Ecuador’s indigenous people, it merges their traditions through design. The bags reflect how both cultures carry objects, blending heritage with modernity. Each piece, named after its artisan, honors craftsmanship, celebrating cultural uniqueness. Through intricate details and traditional techniques, the collection highlights the beauty of heritage in contemporary design.