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Kipenzi Designs Banana Fibre Coasters – Handmade, Fairly Traded
Set of 6 banana fibre woven coasters, fairly traded from Kipenzi Designs. Available in a variety of designs, and decorated with bone or glass beads at each corner. Dimensions – 12 cm x 12 cm.
General Information:Kipenzi Designs was formed in 2006 and started as a small home based "cottage" business in Nairobi. The company buys finished sisal baskets and containers from a variety of rural womens groups individuals around Kenya. The basic baskets are then "enhanced" with a wide selection of beads and buckles which are produced and sold to Kipenzi Designs by artisans based in slum areas surrounding Nairobi. The combination of supporting rural womens groups in their basket making endeavours combined with the creative aspects of artisans working in Kibera and other Nairobi slums, makes each basket a truly unique product.
Kipenzi currently employ 5 people in their small workshop who work closely with the various rural and urban producers. The direct support that is provided to these producers is significant in terms of providing a regular wage to families that would otherwise struggle to survive. The high quality of finished products produced by Kipenzi is testament to the commitment of all who work so hard to provide a finished product that sells successfully in the developed markets of the world.
Kipenzi currently employ 5 people in their small workshop who work closely with the various rural and urban producers. The direct support that is provided to these producers is significant in terms of providing a regular wage to families that would otherwise struggle to survive. The high quality of finished products produced by Kipenzi is testament to the commitment of all who work so hard to provide a finished product that sells successfully in the developed markets of the world.
