#ChooseArtisan - Supporting Africa's Women Artisan Enterprises
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Celebrating Africa’s women artisan enterprises!
Talented women artisans making and crafting jewelry, leather products, apparel, pottery, all kinds of home decor, soaps and beauty products, and wonderful food.
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World exports of artisan goods are worth $32 billion a year, and tens of millions of people in the developing world, largely women, participate in the artisan sector.
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Behind agriculture, artisan activity is the second largest employer in the developing world.
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During the 2008 global economic crisis, almost all sectors of the world economy suffered massive contraction.
BUT, global exports of art crafts actually rose to $32 billion in 2008, a figure that is nearly double the 2002 figure.
So the potential of artisan enterprises is enormous, especially in Africa.
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Artisan enterprise does more than create jobs and income. It also fosters economically viable communities, sustains ancient traditions, and preserves culture that is essential for healthy and sustainable development.
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“If you are looking for innovative ways to help developing countries flourish, artisans are a terrific place to begin.”
JOHN KERRY,US Secretary of State
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Lionesses of Africa is passionate about promoting and expanding opportunities for Africa’s women artisans enabling them to improve their own lives, the lives of their families, and certainly to move their communities and economies forward.
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Let’s pay tribute to, and celebrate, a few of the amazing women artisans of Africa….
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Pam Samasuwo-NyawirifounderVanhu Vamwe
Artisan crafted handbags deeply rooted in African heritage
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Aïssa DionefounderAissa Dione TissusReviving Senegal's traditional and unique fabric weaving craftsmanship
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Jaki KwekafounderChocolate Mamas
Tanzania’s first and only luxury artisan chocolatier
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Abai SchulzefounderZAAF
Premium leather goods & accessories handcrafted in Ethiopia
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Lucy Beardco-founderHope on Hopkins
A small 'grass-to-grain' artisanal distillery in the heart of Cape Town
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Megan MacDonaldfounderSASA Designs
Deaf women become artisans - a catalyst for transformation in Kenya
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Zikhona TefufounderO’live Handmade Soaps
Artisan body and bath products lovingly made using organic, vegan, natural, skin loving ingredients in SA
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Tammy FrazerfounderFrazer ParfumOrganic and natural perfume products, handcrafted in Cape Town
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Akosua Afriyie-KumifounderA A K S
Luxury handbags crafted by using ancient weaving techniques in Ghana
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Candice JohnsonfounderMiss Knitwear
Handcrafted luxury knitwear produced from South African pure kid mohair
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We encourage everyone to….
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