Select Portfolio – Page 9 – Linking Maker and Market

4th January 2018

Turath
Egypt

Maison&Objet | 6– 10 September 2019 Paris

Hall 5A, Stand numbers O96 – P95

TURATH supports artisans by developing fair trade handwoven scarves & shawls, preserving Egypt’s hand weaving heritage. 100% Egyptian, 100% handmade.

Classic and contemporary styled scarves at fair prices, made of soft linen, linen/cotton or viscose. Various classic and basic contemporary styles of scarves in 3 popular sizes at fair prices; handmade of soft natural fabrics (linen, linen/cotton) or viscose.

In 2012, TURATH branched out to support other artisan communities in order to provide jobs to people affected by Egypt’s struggling economy, adding other home decoration products such as ceramics and fused glass table ware.

4th January 2018

Lilly Linen
Egypt

Maison&Objet | 19– 23 january 2018 Paris

Hall 1 – Stand A80 / B79

LILLY LINEN’s superior Home Textiles are manufactured using 100% of the finest Egyptian cotton. Our unique designs and high quality products expanded our business from operating locally to exporting to European, Asian and African countries. LILLY LINEN’s superior Home Textiles are manufactured using 100% of the finest Egyptian cotton and assembled with attention to detail.

The soft and lengthy Egyptian cotton is transferred to our factory to produce our range having the best in class designs and materials. Our 100% Egyptian cotton bedding collection comes in various styles to give comfort and beauty to your bedtime. Towels made by natural fibers will ensure full water absorption while being so delicate on every complexion.

29th August 2017

Kwetu Africa
Uganda

Maison & Objet | Paris | 8 – 12 September 2017

Hall 1 — Stand A80 / B79

Kwetu Africa is run by the Ugandan artist and designer Sanaa Gateja. He up-cycles old books, magazines and posters into sophisticated wearable art pieces and bags, a style he refers to as “Art Wear”.

He also works with basket weavers in the gorilla conservation forests to produce intricately crafted baskets with patterns inspired by farming terraces on the hillsides. Kwetu creates employment for numerous women in Uganda.

29th August 2017

Moyo Designs
South Africa

Maison & Objet | Paris | 8 – 12 September 2017

Hall 1 — Stand A80 / B79

Moyo was conceived ten years ago as a Tanzanian design house ethically handcrafting Swahili inspired home decor and fashion accessories.

Using the vibrantly patterned African wax textiles, Moyo combines a traditional African aesthetic with contemporary design to result in a unique and quirky product range.

Following fair trade principals and a philosophy of sustainability, Moyo repurposes most of its waste and utilizes various recycled materials in its production process.

29th August 2017

Saks Corner
South Africa

Maison & Objet | Paris 7 – 11 September 2018

Hall 6 — Stand B132 – C131

The Umuntu range by Saks, blends flat pack Scandinavian inspired design in solid oak with African texture, colour and patterning.

Saks, based in Cape Town is a designer manufacturer of mid-century inspired wooden and upholstered furniture.

Saks pride themselves on their quality of workmanship and design vernacular.

29th August 2017

Meyer Von Wielligh
South Africa

Meyer von Wielligh- Umthi Hanging lamp and Umthi barstool

Maison & Objet | Paris 7 – 11 September 2018

Hall 6 — Stand B132 – C131

Meyer Von Wielligh furniture is designed and manufactured on the Garden Route in South Africa. The MVW design philosophy is – Inspired by Nature. Their approach to design is evident in their work and reflects the gentle lines and extremely intricate details found in nature. Combining workmanship excellence, creative ideas and the very best materials, Meyer von Wielligh work across a broad range of design styles – from the clean lines of contempory design to the intricate details of more classically styled pieces.

17th March 2017

Easy Afric Designs
Uganda

Easy Afric Designs is a socially motivated Fair Trade business Enterprise based in Uganda, producing high quality products branded LUSUSU. The company produces fashion accessories, soft furnishings, décor and gift items made out of the Ugandan cultural heritage fabric, Barkcloth.

Barkcloth is a unique cultural heritage fabric, sustainably harvested from the Fig tree species; Ficus Natelensis’, locally known as ‘Mutuba’ tree.

The Lususu bark cloth is reinforced, enriched and complemented with handcrafted decoration using natural and eco-friendly fibers and fabrics.

7th February 2017

Decorus
Indonesia

Ambiente | Frankfurt | 10 – 14 February 2017

CBI PAVILION HALL 10.1, STAND C71

At Decorus, we bring quality, excellence and beauty together to create great furniture

Decorus is a high quality furniture manufacturer for retail trade and contract manufacturing for hotel and commercial project.

At Decorus, we bring quality, excellence and beauty together to create great furniture. This is because we are passionate about the intrinsic beauty of furniture, we are passionate about outstanding quality and we are passionate about achieving it day in and day out.

From the contemporary to the traditional, from coffee tables to bedroom suites, from carvings to fine veneering, every time is finished with meticulous attention to detail by our skilled team.

7th February 2017

Classical Handmade Products
Bangladesh

Ambiente | 9 – 13 February 2018 Frankfurt

CBI Pavilion Hall 10.1 – Stand C51

Classical Handmade Products specializes in handmade carpets and rugs. All our rugs and carpets are made by hand from natural fibers and recycled materials. Classical Handmade Products is an exporter of these goods and has much experience in working with European clients.

Most of our employees are women, and we establish our factories close to their residential areas. The women who work at Classical Handmade Products factories come to work on foot and do not have to move to the city. This benefits families in northern Bangladesh. Classical Handmade Products is in the process of verification thought the WFTO Guarantee System.

5th February 2017

Chako
Tanzania

Ambiente | 9 – 13 February 2018 Frankfurt

CBI Pavilion Hall 10.1 – Stand C51

Chako supplies unique recycled home accessories from the island of Zanzibar. As a social creative enterprise, we encourage our local community to recycle and to live sustainably. Creating our range of products from recycled materials is a powerful and innovative way of reducing their footprint on the island’s environment.

Our products are made from the liquor bottles, glass, wood and dhow sails that we find on the island. We celebrate and support local design and traditional handcraft skills, enabling local artisans to preserve their crafts and explore their creativity to create our original designs. All our products are made of high quality materials, and each piece is individually designed, and unique.