Fair, colourful, fabulous: unique crafts from our projects
In our two projects, we design socially sustainable and high-quality products. They are designed together and made entirely by hand. Our range extends from unique beaded goods and authentic natural leather products to vibrant, unique fabric items for men and women.
PRODUCTION PROCESS
With the exception of small individual parts, all raw materials are purchased from small or second-hand traders in the nearest provincial town of Arusha or recycled from old goods. This conserves natural resources and supports local small businesses.
The starting materials are Glass beads, naturally tanned leather, cotton fabrics, Naylon threads, metal goods (wires and fasteners) as well as recycled corn sack threads and hard plastic from old water canisters.
Naiborgosso
All products are developed together with the project participants. The product design is characterised by a constant exchange between the project manager, the coordinator and the individual project participants. This results in trendy, modern products that reflect the traditional craftsmanship and emotions of the women and contribute to the preservation of traditional Maasai handicrafts.
Arusha
Fabric products
We are currently creating and designing various fabric products from locally sourced cotton fabrics with the two main teachers Mama Suzy and Moses. From autumn 2025, our tailoring school graduates will be making these fabric products. In this way, we want to give them more practical experience and make it easier for them to start working independently by paying them a salary.
Natural leather products
Among the Maasai, it is customary for goats, sheep and cattle to roam the sand and steppe in small herds for their entire lives before they are killed not far from their night kraal. The Maasai respectfully utilise everything from the killed animal, from meat and blood to cartilage and horns. Only the hides are often not utilised (especially those of the sheep and goats).
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