Uganda basket with lid
Raffia + grass
23cm
Section 9 - Wood and Articles of Wood; Wood Charcoal; Cork and Articles of Cork; Manufacturers of Straw, or Esparto or of Other Plaiting Materials; Basketware and Wickerwork
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Company Name: Design Afrika
Company Address: 42 Hares Avenue, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
Company General Phone: 0214489761
Company General Mail: binky@mweb.co.za
Company Website: https://designafrika.co.za/
Key Contact: Binky Newman
Key Contact Phone: 0214489761
Key Contact General Mail: binky@mweb.co.za
Incorporation Date: May 16, 2024
BEE: BEE Level 4
Woman-Owned: Yes - 100% Woman Owned
Company Size: 1 – 5
Distribution: Retail, Wholesale, Own Brand, Export via Air Freight, E-Commerce
Company Overview: Design Afrika specializes in finely crafted hand-woven basketry, collaborating closely with rural weaving communities across Africa. By globally marketing these artisans' work—primarily women in rural areas—the company promotes their economic independence and preserves vital traditional skills. Through these efforts, Design Afrika revitalizes the ancient craft of African basket weaving.
Year Started Exporting: |
1994 |
Countries Currently Exporting to: |
Australia, France, Germany, United Arab Emirates, United States |
Countries Hoping to Export to: |
United Kingdom |
Registered Under the Following Trade Agreements: |
SADC, SADC-EU EPA, SACUM-UK EPA, SACU/EFTA, SACU/MERCOSUR, AGOA |
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