ARTISANNE

Founder: Elizabeth de Vise

About the brand: Artisanne baskets are a beautiful blend of traditional Senegalese weaving techniques, passed down from mother to daughter, and modern designs which combine to create household storage that’s stylish, practical, highly distinctive and made to last. The Fair Trade baskets are skilfully handwoven in remote villages near Thiès in Senegal. And we deal directly with the weavers – with no middlemen involved whatsoever. This helps to ensure that the women earn a regular, fair and secure income for their creations. Our close relationship with the actual artisans allows us to design our own styles while guaranteeing the exceptional quality for which Artisanne is renowned.

10% of profits go to ‘Journey to Learning’ providing school equipment for our weavers’ children.

APE says: We love the skill involved that is passed down through the generations of Senegalise women that goes into each hand made basket. A real labour of love - and it shows in these beautifully crafted baskets.