Sustainable Home Décor and Fashion Brands 2024
TRIBAL TEXTILES TOP TEN PICKS
Sustainable Home Décor and Fashion Brands 2024
It’s 2024 and time to fill your space with intention, character, and eco-conscious brands!
As we spend a lot of time taking care of Tribal Textiles, making sure that we are an ethical home decor brand, we thought we would take a look into our fellow African-based sustainable home decor & living brands.
We’ve made your search a bit easier to fill your home with unique slow-made and thoughtful items by featuring our top 10 favorite eco home decor, fashion, and lifestyle brands that are committed to ethical sourcing, sustainable manufacture, and of course, giving back to communities or conservation efforts.
01 • Women Craft
WomenCraft is a Fair Trade certified social enterprise in Ngara in the remote northeast of Tanzania. Their mission is to increase economic opportunity in the post-conflict, tri-border area of Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania by bringing rural women together, facilitating their growth, and connecting their artistry to the global marketplace. Through WomenCraft, over 600 artisans advance themselves, raise stronger families, stimulate their communities, and inspire the world around them.
02 • Bawa Hope
Bawa Hope is a Fair-Trade company that works with marginalized handicraft artisans in Kenya. They connect creative women and men who produce high-quality products with access to global markets. Their mission is to create and develop contemporary ethnic jewelry that satisfies the consumer’s desire for value, quality, and fashion, whilst taking care of our environment and creating opportunities for marginalized communities.
03 • Reform Studio
Founded in Cairo, in 2012, Reform evolved into an internationally awarded lifestyle brand. Its main goal is to design for a cause, while promoting sustainable luxury. Directly after the 2011 revolution in Egypt, the founders were excited to be part of the great change around them, eager to make a difference. The feeling of responsibility towards serving their society and environment gave them the motivation to try to solve some of the major problems in Egypt. Hence “Plastex” was born: a 100% eco-friendly handmade fabric, made out of waste plastic bags & cotton or polyester threads.
https://www.instagram.com/reform_studio/?hl=en
04 • Quasi Design
Started in 2010 to create sustainable employment in Eswatini, Southern Africa, Quazi Design is a craft company that creates sustainable design with social impact. With a strong community of local women artisans, this thriving small business uses 100% recycled paper to make its products, such as jewellery and handmade paper masks, as wall art.
https://www.instagram.com/quazi_design/
05 • Osei Duro
Established by North Americans Molly Keogh and Maryanne Mathias over a decade ago, the brand operates from Ghana with additional studios in Vancouver, Canada, and a distribution center in Colorado, USA. Specializing in sustainable fashion, they highlight traditional African fabrics and artisanal dyeing techniques. Their repertoire includes hand batiking, tie-dyeing, botanical dyeing like natural indigo and onion skins, hand weaving, ikat, recycled brass casting, hand crochet, machine knitting, silk-screening, quilting, embroidery, woodcarving, and more. Each ethically crafted collection bursts with vibrant colors and patterns, celebrating culture and offering a unique statement for any occasion.
https://www.instagram.com/oseiduro/
06 • Mayamiko
Established under the guidance of Paola Masperi, Mayamiko stands as a beacon of responsible women's fashion and lifestyle, dedicated to empowering and honoring the artisans of Malawi. Their core mission revolves around crafting one-of-a-kind products using traditional African techniques and locally sourced fabrics, known as 'chitenje', while uplifting the livelihoods of female artisans in their community. Mayamiko's unwavering commitment to ethical production and impactful social initiatives cements its significance in the African fashion landscape.
https://www.instagram.com/mayamikodesigned/
07 • Mwezi Blu
Nestled in Zambia's South Luangwa Valley, it unites local artisans to craft exceptional pieces rooted in African creativity and craftsmanship. Sustainability, job creation, and ethical material sourcing are paramount, each piece bearing a unique story. Beyond jewelry, Mwezi Blu empowers its community through skill sharing and education.
08 • Free Zambia
“Using trade not aid to lift women’s lives” Committed to empowering local communities, Free Zambia produces eco-friendly jewellery rooted in African craftsmanship. Their handcrafted pieces not only made using recycled copper geysers but also prioritize ethical production processes, ensuring fair wages and working conditions. By promoting sustainability and supporting local artisans, Free Zambia fosters a sense of community while preserving cultural heritage.
09 • Indego Africa
We’ve made your search a bit easier to fill your home with unique slow-made and thoughtful items by featuring our top 10 favorite eco home decor, fashion, and lifestyle brands that are committed to ethical sourcing, sustainable manufacture, and of course, giving back to communities or conservation efforts.
10 • Mulberry Mongoose
From their workshop in South Luangwa, Zambia, local craftswomen use snare wire recovered from poaching traps to create jewellery designs inspired by the African bush. Each jewellery purchase supports their courageous team and their families, and raises funds for local conservation efforts to protect Zambia's breathtaking wildlife.
Choose handcrafted artisanal pieces to add unique charm to your home and positively impact communities and the environment.
Come along with us as we explore the artistry and sustainability behind each handmade item, and let's decorate our homes with purpose and passion.
Got any recommendations? Drop them in the comments below!
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