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Swahili Imports, Africa
Thousands of unique contemporary handmade pieces of art, reminiscent
of the craft traditions of Kenya, Ghana, Mozambique, Tanzania, Haiti,
and El Salvador represent Swahili Imports, a leader in the market.
After more than nine years in business, Swahili Imports continues to
foster social awareness about global interactions with Africa. Owner
Leslie Mittelberg works with advocacy organizations like Aid to
Artisans to maintain the principle of fair compensation for fair
value; efforts that have successfully created opportunities in
the global market that otherwise would not exist. Swahili Imports
currently supplies over 2,000 locations including the large retail
companies of National Geographic and Disney, as well as educational
facilities like the Smithsonian Museum.
Swahili Imports also works with product design specialists from Aid
to Artisans in Africa, conducting training sessions for numerous suppliers
and artisan workshops. The training focuses on practical business information
to impart an otherwise inaccessible understanding of market trends and product
development. Through such education production opportunities continue to
increase, as does an increase in available jobs, monetary resources,
education, and generational stability.
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