Gift Focus inc Attire Accessories - January/February 2024

Stocking products made by artisans across the world is not only a great way to champion diversity, it often creates a sustainable income and fair wage for the crafters and their families Championing DIVERSITY Pachamama www.pachamamaknitwear.com Pachamama champions Nepalese design, ensuring continuous and solid economic and social growth for a large number of talented knitters and artisans and all the people involved in production of its handmade knitwear. Caliz London www.calizexportation.com Founder Martha Lizarazo was born and raised in Colombia, and combines the fashion of South America with British trends. Read more about the company on page 32. The Basket Room www.thebasketroom.com The Basket Room creates items handmade by skilled craftspeople in Kenya, from rural female basket weavers to one embroidery artist and a small team of leather workers in Nairobi. BasketBasket www.basketbasket.co.uk The handmade woven ranges from BasketBasket come directly from Madagascar, Morocco and Ghana, following the principles of fair trade for all. Over the years the company has established strong relationships with its suppliers, ensuring these talented artisans can continue their ancient crafts whilst being paid a fair wage. As the climate change crisis is affecting their farming needs, earning a regular income from making BasketBasket products is vital to their families. CHAMPIONING DIVERSITY 29

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