Discover Enchanting Madagascar
Madagascar is a country unlike any other—home to landscapes shaped by red earth, lush forests, and some of the most unique biodiversity on the planet. Over 90% of its wildlife is found nowhere else, including the iconic lemur, a symbol of the island’s rich ecological heritage. But beyond its natural wonders, Madagascar’s strength lies in its people—resilient, skilled, and deeply connected to tradition. That spirit lives on in every handcrafted piece, inviting you to be part of something beautiful, lasting, and meaningful.
When We Arrived
Since 2007, we've worked side-by-side with communities in Madagascar-drawn by the remarkable skill of local weavers and the challenges they faced in earning fair, reliable income. We found women with deep pride in their craft but limited access to markets that valued it. By committing to long-term partnerships, we've helped artisans turn talent into lasting opportunity by paying 2.5x Prosperity Wages. You can support these relationships and sustain real, measurable growth with each purchase.
Marcelline shows the details of our animal garland
Making a Basket
- Mahampy is gathered, coated it in clay, and dried
- The mahampy and raffia is colored using natural dyes for vibrant hues
- The natural fibers are woven into a strong, high quality product
- Thoughtful finishing touches are added to create a product that carries history and artistry
Protect Madagascar's Biodiversity
In Madagascar’s remote villages, where options are few, survival often depends on slash-and-burn agriculture—clearing fragile forests to plant rice. While vital to daily life, this practice threatens one of the world’s most unique ecosystems. That’s why, in partnership with the Missouri Botanical Garden, we offer a proven alternative: sustainable income through artisan weaving using Mahampy, a native plant once uprooted for farmland and now grown as a renewable cash crop.
When you choose a handcrafted product from Madagascar, you help protect endangered biodiversity and provide dignified, lasting income for families. Your choice supports a model that replaces environmental harm with opportunity—and keeps tradition, beauty, and purpose thriving.
