customers
It is not only in Germany that workmen and deadlines pose a challenge. Therefore, a little patience is necessary. We only recommend our service for items whose delivery time is not critical.
Be creative! You can order all products that can be
a) produced by a craftsman
b) delivered by a parcel-shipping company
Our aim is to develop export-worthy products with your help. We place no limits on your creativity. Think of wood, of cloth, of stone, of metal; think of everything. Just about every idea is worth enquiring about.
We would recommend taking the price which the same hand-crafted product would cost in Europe as a guide. Just not the industry price at IKEA.
The reason for this: Wages in developing countries are considerably lower than in Europe. However, there are several external factors which slow down the production of items in developing countries, making them more expensive, e.g., the required machines are not always available, resulting in more time-consuming handiwork. For instance, power blackouts are a daily occurrence in Nigeria and lead to extra costs. In addition to that, transport and our commission must be considered. We give you a transparent representation of what makes up the cost of your particular product.
We only do single items
Every item from us is unique and custom made for you. That means your item will be as unique as you and your artisan.
Fair & Transparent
We provide a fully transparent shopping experience. You get all details about who earns what. You even get the phone number from your craftsman to double check.
CO2 neutral delivery
Shipping your item to your doorstep worldwide consumes less CO2 than driving to a nearby craftsperson with your car. Nevertheless we buy CO2 compensation certificates for your order.
100% Quality
We deliver and guarantee perfect quality. You get your item realized in direct contact and exchange with an experienced artisan in Kenya, Rwanda or Ghana. We make sure you get 100% quality.