African Goods for Good

Georgina runs a unique small workshop in Accra, Ghana. Under the moniker, NYOS (Not Your Ordinary Stuff), Georgina's small team showcases African wax cloth and their own handmade batik fabrics in gifts and accessories loved around the world. This lovely apron is crafted from hand stamped batik-dyed cotton, and features a useful front pocket in a contrasting geometric print. Ties for the waist and neck allow each apron to comfortably fit a variety of body types.

Milulu grass reeds can be harvested carefully from the marsh without removing the entire plant, dried in the sun, dyed with natural dyes, and split for weaving. The closeness to the earth of both maker and product gives these beautifully crafted baskets widespread appeal.

In rural Zambia near Victoria Falls, a wedding basket is a woman's most useful and valuable possession. In everyday life she may choose to use it practically‚ to collectgrain and store harvested roots and rice, or to beautify her home by hanging it on a wall.