The label is not to be taken lightly.

Uganda is at once a kingdom, a republic, a former colony, and a place known for both turmoil and beauty. More recently, a stable Uganda has been busy fulfilling the promise of Africa.

As the country rocked through change, craftsmanship thrived.

Hatmakers raise the bar—and widen their rims. Precision shoemakers introduced bold design. Artisans spun straw (and other materials) into a vibrant river of color for tabletops, beds, and bare shoulders.

These crafts have rarely been seen west of the Nile. Until now.

Ugandan Merchandise brings the goods to you.

We have things for you, and for your home.

• Yes, all are made by artisans we’ve hand-selected: skilled people (mostly women) putting care into their work.
• Yes, they’re made the old-fashioned way—by hand, in a village hut.
• Yes, they are intensely local to Uganda, employing materials such as:
  • Papyrus
  • Endemic (i.e. only in Uganda) varieties of grass
  • Banana fiber not found in say, Hawaii
  • Vintage fabrics dating back to 1861 (just like the king wore)
  • Cloth made from the fallen bark of the mutuba tree (surprisingly soft)
• Yes, they’re 100% organic
• Yes, buy them, and you’d be supporting:
  • Women
  • Sustainability
  • Growth in the 3rd world
  • Ecological goodness (crafts make use of everything in nature, and lay little waste)

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