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3 strand copper bead bracelet

Hand carved animals by our woodcarver Fundi are nested in each pocket. As every day passes, you will hang one of the animals on the African scene that has been lovingly handcrafted by our ladies of Amahoro in Burundi. 

Includes a dowel rod to hang it by! Dimensions are

These adorable angel ornaments are handcrafted in Burundi, Africa. Fill your tree with a choir of angels or use as decoration in your home! Dimensions are approximately 6” x 6”. 

This well-made colorful apron will surely brighten up your meal while you're cooking. It has two layers of fabric, a center pocket, tie waist and neck. Dimensions are 33" long by 30' wide. 

Turkey Trot apron is one layer of fabric and measures 30" long and 27" wide.

These baskets were made in Ghana specifically for Empower for Hope with an organization that follows fair trade principles. 

The veta vera straw also called Elephant grass is harvested from the top of grass stalk. Each straw is divided into half vertically. Each half is twisted and rolled on a smooth surface to put them together tightly to make it strong for the desire work. Then the straws are grouped into bunches to be boiled in organic dye to have the desired color to suit the design is intend for, the grass comes in a natural light yellow color.

 After coloring and semi dried, then the weaving begins, straws are carefully selected for a particular parts and product eg. stronger straws are selected for fruit baskets, Moses basket etc. flexible ones are used for fans, hand bags etc. but not forgetting that foundation of all the product needs stronger straws being Moses basket or fan for lasting and quality.

 Weaving starts at the base up to the rim, we then core some of the straw to make handle for the basket. 

After completing weaving, local leather is used to coat the handles for comfort and easily handling.

Baskets can be reshaped by lightly wetting them, reshaping and setting them in the sun to dry. Be careful not to get the leather handle wet. 

Approximate dimensions are 16“ x 16“.

These baskets were made in Ghana specifically for Empower for Hope with an organization that follows fair trade principles.

The veta vera straw also called Elephant grass is harvested from the top of grass stalk. Each straw is divided into half vertically. Each half is twisted and rolled on a smooth surface to put them together tightly to make it strong for the desire work. Then the straws are grouped into bunches to be boiled in organic dye to have the desired color to suit the design is intend for, the grass comes in a natural light yellow color.

 After coloring and semi dried, then the weaving begins, straws are carefully selected for a particular parts and product eg. stronger straws are selected for fruit baskets, Moses basket etc. flexible ones are used for fans, hand bags etc. but not forgetting that foundation of all the product needs stronger straws being Moses basket or fan for lasting and quality.

 Weaving starts at the base up to the rim, we then core some of the straw to make handle for the basket.

After completing weaving, local leather is used to coat the handles for comfort and easily handling.

Baskets can be reshaped by lightly wetting them, reshaping and setting them in the sun to dry. Be careful not to get the leather handle wet.

Approximate dimensions are 16“ x 16“.

The stretch bracelets are handmade with gold wooden beads. They are made in Charlotte by beading  group Beads Of Hope that help vulnerable women have employment.

These bracelets are made in Uganda with paper beads and metal seed beads. They have a magnetic clasp and are a great accessory for any style.

These sets of 4 napkins are so lovely, for yourself and they make great gifts too!  You can beautifully decorated your table and Wow your friends with these gorgeous African print fabrics! They measure 10.5 inches by 10.5 inches.

Made by empowered refugees and immigrants in Charlotte, NC.

These colorful trivets are as beautiful as they are functional. Our Burundian artisans pay street kids to collect discarded bottle caps and our artisans then carefully cover each one with fabric scraps. Each one is hand sewn together. This is the ultimate form of recycling!  Each one is both unique & beautiful! 

Made by empowered artisans in Burundi in East Africa.

These beauties can be used for not only your essential oils but they're also great for make-up. They have eight pockets around the inside perimeter that are perfectly sized for up to a 15ml EO bottle or your favorite lipsticks! It's just the right size for travel or throwing in your purse when on-the-go!

Made by empowered artisans in Burundi in East Africa.

This adorbale Fish can be used to hold any little treasure you can find!! Zipper enclosure and fabrics vary. 

Made by empowered artisans in Burundi.

When you purchase a mask, we give away a mask to first responders who need them! We are coordinating with The Carolina Mask Project to distribute them to those most in need during the Covid19 crisis. Your donation also helps pay the artisans to make them in order to sustain their families during this trying time and allows us to replenish supplies as needed.

Our masks utilize leftover African print 100% cotton fabrics that we use for our products made locally in Charlotte NC. Each mask is made with 2 layers of protection with a internal pocket for a filter. Elastic is used for the earpieces and a twist tie is sewn into the nose to be able to better fit the mask to your face. Masks have been washed and dried after being made and placed in packaging. It is recommended to wash them again before use. In your pack, you will get either a variety of fabrics or all the same fabric. Our fabrics are very colorful and we cannot grant requests for specific or more masculine fabrics and will do our best to give you a variety in your selection. Your mask pack also includes No2 Cone filters for use in the filter pocket.

ALL MASKS WILL BE PORCH PICK UP FROM A SOUTH CHARLOTTE LOCATION -- MAILING IS NOT AN OPTION.

You will be emailed instructions of where and when to pick up your masks within a day of your order. Please contact us if you do not receive an email. After checking your spam folder, email christin@empowerforhope to coordinate pickup. 

A Note About Our Masks: The personal use of masks can help protect your t-zone by reminding you to not touch your face which offers some protection when in the public and indoors. Personal use of cloth masks is important for everyone, especially for the at-risk population like the elderly or pregnant women as well as those who are immunocompromised. Individuals with respiratory or heart conditions may not be able to wear a mask. Please note that the cloth masks are not medical-grade PPE that is required in the hospital and emergency settings. While handcrafted masks are based on CDC & WHO guidelines, they are not recommended to prevent the spread of disease. Please refer to the CDC and WHO for more information.

This one size fits all unstructured kimono makes any outfit shine! Made from African print fabrics, 100% Cotton, with side slits and 3/4 sleeves. 

Made by empowered refugees and immigrants in Charlotte, NC.

Finally, our makeup bags are back in stock! These favorites are nice and roomy, open wide to see all of your gear, washable with lots of pockets! These great bags are versatile and perfect for travel or everyday use. 

Made by empowered artisans in Burundi in East Africa.