Artisans from Marrakesh, Morocco
All of our traditional Moroccan velvet Fatima jackets, Alia dresses and Rashid jackets are the result of the meticulous work of a remarkably talented couturier in Marrakech who once trained under Yves Saint Laurent. Renowned usually for made-to-measure pieces, we have been commissioning the atelier to produce jackets to our specifications since we launched in 2011.
We have become firm friends with this artisan family over the years of visits to bustling Marrakech, and we are grateful that we are still able to bring traditional Moroccan wares to a broader audience, ensuring that all artisans involved directly benefit from this craft and are then able to sustain their families’ livelihoods.
In the last few decades, Moroccan embroidery has increasingly been recognized as a cultural art form that can keep Moroccan tradition alive.We are especially fond of the Fes style of embroidery utilizing metallic threads, as well as the atypical mushroom and herb Muzungu Sisters custom embroidery on velvet that we designed to tie in with our own print designs.
Kaftans
Since 2011, we have been selecting Moroccan kaftans from traditional Moroccan artisans, who sources the most eclectic and unique styles.
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Peru
This weaving cooperative located in the Peruvian Highlands preserves the Cusqueñan textile traditions and produces traditional Peruvian wares for us
Colombia
We work with artisans in four tribal communities in Colombia who has been producing mochilas for us since 2011
Italy
We work with an elder generation of basket weavers in Sicily who produces our Sicilian baskets, as well as a family-owned leather production studio in Grappa.
Hungary
This Hungarian artisan has been creating dresses and blouses for us with traditional Matyó embroidery since 2012
Uzbekistan
Our Uzbek textile dealer in Istanbul supplies us with vintage Suzanis and Ikats from Uzbekistan, which are produced into jackets and and kaftans.
India
We work with talented artisans from different regions in India, who create products for us ranging from embroidered dresses to accessories to footwear.
South Africa
We work with a Zimbabwean man who lives in Cape Town and creates beaded wire bags for us, as well as a small atelier that produces swimwear for us.