What is Fair Trade?

One of the Afribeads Artisans at work basket weaving | AFRICAN BASKETS AUSTRALIA WHOLSALE | AFRIBEADS

Fair Trade is a global movement that aims to alleviate poverty through trade. The Fair Trade movement is a social enterprise movement that was founded over sixty years ago. The Fair Trade model is to work with disadvantaged producers, often in developing countries, to empower them through providing fairly paid employment and access to market. […]

How the Paper Beads are Made

The AfriBeads paper bead jewellery is all handmade in Uganda, Africa. Every item of jewellery has each bead made by hand, by the Afribeads Artisans. Each Paper Bead is Hand Rolled Each bead is hand rolled with paper. The paper is sourced from local paper warehouses, which upcycle old paper posters, marketing material and magazines. The […]

Making the African Baskets

Basket Weaving natural on red dress | AFRICAN BASKETS AUSTRALIA WHOLSALE | AFRIBEADS

Afribeads African baskets, bowls and platters are all hand woven in Uganda, Africa. 100% Locally Sourced Natural Material Afribeads bowls and platters are all made with 100% natural material that is sourced locally by the Afribeads makers in Uganda.  Weaving the African Basket The makers use local raffia palm leaf can be left to show […]