Rafiki Foundation

Basket Pencil Holders - Price: $8.00 
Time to get organized around the house; be it office, kitchen, or bedroom, this little woven sisal basket is just the ticket.  Great in the office for holding pens, pencils, paper clips, glasses, or whatever else might be clutteing up your desk.  Loose change, bills to pay or kitchen utensils will also feel right at home in these tidy little contai...

Color Beaded Sandals 39 - Price: $18.00 
Summer is almost here… and brightly colored toes will soon appear.  So you need the perfect sandal to show off the perfect tan, and these beautifully, colorful, beaded sandals, made by widows in Kenya, are exactly what you need.  They are one of a kind and every time you slip them on, you can think of the Indian Ocean and Mombasa with its white san...

Color Beaded Sandals 40 - Price: $18.00 
Summer is almost here… and brightly colored toes will soon appear.  So you need the perfect sandal to show off the perfect tan, and these beautifully, colorful, beaded sandals, made by widows in Kenya, are exactly what you need.  They are one of a kind and every time you slip them on, you can think of the Indian Ocean and Mombasa with its white san...

Color Beaded Sandals 41 - Price: $18.00 
Summer is almost here… and brightly colored toes will soon appear.  So you need the perfect sandal to show off the perfect tan, and these beautifully, colorful, beaded sandals, made by widows in Kenya, are exactly what you need.  They are one of a kind and every time you slip them on, you can think of the Indian Ocean and Mombasa with its white san...

Headbands - Price: $5.00 
These charming cloth headbands that come in brilliant colors are the perfect accessory! Authentic material is hand sewn around a sturdy band to create a fun, unique piece to add to your collection! Unlike clenching headbands that instantly cause headaches, Tanzanian headbands are light, flexible, and can be worn for a long, painless period of time....

K. Woven Table Runner and Placemats - Price: $24.00 
Woven in Kenya, this item comes with a table runner and five place mats, perfect for a dining room table. Find the right color for your kitchen!...

Kenya Salad Server Set - Price: $15.00 
<p style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12pt; ">Style and function meet in these lovely salad servers crafted in Kenya.  The beauty of the wood with the unique bone handles will esthetically please your eye every time they are brought to ...

Kenyan Beads #1 - Price: $15.00 
Sophisticated and stylish, this rich mahogany-colored necklace cascades from a single strand of pearl-sized beads into a generous three-strand array of beads in multiple shapes and sizes. These satin-finished wooden beads are bold—yet very light weight—so they make a comfortable addition to every outfit from casual to dressy. Hanging length is 16 i...

Large Fabric Covered Journals - Price: $10.00 
Brighten up your bookshelf with this beautiful, fabric-covered journal. It's a perfect place to jot down your thoughts, ideas, goals, or prayers!...

Large Fabric Tote Bag with Zipper - Price: $24.00 
Enjoy these beautiful, practical bags from colorful African prints. The bags are made by students at the Rafiki Village Nigeria. The students are thrilled not only with the practical sewing skills they acquire but also with the attractive carry-alls they produce. You too will be delighted when you receive yours!...

Medium Woven Rag Rug Purses - Price: $8.00 
Instead of throwing away beautiful scraps of fabric, Ugandan widows have come up with a unique idea: rag rug purses! The purses are woven together in a way that's functional and appealing. The interior of the purse has sewn in compartment pockets while the outside is enhanced with a funky button....

Neckties - Price: $12.00 
African neck ties are back! This one-of-a-kind men's tie cannot be found in Dillard's or JCPenny's, but is hand sewn by Nigerian widows. Be bold and wear "Africa"!...

NW Briefcase - Price: $22.00 
Looking for a fun laptop case and a way to support women in Africa? You've come across the perfect item at the Exchange! These colorful briefcases are made out of authentic, Nigerian fabric. Fastened, fixed, and stitched by a group of widows, this bag is strong enough to carry your laptop to work. The bags pictured represent the color catagory of t...

NW Large Zippered Tote - Price: $24.00 
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NW Paneled Skirts - Price: $28.00 
Similar to patchwork skirts, paneled skirts are sewn by Nigerian widows. With a drawstring waist, these skirts can adjust to sit around your waist or hip and they end with a cute flare around the shin. Not only will you look stunning in these colorful pieces, but you'll also be contributing to a woman in need....

NW Patchwork Hobo Bag - Price: $20.00 
This patchwork bag is cute and functional! It's curvy shape and fun color give it the perfect amount of playfulness while it's weightlessness and interior pockets provide the utility. The strap, graced with a decorative bow, is long enough to carry on your shoulder....

NW Patchwork Pants - Price: $23.00 
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12pt; ">The fabric market in Jos, Nigeria, floods your senses with a sea of color and design, and here the widows have translated that color into comfortable, draw string patchwork...

NW Patchwork Skirt - Price: $28.00 
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12pt; ">These colorful Nigerian fabrics are in a class of their own and here we have them made by widows and poor women in Jos, Nigeria, into playful patchwork skirts that are perf...

NW Zippered Tote Medium - Price: $22.00 
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Original Note Cards - Price: $8.00 
<span>These original notecards feature three of our Rafiki students from Malawi, </span>Tanzania, <span>and Ghana. From a distance, these are clear portraits; however, when looking a bit closer, you'll discover that each face is composed of encouraging words such as wisdom, truth, believe, love, africa, and many more! Coming in sets of two with a t...

Paper Beads Purse - Price: $39.00 
The vibrant colors actually come from recycled paper. These are rolled paper beads that shine in the light like exotic jewels. These popular beads are now used in many items, but to make a purse is something special. The hand carved handles are from beautiful pieces of polished wood and add to the unique over-all design. These bags are good for all...

Purses of Sisal - Price: $20.00 
These beautifully woven sisal purses come in many different designs and colors, mimicking the landscapes of Kenya. The sisal is first soaked and beaten to retrieve the fibers, and then the fibers are twisted into strands and dyed. Finally the strands are tightly woven into a variety of durable purses. The mostly neutral colors make these bags great...

PW Colorful Nigerian Bubus - Price: $30.00 
Our Bold and Bright Bubus. Each of these lovingly handcrafted garments is unique. Cheerful as well as practical. Great to lounge around the house, our bubus are free flowing and comfortable. Scoop neck. 100% cotton....

PW Colorful Nigerian Dresses - Price: $25.00 
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PW Wrap Skirts - Price: $23.00 
Impoverished women of Jos, Nigeria have turned their authentic, Nigerian fabric into beautiful wrap skirts. These trendy, full length skirts gracefully tie around your waist.  Coming in four sizes: extra small, small, medium and large....

Sisal Colored Baskets - Price: $20.00 
These snappy, colorful containers are hard to pin down. With their wildly eye-catching colors and jeweled tops, you cannot relegate them to become rubbish bins only. You might pop in a plant, find a home for your umbrellas, or just let them sit in a corner looking all glam. These pretties are hand woven from sisal fiber. The sisal is first soaked a...

Small Fabric Covered Journals - Price: $7.00 
When you pull this tidy small journal from your bag, all eyes will turn to have a look. This wonderfully colorful West African fabric gives you a touch of the exotic. All will know that this didn’t come off the shelf of your nearest drug store. Rafiki students in Nigeria cover these little journals as part of their sewing class, and they delight in...

Small Woven Rag Rug Purses - Price: $6.00 
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TZ Beaded Bracelets - Price: $8.00 
These beaded bracelets reflect the vibrant colors found through out Tanzania. Grace your wrist with a color that compliments any outfit, any occasion, any season — and find confidence in the fact that your purchase financially supports abandoned women and widows in the country of Tanzania....

Wastebaskets, Round - Price: $14.00 
These decorative little hand woven waste baskets are extremely versatile.  Besides catching your rubbish how about a home for your favorite plant, a refuge from the storm for your unbrellas, or a unique container for kindling next to the fire place. Use your imagination and spread these Kenyan crafted treasures all around your house....