Artisans (Local and Lejos) – Azizi Life

Craftsmen of Wakiso

8th November 2016

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We are always on the lookout for incredible, one-of-a-kind pieces…

Weavers of Teotitlán del Valle

18th October 2016

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We began our journey to Teotitlán with a plane ride to…

Women of Chichicastenango

18th October 2016

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It's no surprise the blankets from Guatemala are as colorful…

Khmer Artisan Collective

11th October 2016

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Between century old Cambodian temples and modern hip hotels…

Kwizera Cooperative

2nd October 2015

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The vibrance that this group of women radiates is unparalleled. Nestled…

Women of Santa Maria Atzompa

2nd October 2015

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Weavers of Nyaruguru

2nd October 2015

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Weavers of San Juan

1st October 2015

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Kamonyi Cooperative

15th September 2015

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During our time in Rwanda, we spent the most significant amount…

People Who Are Together

13th August 2015

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Our Artisan Partners

Our Artisan
Partners

Across the hills of Rwanda, groups of rural artisans are working to bring hope to their families through skillfully handcrafted goods. Azizi Life partners with over 52 independent groups- a total of over 745 artisan partners. Rising from the horrors of genocide, artisans from all backgrounds have joined together once again through their craft. Each artisan cooperative specializes in hand crafting products using specific techniques and raw materials. Azizi Life is honored to partner with these women and men, collaborating to connect makers, designers, and customers around the world.

Our
Products

We love serving your vision for beauty and meaning in the gifts you give, what you wear, and how you decorate. Azizi Life serves as a bridge, partnering with artisans and designers to offer high quality, ethically-sourced goods for life and gifting. Products are crafted by hand using local, natural, and renewable materials. Our modern and traditional collections include baskets, woven bowls, home décor, tabletop, woven jewelry, and bags. Azizi Life offers products to US customers from our warehouse in Spokane, Washington, as well as FOB sales directly from Rwanda.

Our
Mission

Azizi Life is a fair trade organization which partners with Rwandan artisans to bring beautifully designed, hand crafted goods to the world. As a not-for-profit organization, Azizi Life is dedicated to the wellbeing of our artisan partners and their families. In addition to opening economic opportunity through fair trade, Azizi Life invests in a range of community impact projects. Our Rwandan-led team facilitates adult literacy classes and offers other practical resources for personal, spiritual, and economic growth.