Work Sample
Country
Materials
Natural Fibers
Categories
Decorative Accessories, Decorative Textiles, Fashion/Accessories, Kitchen/Tabletop
Skills
Cutting and Sewing, Embroidery
Equipment
Sewing machine
Staff/exporter speaks English?
Yes
Working relationships with freight forwarders/consolidators?
Yes
Seasonal/holiday restrictions?
Not available
Compliant with US & European customs codes and regulations?
Yes
Access to quality packing/shipping materials?
Yes
Company bank account?
Yes
Able to handle letters of credit?
Yes
Able to handle wire transfers?
Yes
Pricing quote availability?
No
Marvelous Batik Co.
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[Textiles, Clothing & Home, Tanzania]
This 20-person Tanzanian workshop produces screen prints, stencils, batiks, tie and dye and embroidery. Their local business is mostly clothing, but their international sales are largely tabletop, pillows and other decorative textile home accessories. Owner Flotea Masawe is well–known for her entrepreurial talent and has successfully entered the U.S. market through ATA and marketlink@aidtoartisans.org.