OUR ARTISANS

HUMAN-CENTERED WORKSHOP

Connecting people and nature

 

We believe in finding balance between people and nature by creating an effective and innovative environment-conserving enterprise.

 

Our workshop focuses on empowering disadvantaged Malagasy women by providing them with the opportunity to learn a valuable skill and become independent, while looking after their families and become part of a positive and social community.

At La Maison du Raphia, we also offer training programs so artisans are given the opportunity to upskill through our paid development programs, where they learn to braid or crochet raffia by hand. Tension, consistency and dedication to the craft are key, and after weeks of training, those artisans are able to progress into continuous employment with us.

Today, La Maison du Raphia has evolved into a network that employs over 450 craftspeople who skilfully hand make raffia braid and crochet pieces.