{"title":"ARTISANS","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"727\" data-start=\"415\"\u003eFrom bustling urban workshops to remote rural villages, we have spent three decades cultivating relationships with some of Africa's most talented makers—artisans preserving traditional skills passed down through generations. These are not simply suppliers; they are the heart of Mbare. Our partnerships span all corners of the continent and are rooted in fair trade, sustainability and a shared love of African heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1044\" data-start=\"729\"\u003eWe believe handmade objects carry something irreplaceable: the story, soul, and energy of the person who made them. 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His sense of design is unique, and he does all the carving and finishing work himself. 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America can give enough room to my pieces to tell about me and my work can make steps and shape my life.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mbare Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42981224742989,"sku":"Artist-Rufaro Ngoma","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/8480\/3149\/files\/rufaro_ngoma_2__46879.1562567749.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778585595"},{"product_id":"sidley-patala","title":"Sidley Patala","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscovering his vocation several years ago, Sidley has established himself as an accomplished Shona sculptor. His \"Family of Four\" is a testament to his own joy in being \"married to Prisca Dudyanga with one daughter, Tsitsi.\" Sidley also creates Mbare's \"Mother and Child\" series of sculptures. 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The puzzle proved to be very popular.  Paul and Tony saw the need for a high quality, upmarket range of gift products to satisfy the South African local and tourist market.  In July of 1996, ready for a change in careers, they formed their new company, Makoulpa.  Makoulpa means tortoise in Creole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis business has provided them with the perfect avenue to use their jewelry expertise to communicate their love of Africa and its wildlife through the production of a pewter range of animal accented products.  \"We find it extremely satisfying to accurately depict one of Africa's greatest resources, its wildlife, in each of our products,\" says Paul.  \"We are inspired by the challenge of creating functional products with the animal theme as our common thread.\"  Tony adds, \"Our goal is to develop a complete range of unique products that add value to people's lives in the sense that they are artistically pleasing and can still be used on a daily basis.  We want people to live with the beauty of African wildlife.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mbare Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42981259280461,"sku":"Artist-Makoulpa","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/8480\/3149\/files\/paul_gibbs__39441.1535623030.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778586313"},{"product_id":"ngoni-shamuyarira","title":"Ngoni Shamuyarira","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow in his 30's, Ngoni has been carving since he was very young. 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By adding their baskets into your home, you are bringing in a piece of  real functional art. \u003cbr\u003eCheck our current offering of  Senegalese basket \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store-q4hhwsul84.mybigcommerce.com\/by-country\/senegal\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Senegalese Baskets for Sale\"\u003ehere! \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mbare Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42981324423245,"sku":"Deco Art Senegal","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/8480\/3149\/files\/senegal_basket_weavers_1__08225.1553273543.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778587525"},{"product_id":"panganai-kwinjo","title":"Panganai Kwinjo","description":"\u003cp\u003eBorn into a family of three boys and two girls, Panagnai has been carving sculptures in stone for over 10 years. 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Khumbalani lives just outside Harare in Epworth with his family.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mbare Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42981349916749,"sku":"Artist-Khumbulani Muraga","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/8480\/3149\/files\/khumbulani_muraga__75119.1562133012.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778587828"},{"product_id":"godfrey-matungamidze","title":"Godfrey Matungamidze","description":"\u003cp\u003eGodfrey is currently producing abstract pieces that follow the shape of the stone and have a lot of movement, along with a particular style of head sculptures. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs of 2012 Godfrey has been carving for about twelve years. In his words, \"Originally I loved art, but I was inspired by my uncle who was already carving. His name is Gladman Ziuyeka.\" His uncle nurtured his interest and mentored him for two years before Godfrey began working independently creating pieces and selling them on his own. He is currently producing abstract pieces that follow the shape of the stone and have a lot of movement, along with a particular style of head sculptures. He sells most of his work in Harare and is proud to be able to, \"...communicate with the community, or with other people through art,\" and hopes that when he makes something someone will come along who might, \"... fall in love and want to stay with that piece for the rest of a year or his life.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mbare Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42981362204749,"sku":"Artist - Godfrey Matungamidze","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/8480\/3149\/files\/godfrey_matungamidze-sm_1_1__22877.1561700525.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778588004"},{"product_id":"tintsaba-1","title":"Tintsaba","description":"\u003cp\u003eTintsaba was created in 1985 by Sheila Freemantle with the purpose of improving the lives of rural women in former Swaziland - now Eswatini. With an academic background in development, she believed that creating an income generating opportunity for the women will help them become happier, healthier individuals, women that could take charge of their lives. The small business that started with 12 women has to date worked with and trained more than 890 women, and nowadays sells its products in numerous countries, where they are recognized for the outstanding quality and refinement, as well as for the beautiful story attached to them. Tintsaba is committed to excellence in every aspect. In the creation of the highest quality hand woven sisal products, in the service, in the teamwork, in the commitment to the earth and the holistic wellbeing of rural women in Eswatini.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mbare Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42981371805773,"sku":"Artist-Tintsaba","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/8480\/3149\/files\/tinsaba_2__87220.1563355649.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778588175"},{"product_id":"tonderai-nyagato","title":"Tonderai Nyagato","description":"\u003cp\u003eTonderai was born in 1977 in Nyanga. In this Eastern Highlands environment where he grew up he developed a deep love for art and enrolled at the Mash Home Gallery as an apprentice sculptor. Through the encouragement and motivation of more experienced cousins, Tonderai's form and expressions in stone began to take shape. He has had the privilege to exhibit his work overseas and at the Chapungu Sculpture Park in Harare.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mbare Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42981372428365,"sku":"Artist-Tonderai Nyagato","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/8480\/3149\/files\/tonderai_nyagato__57274.1563357317.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778588189"},{"product_id":"thomas-family","title":"Thomas Family","description":"\u003cp\u003eMangwere Thomas is the original artist for our tin ornaments and tin critters.  He taught this craft to his son, Daniel, and they have been been making art together for over twenty years. Daniel is married with two children, and enjoys making a living through his craft. Daniel’s cousin, Joseph, is also involved in the family business.  Mangwere also taught the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store-q4hhwsul84.mybigcommerce.com\/improved-arts\/\" title=\"Improved Arts\"\u003eImproved Arts\u003c\/a\u003e group, who currently make Mbare's tin animals.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tin animals, critters and ornaments are made from recycled tin cans, using only snips, pliers, and hammers. Each piece is then individually hand painted by Weya artists such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store-q4hhwsul84.mybigcommerce.com\/yeukai-tanyara\/\" title=\"Yeukai Tanyara\"\u003eYeukai Tanyara\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mbare Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42981377441869,"sku":"Artist-Thomas-Family","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/8480\/3149\/files\/mangwere_thomas-_web__30320.1559149587.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778588280"},{"product_id":"tawanda-makore","title":"Tawanda Makore","description":"\u003cp\u003eBorn in the Zimbabwean province of Midlands in the city of Kwekwe in 1979, Tawanda Makore was inspired from an early age by his uncle - the late Akence Makore - who was a renowned sculptor. He was further influenced by the cubic sculptures produced by Zotoh Sango. He soon developed his own technique and style, and eventually joined various artist groups. In 2006 he joined a group of artists based in Harare, Zimbabwe's capital. He is one of the new generation of young artists whose work has become distinctive. He is being recognized as one of the major talents to emerge from Zimbabwe today. His work has evolved to become a unique style of three dimensional sculptures which he calls Vision Sculptures with a a pure, experimental touch. Well-known art collectors in Europe and the USA have exhibited Tawanda's work. \"In my sculptures the elements of essence and appearance are always inseparably linked. The essence being to depict and outward appearance of form. I sometimes abstract some details so as to draw the viewer to my purpose, thereby enabling the essence of my art to be easily absorbed. This is cognizant of taan abstract artist's way of thinking through the creation of an experimental approach to sculpture. I draw my inspiration from the every changing shape of my namesake, the clouds (Makore means cloud in Shona) whenever I look up into the sky.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mbare Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42981390745677,"sku":"Artist-Tawanda Makore","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/8480\/3149\/files\/tawanda_makore__01415.1535623842.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778588499"},{"product_id":"edson-nkomo","title":"Edson Nkomo","description":"\u003cp\u003eBorn in Chegutu in 1968 in a family of 8, Edson was educated in a rural area of Zimbabwe. He wanted to be a teacher but the expense was too great, so he began carving stone with his grandfather. They specialized in hippos and eventually moved to Harare to sell their carvings to tourists. In 1994 he joined Tazora Arts and Crafts and in 1996 began supplying Mbare, Ltd. with his sculptures. He has a wife and two children and hopes to earn enough to build his own home. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Chegutu in 1968 in a family of 8, Edson was educated in a rural area of Zimbabwe. He wanted to be a teacher but the expense was too great, so he began carving stone with his grandfather. They specialized in hippos and eventually moved to Harare to sell their carvings to tourists. In 1994 he joined Tazora Arts and Crafts and in 1996 began supplying Mbare, Ltd. with his sculptures. 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As her husband moved on to other endeavors Raina took over the enterprise on her own and now works with two of her daughters, a son and extended family members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seedpods come from the Ulumbu Tree (Sterculia rogersii) and are not found in quantity in the area where they live. They have to travel seven hours to the Bulawayo area to pick them and then travel back home. This trip typically takes three days. They use the seedpod as the body of the bird, shaped wire for the legs, and putty for the beaks. Then they hand paint the birds with bright colors one at a time. 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They own the tent, take the most important family decisions and pass on the Touareg culture to their children. Unfortunately a mix of circumstances leads to the gradual disintegration of this fascinating culture. Long periods of drought, repressive government measures and the power of Islam make the Touareg believe they are forced to settle in one place. Due to this the Touareg women slowly change from strong matriarchs into subordinates. Nevertheless strength and courage motivate the women to continue fighting for their proud culture and to keep looking for change. Tavie products are a fine reflection of this fascinating culture. The collection is made up of baskets, dishes and bowls all made by hand using the young leaves of the Doum palm. This natural, ecological material is richly abundant in the living environment of the Touareg and the products have always been used in the nomadic life of the people. The craft of working with palm leaves using the technique of ‘poinçon’ has a long and strong tradition in the community of Touareg women. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTavie products tell a story. A story of passion and pride. A story of thousands of Touareg women in pursuit of a better life for themselves and the village communities they belong to. Tavie gives them this chance. The Touareg are a proud people. They are one of the last remaining tribes still leading a nomadic life. Within the Touareg tribe women have always been in leadership. They own the tent, take the most important family decisions and pass on the Touareg culture to their children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately a mix of circumstances is leading to the gradual disintegration of this fascinating culture. Long periods of drought, repressive government measures and the power of Islam are forcing the Touareg to settle in one place and the women's roles are changing. Nevertheless \u003cspan\u003ethe strong and courageous Touareg women continue to find ways to continue their traditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTavie products are a fine reflection of this fascinating culture. The collection is made up of baskets, dishes and bowls all made by hand using the young leaves of the Doum palm. This natural, ecological material is richly abundant in the living environment of the Touareg and the products have always been used in the nomadic life of the people. 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Zimbabwean ingenuity turns this waste into innovative sculptures, with birds of both the African and American variety. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBirdwoods Metal Sculpture was established by Louise Stobart in 1991, using her designs to create a wide range of unique metal sculptures made from recycled 40 gallon oil drums.  The sculpture was a companion enterprise to the farm which her husband, Bruce, had established as a highly successful mixed cropping and livestock operation employing 60 families.  As the metal sculpture business grew, it provided employment for an additional 30 families. Due to economic conditions, Louise and her family had to move to New Zealand in 2004, and the Birdwoods craftsmen and their families relocated to Harare where they continue to produce Louise’s designs in limited numbers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Birdwoods philosphy is that everything has a story.  \"For almost every thing we have here, we’ve met or know the person who created it.  We are not interested in mass produced and manufactured or replicated work – we love things that are authentic, individual, quirky and honest. Things that have their own character and history. We love the ‘waste not, want not’ nature of so much of the craft work and art that comes out of Africa.  After all, waste is not a luxury they can afford, and products that make use of old things in new ways more often than not have greater charm and intrinsic value.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mbare Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42981403623501,"sku":"Artist-Birdwoods","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/8480\/3149\/files\/birdwoods_main__17943.1535624114.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778588714"},{"product_id":"julia-k","title":"Julia K","description":"\u003cp\u003eJulia K Ceramics started as a garage business teaching people the art of ceramic modeling and painting.  Julia’s passion for ceramics grew as well as the demand for her pieces, so a large workshop was opened in 2009 in the big, bustling city of Johannesburg.  Julia continues to mentor and share her techniques, creating a source of employment in the area.  Africa inspires most of their designs creating quirky motifs and beautiful adaptations of Africa’s iconic fauna and flora in dinnerware and sculptural pieces for the home. Julia now owns and operates a ceramics studio and workshop in Johannesburg, South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mbare Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42981406015565,"sku":"Artist-Julia-K","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/8480\/3149\/files\/julia_k__01791.1562132499.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778588752"},{"product_id":"victor-mahwehwe","title":"Victor Mahwehwe","description":"\u003cp\u003eVictor was born in 1969 and has received a diploma in Art. He is currently working from Norton within a cooperative. He has been working as an artist in Zimbabwe for more than thirteen years after training for three years at Driefontein Mission. Over the years his sculptures have been selected for major exhibitions. He is the fourth of nine children and is now married with three children of his own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mbare Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42981408637005,"sku":"Artist-Victor Mahwehwe","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/8480\/3149\/files\/victor_mahwehwe__89926.1563360244.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778588801"},{"product_id":"crispen-salt","title":"Crispen Salt","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarving since 1993 young Crispen Salt apprenticed under the direction of two master Shona carvers with 20 years of experience each. \"If I see a fun thing or a picture, I try to bring it into stone. I use my imagination to make my work more fantastic,\" says Crispen, \"so more people will like it.\" Crispen's \"dancing families\" are among the most sophisticated abstract stone sculptures in the Shona tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mbare Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42981412077645,"sku":"Artist-Crispen Salt","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/8480\/3149\/files\/chrispen_salt_sm_image__15299.1561612337.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778588856"},{"product_id":"yunah-mavhurume","title":"Yunah Mavhurume","description":"\u003cp\u003eYunah transforms Abson Sibanda's wooden giraffes into whimsical creatures by painting them one by one with vibrant colors. 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Benjamin is now a full time artist and has exhibited his work all over the world including Germany, Holland, the United Kingdom and in the United States. \u003cbr\u003eBenjamin has eight brothers, all of whom are sculptors, and together they have formed the Mashaya Art Studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe draws inspiration from his daily life and from the relationship between humans and nature.  He and his family earn a living from their creative work, which is a source and pride and value to the community.  In his words, \"I am proud of being an artist who can express his feelings through art or even to explain something through art even to bring out hidden things to public. 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