JOURNAL

  • Say Hello to our Reno Shop Within a Shop

    Say Hello to our Reno Shop Within a Shop

    Learn more about our Shop Within a Shop at Wyld Market in Reno, Nevada.

  • Ujamaa: Uplifting everyone 💗

    Ujamaa: Uplifting everyone 💗

    The value and importance of the principles of Kwanzaa extend far beyond the holiday. Each day of Kwanzaa highlights a different principle that is seeped in African culture. They also happen to be key tenants of Zawadisha's work.
  • Custom Tours: Where Our Secret Gems Become Yours

    Custom Tours: Where Our Secret Gems Become Yours

    Have you always wanted to go to Kenya but need help figuring out where to start? We get it. Planning a trip to Kenya can be overwhelming and confusing, but that's where we come in. At Zawadisha, we're are here to make your wildest African dreams come true.
  • How To Care for Your Sisal Basket

    How To Care for Your Sisal Basket

    Sisal is famous for being an extremely strong and hardy material; it is resilient even to salt water! But there are ways to care for your basket. Here's how.

  • A little list of things to love about Nairobi

    A little list of things to love about Nairobi

    When you join us on a cycling tour through Kenya, we always recommend you arrive in Nairobi a day or two early to rest and recharge. There is so much to do in the capital city of Kenya that you might want to add an extra day to your trip!

  • The 10 Steps of Sourcing New Baskets

    The 10 Steps of Sourcing New Baskets

    Sourcing new handmade baskets from Africa isn't always easy. Sometimes you have to literally go to great lengths to find them. Our soon-to-be-released collection was months in the making, and here's how we did it.