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We can choose to shop in a more conscientious manner, by ensuring that even if we’re not buying local, we are buying handmade. This type of conscientious consumerism supports local economies around the globe and reduces waste and environmental harm. 

In Swahili, Hadithi means “a story,” a name that was purposefully chosen, a gentle reminder that there is a story behind every handmade item they sell. The handcrafted goods are made in Southeastern Kenya, in the Kasigau region, near where Zawadisha is located. Hadithi and Zawadisha have worked closely together over the years, in a joint effort to provide training and loans to artisans like the Hadithi basket weavers.