Maadili Collective offers a selection of high-quality products created using sustainable techniques and materials local to Uganda. Handmade by established craftsmen and women, these goods connect the user and maker, creating a physical link between people and communities in different parts of the world.
The HARMONY Collection
Fill your space with the peaceful balance and cohesive composition of the HARMONY Collection.
As we welcome the first signs of spring and the symphony of nature’s upcoming rebirth, our HARMONY Collection features an integrated and intentional selection of handwoven pieces that evoke a sense of serenity. Handwoven with sustainably sourced raffia and banana fibers and dyed in enchanting hues of all natural colors, every basket provides artful beauty while honoring the culture of the Ugandan artisans that make them. Cultivated through traditional techniques, each basket is a tangible representation of the skills and solidarity shared through generations of weavers.
The HARMONY Collection celebrates the connections to nature and community that creates kinship and fellowship for us all.
Tranquil designs that have potential to positively influence an aesthetic and the life of the woman who made it.
HARMONY COLLECTION
MONOCHROME Collection
Daring and courageous. Simple yet bold. The Monochrome Basket Collection is a timeless statement that will add depth and meaning to your unique environment.
Extra Large Monochrome Baskets
From Her Hands, to Your Home
Jane Kakyo
"Since weaving my life has changed, I have gained freedom and can support my family and I thank God for this. It was a hard life before I joined the basket weaving cooperative, I was a widow supporting five children. But when I joined this group I met different women with similar lives who were working and earning money to support their families. We meet every Saturday, we sit for two hours, making these baskets, giving each other advice and much needed comfort."
Let nothing be wasted.
Give new life to descended materials. The Ankole Horn Collection brings a second generation and new form to native Ankole Watusi cow horn. Rural Ugandan cattle farmers depend on raising herds that both brings food to markets and supports their families and communities. The horn is an upcycled material that is creatively reused into truly one of a kind home decor and jewelry items. No two pieces are alike.
Modern pieces with cultural significance
Barkcloth is a venerated fabric with deep significance to the cultural identity of Uganda for over 700 years. Made from the inner bark of the Mutuba tree, barkcloth is produced in a laborious process using wooden mallets to flatten the bark into supple cloth with stunning signature colors that vary from terracotta to rust to deep cognac-brown. After each harvest, the exposed trunk is wrapped in banana leaves to protect it as new bark regrows. Trees can be harvested once a year for up to 60+ years providing a sustainable commodity while preserving cultural traditions.
Block Printed Textiles
Add a new level of intention to your thoughtfully designed tablescape with these lovely and artfully crafted napkins. Hand dyed fabric is hand block printed with intricate designs and finished into these colorful table textiles.
We are a Fair Trade Federation member
Our membership as a verified Fair Trade Federation company reflects our deep commitment to the principles of Fair Trade. We are part of a community dedicated to the highest standards of Fair Trade and the pursuit of a more just and sustainable world.