{"title":"African Modern (Swahili Imports)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"African Modern is a privately owned import, design, and wholesale distribution company based in Eugene, Oregon. At the heart of our work is a vibrant network of artisans, cooperatives, export partners, and small enterprises across Africa. We work closely with artisan groups and export partners, often maintaining relationships that span many years. Together we bring handcrafted goods from makers in Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, Mali, Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Senegal to customers around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece in our collection reflects generations of artistic knowledge, cultural tradition, and skilled craftsmanship. Many of the artisans we work with transform natural or recycled materials—such as grasses, wood, clay, metals, and textiles—into objects that are both beautiful and deeply rooted in local cultures. These handmade pieces carry stories of community, creativity, and resourcefulness, and we are honored to share them with homes and shops around the globe. Many of our partners are small workshops, family businesses, and artisan cooperatives where mastered techniques are passed from one generation to the next.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0498\/7804\/0740\/collections\/african.modern.png?v=1782595089","url":"https:\/\/traditions.life\/collections\/african-modern-swahili-imports.oembed","provider":"Traditions Fair Trade \u0026 Gathering Place","version":"1.0","type":"link"}