Shaba is a mobile-first digital supply chain platform that connects rural artisans with global markets. It streamlines the process of bringing artisan-made goods from production to international sale, enabling fair trade and economic empowerment for craftspeople.
Funding
$38.9K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Rural artisans often lack direct access to global markets, hindering their economic empowerment and fair compensation for their craftwork. Traditional supply chains can be inefficient and lack transparency, making it difficult to trace the origin and ethical production of goods.
Solution
Shaba provides a digital supply chain platform that connects rural Kenyan artisans with global consumers, enabling fair trade and economic opportunities. The platform facilitates a direct link between artisans and the market, streamlining manufacturing and distribution. Shaba ensures ethical sourcing and full supply chain visibility, allowing customers to trace the journey of each handcrafted sisal bag from its origin to the final product. As a certified circular business, Shaba blends traditional weaving techniques with innovative technology to promote sustainability and transparency in the fashion industry. The company's tech-enabled manufacturing process supports eco-conscious livelihoods and preserves cultural heritage.
Target Audience
Shaba's primary customers are ethically conscious consumers seeking unique, handcrafted accessories and retailers interested in sourcing sustainable, traceable products.
Features
- Digital supply chain platform connecting artisans to global markets
- Handcrafted bags woven from locally sourced, organic sisal
- Traceable production process providing supply chain transparency
- Ethical sourcing ensuring fair income for artisans
- Sustainable materials and low-impact production methods
- Circularity-validated business model
- Worldwide shipping available
- Water-resistant sisal fiber