This e-commerce platform sells handmade fashion accessories, including handwoven bracelets, necklaces, and bags, crafted by rural artisans in Guatemala. It connects global customers with these unique products, supporting businesses primarily led by rural women.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many artisans in rural communities lack access to global markets, limiting their economic opportunities and ability to sustain their traditional crafts. Consumers seeking unique, ethically sourced fashion accessories often struggle to find products that directly support these communities and ensure fair wages and sustainable practices.
Solution
Wakami Global is an e-commerce platform that connects consumers with handmade fashion accessories, including bracelets, necklaces, and bags, crafted by artisans in rural Guatemala. The company provides a sustainable source of income for these artisans, primarily women, by showcasing their unique designs and craftsmanship to a global audience. Wakami Global focuses on empowering these communities through fair wages, investment in education, nutrition, and healthy homes, and promoting sustainable practices such as regenerative farming and the use of sustainable fibers. Each purchase includes the origin story of the product, allowing customers to connect with the artisans and their communities.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes consumers seeking unique, ethically sourced, and handcrafted fashion accessories that support sustainable livelihoods for artisans in developing countries.
Features
- Handwoven bracelets, necklaces, and bags crafted by rural artisans in Guatemala
- Unique designs dreamed up in-house, capturing the beauty of the land and shared dreams
- Focus on empowering women in rural communities through sustainable income opportunities
- Investment in education, nutrition, and healthy homes for artisan communities
- Commitment to sustainable practices, including regenerative farming and the use of sustainable fibers
- Origin story included with each purchase, connecting customers to the artisans and their communities
- Wide variety of collections, including best sellers, bundles, and themed designs
- Products available for men, women, and unisex styles