Bwindi Handmade Crafts

Vendor Biography

We are a small brand showcasing a collection of handmade crafts from small rural communities bordering Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – home to the endangered mountain gorillas, in southwest Uganda. We work closely with our partners to uphold the principles of fair trade, responsible tourism and sustainable community development.

Our collection includes grass woven items by Ryamigogo Women’s Group, paper bead jewellery and accessories by Polina and friends from Nyabaremura, wood-carved items by Kasule and his apprentices, kitengye (African print fabric) items by Beatrice and soft leather items by Bongo. From the paper bead jewellery sets and purses, kitengye handbags and aprons to the leather totes and wallets, the grass bowls and table mats, and the gorillas themselves, the items showcase the amazing talent and passion by groups and individuals from rural parts of Uganda.