Upcoming Events

World Threads, Preserving Fiber Traditions

April 27, 2012 - May 26, 2012

Hours: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Tuesday - Saturday
 (Thursdays 12:00pm - 8:00pm)
Location: TACtile Arts Center, 1955 South Quince St. Suite 200, Denver CO 80231 (map)

  • Member and VIP Reception:       Friday, April 27, 2011. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. World buffet sponsored by the TACtile Board
  • Saturday Vendor Talks:       April 28, May 5, 12 (also Mother's Day Tea,) and 19, 2012, 11a.m. -1p.m. Vendor segments to be scheduled, 2-3 per Saturday.

The Exhibit’s objective is to bring an awareness and appreciation of world textile traditions to the public and to support those groups and individuals working to preserve these traditions. Participating organizations like Dsenyo will offer a lecture, workshop, demonstration, or video related to the fiber traditions represented in their products. These will occur on Saturdays during the exhibit.

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Fair Trade Expo, Bellevue, WA

May 22, 2012

4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Red Lion Bellevue Hotel, 11211 Main Street  Bellevue, WA 98004 (map)

Dsenyo is a member of the Fair Trade Federation (FTF).  This year's Fair Trade Expo takes place at the annual FTF Conference in Bellevue, WA near Seattle.

The Fair Trade Expo is open to the public!  Fair Trade Federation members will sell their products and share stories from their artisan partners.  If you are interested in buying wholesale this is a great chance to preview the Dsenyo line!

 

Kutandara Sharing Festival - Boulder, CO

June 1, 2012 - June 2, 2012

Friday, June 1, 6p - 9p
Saturday, June 2, 10a - 6p

Mark your calendar for the Kutandara Center's first annual Student Sharing Festival! The celebration will include concerts by all Kutandara student groups. We'll kick off with an evening program Friday, June 1, with not-to-be-missed performances by your youth program bands Shamwari, Tamba!, and Vana Vedu. All day Saturday, June 2, you can enjoy music, food, arts and crafts with friends and family. Plan to stay all day! There will be a vibrant marketplace with food, retail and service vendors.

 

de Young Fair Trade Bazaar

August 3, 2012 - August 4, 2012

Friday, Aug 3: 9:30 am – 8 pm
Saturday, Aug 4: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Piazzoni Murals Room, de Young Museum (Golden Gate Park)
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA (map)

A world of art awaits you at the 2nd annual Fair-Trade Bazaar, showcasing fair-trade products from local traders. Shop for unique items from around the world, including jewelry, textiles, native handcrafts, and decorative accessories reflecting the many cultures represented in the museum’s collection. Members receive a 10% discount on all purchases.

More information:
FAMSF Museum Stores
(415) 750-3642
museumstores@famsf.org

 

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Dsenyo (dee-SEN-yo) is giving a hand UP to women and artisans working their way out of poverty. Contemporary handbags, accessories and home decor celebrating African Textile design.

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About Dsenyo

Dsenyo is a social enterprise.  We believe business is a powerful way to address social and economic problems. Countless challenges confront creative people in Malawi, Africa as they try to build their businesses, practice their craft & support their families. 

After living in Malawi, artist Marissa Perry Saints founded Dsenyo to create opportunity for hard-working, African women and artisans.  Dsenyo offers hand-crafted bags and accessories that celebrate African textile design.  We follow Fair Trade principles working to create maximum benefit for the women, artisans & communities in which we work.

  

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Guinn - Tucson, AZ

Guinn - Tucson, AZ

I received my satchel in lightening fast time. This bag/purse is absolutely gorgeous and is clearly made with quality care. It is big enough for my laptop, which I LOVE. I had previously been carrying around a separate purse and laptop bag, so this takes care of that issue. I've received a lot of compliments and love telling people it is handmade. Money well spent!!

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