Akojo Market formed to connect artisan-led brands to international markets so that they can become key players in the global economy.
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Akojo Market curates ethically-made collections rooted in craftsmanship and narrative. They partner with artisan-led brands from around the world, connecting them with international markets and bringing the very best of sustainable homeware and lifestyle to your door. In a world of uniformity and mass production, Akojo are the antidote, leading the return to artisanal craftsmanship, sustainable practices, and ethical supply chains. Making good choices has never been so simple.
The artisan-sector is the second largest industry in the Global Majority after agriculture, employing hundreds of thousands of people, mostly women, worldwide. The problem is that the majority of these artisans lack the tools and resources needed to grow and succeed in the global economy.
Akojo Market formed to connect artisan-led brands to international markets so that they can become key players in the global economy. Through digital innovation, they seek to give them the tools needed, not only to grow, but thrive. Whether that’s through marketing and logistics support, access to sharing tools, accelerators and key customer metrics.
Brands you can trust in
Akojo Market knows how difficult it can be knowing which brands to “trust” when trying to make ethical, sustainable choices. Their unique due diligence tech cuts through the green washing by vetting each brand against our strict ethical sourcing and manufacturing criteria. So far they have partnered with over 70 (and counting) independent, mostly female-led businesses from across Africa, Central and South America, the Middle East and Asia. Making it easy for others to find brands that you can trust and use purchasing power for positive change.
Quality you can count on
Akojo Market curates the very best of artisan-led homeware, beauty, accessories and lifestyle from around the world. Every product is handcrafted using traditional techniques with an emphasis on locally sourced materials and small-batch production. Not only are these processes sustainable by nature, they result in high quality craftsmanship that you won't find in fast homeware and fashion chains and can cherish for years to come.
Stories to love and share
We live in a world where we're no longer connected to the products around us. Akojo Market’s mission is to shine a light on the artisan-makers and their processes, so you know exactly how your purchase was made, where it was made, and who made it. Sourced from around the world, Akojo Market products are steeped in stories that they think are pretty incredible. Whether it’s an ancient craft technique, an innovative design process or a social impact side project, they’ll do their best to share every detail with you, so that you can help to keep these stories alive.
