Indego Africa

Raffia Fringe Placemat

$36.00

Sold individually, this fringe placemat makes a statement as a centerpiece or a unique table setting. Our placemats are handcrafted in Rwanda using a time-honored weaving technique passed down from generations of artisans.

97%
of artisans

say their quality of life has improved since partnering with Indego Africa

  • 12" Diameter
  • Sold individually
  • Black with natural & black fringe or Natural with natural fringe
  • Locally sourced raffia from palm trees
  • An ideal gift and the perfect material for both outdoor and indoor dining, our Raffia Fringe Placemat adds a nice touch to any tabletop!

The artisan sector is the second largest employer in the developing world. Yet the majority of artisans are women who lack access to export markets, business skills, and the financial tools needed to run successful, global enterprises.

We are dedicated to changing that by investing 100% of our profits into education programs for the women who handcraft our products and youth in their communities. Since 2007, we've provided over 1,100 artisans and 250 young people in Rwanda & Ghana with employment opportunities, entrepreneurship training, and consistent access to the global export market.

That's Impact.

Spot Clean

Our woven pieces are sturdy and made to last. They’re also meant to be used, and because life happens, sometimes they get a little out of shape. You can reshape the fringe by spraying lightly with water and combing or pressing back into shape.

Add water slowly and test on a safe surface to avoid color bleeding. Let dry, avoiding direct sunlight, or placing on fabrics.

If you notice stray fibers just give them a trim, this is totally normal!

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Artisan Crafted

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Handwoven

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Natural Fibers

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Rwanda

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Ethical Supply Chain

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Sustainable

Our Promise

Local + Sustainable

Local is durable. We strive to be environmentally responsible in the production of all our products. We use a range of natural fibers indigenous to the countries where we work, sourcing our materials from local markets and farms where our partners live and work. Materials that cannot be sourced locally are sourced consciously, prioritizing pan-African trade, quality and sustainability.

Celebrating Craftsmanship

Craft Matters. Each of our products, from weaving to woodcarving, is handcrafted using time-honored, heritage techniques. We collaborate with our artisan partners to create products that celebrate their talent, share the beauty of traditional African artistry, and showcase our dedication to high-quality, modern design. Our artisan partners take pride in creating our handmade products, and their skill ensures the reliable quality of our brand.

Transparent Partnerships

Our artisan partners work with us, not for us. We build long-term transparent partnerships, working collaboratively to determine fair pricing and ensure they have the resources to deliver beautiful and consciously crafted products to consumers around the world. Together, our partners make up 23+ primarily women-owned artisan businesses in Rwanda, Ghana, and Refugee Camps.

Long-Term Impact

Our artisan partners have big dreams and big plans. We invest in their education because we believe in their ability to achieve (and exceed) their goals. We entrust our partners with the innovative designs, advanced skills training, and the market access needed to start careers and grow their own businesses. When women are financially and emotionally supported, they become powerful engines of growth for their families and communities.

Local + Sustainable
Celebrating Craftsmanship
Transparent Partnerships
Long-Term Impact

About the Product

A straw-like material found inside of a species of palm that grows abundantly across sub-Saharan Africa. Raffia fiber is stripped from the palm leaf, dried in the sun, dyed (if desired), and woven. Because Raffia is soft, durable, and flexible it can be used in a variety of techniques from coil weaving to crochet.

Sold individually, this fringe placemat makes a statement as a centerpiece or a unique table setting. Our placemats are handcrafted in Rwanda using a time-honored weaving technique passed down from generations of artisans.

  • 12" Diameter
  • Sold individually
  • Black with natural & black fringe or Natural with natural fringe
  • Locally sourced raffia from palm trees
  • An ideal gift and the perfect material for both outdoor and indoor dining, our Raffia Fringe Placemat adds a nice touch to any tabletop!

Spot Clean

Our woven pieces are sturdy and made to last. They’re also meant to be used, and because life happens, sometimes they get a little out of shape. You can reshape the fringe by spraying lightly with water and combing or pressing back into shape.

Add water slowly and test on a safe surface to avoid color bleeding. Let dry, avoiding direct sunlight, or placing on fabrics.

If you notice stray fibers just give them a trim, this is totally normal!

Exceptional products made by women who are changing the future for themselves, their families and their communities

Skills-based education as a catalyst for social change

Through customized business, leadership, and vocational training programs, our artisan partners develop the knowledge and tools to run and scale their own businesses. This opens the door to long-term economic opportunity for themselves and their communities.

An ethical and inclusive supply chain with makers at its core

We build long-term, transparent relationships with our artisan partners, providing access to global markets and ensuring fair wages. Using locally sourced, natural materials, we create heirloom quality products that blend heritage technique with modern design.

Join our mission and help generations of African women achieve economic independence