Annie B. Plateau Indego Africa
Annie B. Plateau Indego Africa
Indego Africa

Annie B. Plateau

$68.00

The Annie B. Plateau displays a sunflower motif in honor of Ann Bernadette Zeis, a passionate supporter of Indego Africa.

The Ann B. Zeis Scholarship Fund provides women artisans in Rwanda with free advanced business education at Indego Africa's Leadership Academy and Young Leaders Academy. This fund was established by Marta and Jeff Zeis to help honor the memory of their daughter.

97%
of artisans

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

Price
$68.00
  • 12" W x 3" H
  • Hand dyed in multiple colors including pink, purple, and yellow
  • Made from strands of sisal wrapped around bunches of sweetgrass
  • Includes a loop on the back for hanging
  • Made from locally sourced fibers
  • Our best-selling sweetgrass plateaus make an ideal housewarming gift and are the perfect shape and size to be used as a fruit basket, hung in a cluster on a gallery wall, or simply placed as an accent piece in your favorite nook around the house.

*Due to the handmade quality, some size and color variation may occur.

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
  • bright colors will fade in direct sunlight
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Artisan Crafted

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Handwoven

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Natural Materials

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Rwanda

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Sustainable

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Women Owned
& Operated

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. 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 20+ 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

The Annie B. Plateau displays a sunflower motif in honor of Ann Bernadette Zeis, a passionate supporter of Indego Africa.

The Ann B. Zeis Scholarship Fund provides women artisans in Rwanda with free advanced business education at Indego Africa's Leadership Academy and Young Leaders Academy. This fund was established by Marta and Jeff Zeis to help honor the memory of their daughter.

  • 12" W x 3" H
  • Hand dyed in multiple colors including pink, purple, and yellow
  • Made from strands of sisal wrapped around bunches of sweetgrass
  • Includes a loop on the back for hanging
  • Made from locally sourced fibers
  • Our best-selling sweetgrass plateaus make an ideal housewarming gift and are the perfect shape and size to be used as a fruit basket, hung in a cluster on a gallery wall, or simply placed as an accent piece in your favorite nook around the house.

*Due to the handmade quality, some size and color variation may occur.

  • spot clean
  • bright colors will fade in direct sunlight

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