Mmaa is more than just a prodctt... each item or basket purchased supports weavers and their communities.
Not only do these beautiful placemats reflect generations of traditional handicraft, they also provide income and financial independence for rural women where employment is scarce. This collective of strong women provides a supportive network whereby members have access to financial literacy training, sexual + reproductive health education and business support programs.
- Hand crafted artisanal products
- The artisans, part of a collective on the border of Ghana and Burkina Faso, take 2-3 days to hand weave each piece.
- Products are completely sustainable:
- straw is procured locally
- vegetable-based dyes are used to dye the straw by hand
- weaving is all done by women in the collective
- each Mmaa bag that you purchase, a girl or young woman will receive a reusable sanitary kit
Every product you buy will
help end period poverty
Access to sanitary products causes girls around the world to lose countless school days each year. For each Mmaa bag that you purchase, a girl or young woman will receive a reusable sanitary kit (one pad holder, three washable pad liners, soap, six pairs of underwear and washing bag) that will help keep girls in school and help end the shame and silence around period poverty. The reusable sanitary kits are made by seamstresses within the collective therefore promoting another stream of income while also giving back to the community.
Mmaa.social Handwoven Placemats
The artisans, part of a collective on the border of Ghana and Burkina Faso.
We love this classic set of placemats. Each one is individually handwoven by Fausti and her team in Bolga meaning there are small variations to each one adding to their overall beauty. They have a diameter of approximately 28cm.
Mmaa was a finalist in the Sustainable Lifestyle Awards "Launch of the Year."
In the Ethical Gift Guide for House & Garden.
Emma Watson appeared on "In the Bag" for British Vogue with her yellow Rita Basket.
Featured in the Telegraph + Observer Monthly Food - Gift Guide for Christmas.