Handmade products crafted by artisans in Madagascar from sustainably sourced materials.  All our bags, baskets and totes are made from natural raffia which is very durable and features a natural rustic look when woven. Raffia palm trees are native to tropical regions of Africa.

Fun fact: Raffia Palms (genus Raphia) are the palm trees with the largest leaves.  

At Akua’s Boutique, we empower poverty stricken communities in Madagascar, a country located 250 miles off the coast of  East Africa. We source our raw materials in Madagascar, then hand make our baskets locally. We firmly believe in fair trade and fair wages. Our founder, Theresa 'Akua' Fenn, was brought up in a third-world country and knows first-hand the struggles that women and their families face in those areas of the world.  Together, we can make a difference!