This summer we are undergoing a significant transition. I am leaving Burkina Faso and moving back to London, where I will carry on the business and work on finding retailers for SAHEL Design products in Europe and around the world. Here in Ouagadougou the business has been going well and sales of bags have rocketed….
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Well drilling success in villages
Since the launch of SAHEL Design in 2012 we have been dreaming of installing water pumps in the villages of the artisans. Last week, thanks to Friends In Action and the help of some willing friends, this dream became a reality. The first village was where Ussman, the cotton weaver and his family live –…
Designing a messenger bag for eHaberdasher
Designing bags isn’t all about pinterest and doodling (although they both play a part). Our men’s messenger bag was the result of a collaboration between SAHEL Design in Burkina Faso and eHaberdasher in London. Getting the right shape, size and details took four months and five prototypes to get right. We’re pleased to say that…
SLOW Fashion : making the past into the future
Whether you are a seasoned advocate for or just getting interested in ethical fashion, you will know that ‘ethical fashion’ is a cover-all phrase for many different things. According to the Ethical Fashion Forum, ‘ethical fashion represents an approach to the design, sourcing and manufacture of clothing which maximises benefits to people and communities while…
Bag profits help bring medical check-ups for village children
This week the Gakou family, who make the reins used in SAHEL bags received a visit from the Paam Laafi medical team. Partly funded by profits from bag sales, the purpose of the visit was to give the children of the village a free medical check up and medication if necessary. The nearest town is…