TheNomad sells handcrafted baskets and arts and crafts from Africa, sourced directly from local cooperatives.
TheNomad
Geneva (CH)New on Amplifa
About TheNomad
TheNomad is a Swiss company based in Geneva that mediates authentic African arts and crafts. The range includes handwoven baskets from Tanzania, Kenya, Mozambique and Rwanda as well as woodwork, mosaics, musical instruments and bead jewelry. The baskets come mainly from the Iringa region of Tanzania, where weavers of the Hehe people process milulu grass by hand; a particularly large basket can take up to three weeks of weaving time. TheNomad buys directly from local cooperatives – over 1000 baskets have already been purchased directly from the cooperatives – and avoids middlemen in order to secure fair income conditions. The buyers are retailers (wholesale), the hospitality industry, and companies that order customized products and corporate gifts.
- Site
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Processes
- Basket weaving (basketry / braiding art, handmade), Woodwork and mosaics (handcraft), Manufacture of musical instruments (handcraft), Weaving of bead jewelry (handmade), Customization / personalized products, Corporate Gifts, Wholesale / sales to shops (Hospitality)
- Materials
- Milulu Grass, Wood, Beads
- Industries
- Craft / Arts and Crafts, E-Commerce / Retail, Hospitality, Corporate Gifting
- 01
Direct purchasing from local artisan cooperatives in East Africa
- 02
Quality assurance and curation by TheNomad
- 03
Distribution via e-commerce, wholesale and corporate gifting
Materials & Craft Techniques
Milulu Grass
Natural grass from Tanzania that weavers process by hand into baskets.
Wood
Basic material for woodwork and mosaics by Tanzanian artisans.
Beads
Material for handwoven bead jewelry.
Location
Geneva
CHHead office / Business
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basket weaving (basketry / braiding art, handmade)Joining | – | – | – | – | Milulu Grass |
| Woodwork and mosaics (handcraft)Other | – | – | – | – | Wood |
| Manufacture of musical instruments (handcraft)Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Weaving of bead jewelry (handmade)Other | – | – | – | – | Beads |
Additional services
History
The founder lived in Africa for five years; start in East Africa with baskets from Tanzania, Kenya, Mozambique and Rwanda
Over 1000 baskets bought directly from local cooperatives