Burkina Faso, one of Africa’s leading cotton producers, is steadily emerging as a regional hub for organic cotton. This shift is largely driven by the commitment of the National Union of Cotton Producers of Burkina Faso (UNPCB). In recent years, the organization has joined forces with the ACP Business-Friendly Programme and together, they are creating […] The post UNPCB and ACP: a partnership driving organic cotton in Burkina Faso appeared first on Ethical Fashion Initiative.| Ethical Fashion Initiative
This fall, the Ethical Fashion Initiative brought The Cotton Road to two iconic cities — an exhibition showcasing our work along the cotton value chain and celebrating African craftsmanship and sustainable design from seed to garment. Milan: Cotton’s Journey on the Fashion Stage Amid Milan Fashion Week’s sleek façades and bustling showrooms, a quieter story […] The post The Cotton Road, from Milan to Rome appeared first on Ethical Fashion Initiative.| Ethical Fashion Initiative
Cultural Significance of Basketry in Kenya Basketry in Kenya is one of the country’s oldest and most widespread craft traditions, with roots stretching back centuries. Across the nation, more than a dozen communities including the Kamba, Kikuyu, Luo, Maasai, Taita, Somali, Luhya, and Pokot, have developed its own distinctive weaving techniques, motifs, and styles. Traditionally […]| Ethical Fashion Initiative
This is the second piece in our journey into traditional crafts that care for both the environment and our well-being. The first explored mud dyeing, through an interview with Gondé Abdoulaye, an artisan of CABES. In this second piece, we are looking at batik, which holds a special place in Burkina Faso’s craftsmanship. Characterized by […]| Ethical Fashion Initiative
EFI in Milan for Fashion Week. We’re excited to announce our presence at Milan Fashion Week this September, where we’ll be hosting two major events that spotlight our global community of artisans, designers, and sustainable enterprises. Join us as we bring the spirit of ethical fashion to the heart of the industry. “The Cotton Road” […] The post Runway. Roundtables. Real Impact. appeared first on Ethical Fashion Initiative.| Ethical Fashion Initiative
In Burkina Faso and Benin, the EU-OACPS Business-Friendly Programme has a clear mission: to strengthen the competitiveness of rural communities in the artisanal organic cotton value chain through training, skills development, and technical support. In Benin, this vision comes to life through a partnership with Espace Tissage Djougou (ETD), a women-led weaving cooperative rooted in […]| Ethical Fashion Initiative
Salif Tiendrébéogo left Burkina Faso in search of a better life. He spent five years travelling through seven countries. In the end, he lost all his money, his freedom, his migration status, and almost lost his life. In 2014, Salif left Burkina Faso for Niger, hoping to make his way to Europe to escape the grinding poverty […]| Ethical Fashion Initiative
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Does a beautiful garment always reflect a beautiful process, one that respects both people and the planet? Before they touch our skin, clothes are worn with our eyes, and the first thing we see are colors. The fashion industry ranks as the second-largest consumer of water globally, and much of this consumption comes from a […]| Ethical Fashion Initiative
