Sammy Handmade in Ethiopia is a luxury brand from Ethiopia which infuses Ethiopian traditions with modern influences. Supported by The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the Italian Cooperation and USAID, Sammy works with a co-op of women in Addis Ababa to help AIDS-affected families. Each product is hand-woven, dyed and embroidered by these skilled workers.

Their fashion and home accessories include scarves, throws, pillows, covers, runners, bags, and curtain panels. All of Sammy’s accessories have a fresh and funky feel to them. The scarves are lightweight and have beautiful colors and patterns which are perfect for summer. Their colorful, embroidered and beaded wallets are really fun to carry and are great for all ages. What is great about each product is that while being cute and fashionable each one shows Ethiopia’s culture of weaving, embroidering, cotton spinning and dying.

Sammy’s products are all handmade and designs developed from Ethiopian culture, which creates trends that differ from traditional luxury brands across the globe. While most people associate Ethiopia with poverty, this brand shows the global community the beauty of Ethiopian culture through their products. When you buy products from Sammy Handmade in Ethiopia you are introducing a funky look to your wardrobe, getting a part of Ethiopian culture and, best of all, you will be supporting women and AIDS-affected families. Sammy Handmade in Ethiopia products can be found at Barney’s in the U.S. and in many other countries, visit their website for more information: www.sammyethiopia.com.

Source: The Fashion Rag