Foreign Supplier Database
Gone Rural, Swaziland
Contact Information:
Mellisa Mazingi
Telephone: +268 2550 4936
Mobile: +268 268 78212182
Mobile: +268 268 78212182
About this company:
Gone Rural is a handcraft company working with over 780 rural women artisans in Swaziland to create contemporary basketware. Using traditional techniques and working with natural and recycled materials, these talented artisans handweave decor and tabletop products
Quick facts:
Year established:
1992
Primary industry:
Home Décor, Giftware and Crafts
# of employees
Permanent (including part-time and seasonal):
30
Percentage (0 - 100) that are women, if known:
87 %
Contract / occasional / indirect:
786
Established as:
Manufacturer/Producer
Company ownership/management:
Predominantly owned and managed by women
Company has export experience?:
Yes - since 1992
Global exports (NOT Canada, samples):
| Product | Destination | Value (USD) | Year | |
| Decorative baskets | United States of America | 100,000 convert $ | 2017 | |
| Placemats and tableware | United Kingdom | 60,000 convert $ | 2017 | |
| Decorative baskets | South Africa | 80,000 convert $ | 2017 |
Previous exports to Canada?:
Yes - since 2014
Exports to Canada - samples:
| Name | Address | Value (USD) | Year | |
| Ten Thousand Villages | Multiple shop locations | 10,000 convert $ | 2015 |
Agent or representative in Canada:
No
Product Profile (2 products):
Last Modified
Product
2018-04-05
Crafts : Basketware
| HS Code: | --- | |
| Price: | 18.50 | |
| Annual Production Capacity (units): | 1000 | |
| Annual Export Capacity (units): | 1000 | |
| Other Products and/or Specifications: | This signature basket is cone shaped with a flat base, and has a diameter of 30cm. Made from a strong lukhasi grass core with lutindzi grass and sisal fibre woven around the exterior to create the structure and designs of the basket, it is also available in 12cm, 16cm, 22cm, 36cm and 45cm diameter sizes |
2018-04-05
Linens : Kitchen Accessories : Place Mats/Napkins
| HS Code: | --- | |
| Price: | 5.50 | |
| Annual Production Capacity (units): | 3500 | |
| Annual Export Capacity (units): | 3500 | |
| Other Products and/or Specifications: | This classic placemat is handwoven from lutindzi grass and sisal fibres harvested in the mountains of Swaziland. Made by talented rural women artisans, this tableware can be made in a variety of designs including solid colours, simple trim and colourful ring patterns. The placemat is also available in 28cm and 32cm diameter sizes. |
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