Who We Are
More Than a Textile Brand
More Than a Textile
Brand
Woven Market Africa exists to restore, structure, and scale Africa’s textile heritage.
For generations, weaving communities across the continent have preserved extraordinary knowledge — techniques, motifs, and traditions passed through the hands of artisans.
Through commerce, research, and trade, we are building an ecosystem where artisans, designers, global buyers, and communities can participate in a thriving textile economy rooted in African heritage.
What We Are Building
Three Pillars. One Vision.
01
Commercial Enterprise
We design, produce, and distribute African textiles for designers, brands, and collectors across the world.
02
Global Trade Platform
WMA connects African textile production to global demand — creating pathways for designers, brands, and institutions to source authentic African fabrics at scale.
03
Cultural Infrastructure
Beyond commerce, we are building the institutional structures required to preserve and advance African textile knowledge for generations.
The Institute
The WMA Textile Institute
The WMA Textile
Institute
The WMA Textile Institute is our commitment to ensuring that Africa’s textile traditions are not only preserved, but strengthened and expanded.
The Institute exists to train artisans, document textile heritage, develop new research, and support the communities that carry these traditions forward.
Through the Institute we are building a long-term foundation for African textile knowledge.
Programs
- Artisan Training & Apprenticeship
- Textile Research & Documentation
- Community Weaving Hubs
- Cultural Preservation Projects
- Industry Fellowships
Our Artisan Network
Built With Communities
WMA works directly with weaving communities across Africa. Our approach centers on long-term collaboration — ensuring artisans receive sustainable work, fair compensation, and the resources required to grow their craft. Every textile produced through WMA represents a partnership between tradition and opportunity.
Global Collaborations
For Designers.
Brands. Institutions.
We partner with designers, fashion houses, cultural institutions, and global brands seeking authentic African textile production. Through WMA, partners gain access to rare materials, skilled artisan networks, and a transparent production ecosystem.
Our Impact
Woven Market Africa exists to restore, structure, and scale Africa’s textile heritage. For generations, weaving communities across the continent have preserved extraordinary knowledge — techniques, motifs, and traditions passed through the hands of artisans.