Tia Woven Goods on Kiva
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Tia Woven Goods

Simbala: "This funding helps bring shipping inventory to the US, increasing employment opportunities for artisans in Ghana."
Aurora, 
CO
Investment type:
Loan
Target raise:
$15,000
Minimum investment:​
$25
End date:
Mar 06, 2023
ended
My business is located in Aurora, Colorado. I operate 14 pop-up locations at farmers' Markets throughout Colorado. We also wholesale our products to retail stores. I started the business in 1998, doing farmers' Markets and festivals events. I started this business to create handwoven products that were culturally inspired and functional—our unique. Handwoven products catch the attention of many people who enjoy environmentally friendly products. At farmer's markets, our baskets have been a perfect fit. Our cooperatives have developed products that have won many awards for their appeal. Most recently, we developed products that has an interest in the home decor industry. We are finally receiving our certification from the Fair Trade Federation and will be participating in their March 2023 conference. We will also participate in the Museum Store Association trade show in May 2023. These events are significant to us because it opens many opportunities to showcase and sell our products to a new industry. In 2023 we want to expand our business model to have more wholesale customers. We are now listed on the Faire platform as a supplier.