Bread Basket

The pale green Lutindzi grass is used traditionally for weaving in Swaziland and renews naturally every year after being harvested by the weavers.

The white sisal grass is an invasive weed in Swaziland and its harvesting does not threaten the biodiversity.

Gone Rural is a member of the WFTO (World Fair Trade Organisation).

Gone Rural seeks to improve the lives of the women artisans through economic empowerment and upliftment of the 13 communities that they work with.

Artisans work from home thus allowing them to sustain traditional values and care for their children and dependants.