Handmade African Dolls – Sewn by Women at the Assalam Project, Tanzania | Kitenge Fabric Dolls | Fair Trade Ethical Gift

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Handmade African Dolls – Sewn by Women at the Assalam Project, Tanzania

Each of these beautiful dolls is lovingly handmade by women artisans at the Assalam Project in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Crafted with care from locally sourced fabrics, including kitenge and beads, every doll represents a woman in Tanzania who carries her own unique personality, vibrant colors, and a story of empowerment.

Women's Empowerment:
Your purchase supports women at the Assalam Project — an initiative that provides sewing skills, fair wages, and sustainable livelihoods for mothers and young women in Tanzania.

Authentic & Colorful:
The dresses they wear are made from traditional East African kitenge fabric. These dolls celebrate African creativity, culture, and craftsmanship. Each one is unique, showcasing the bold patterns, traditional dress, and colors of the region.

Ethical + Sustainable:
Hand-sewn with locally available materials, no two dolls are alike. Perfect as a cultural keepsake, decorative accent, or meaningful gift that gives back.

Perfect For:
– Fair Trade Gifts that support women
– Nursery or home décor
– Cultural or global gifts
– Collectors of handmade dolls

Details:
• Height: Approx. 10–12 inches
• Materials: Cotton fabric, soft stuffing, glass seed beads
• Handmade in Tanzania by women at the Assalam Project

Each doll carries a story of resilience, creativity, and connection — helping women in Tanzania build brighter, independent futures one stitch at a time.