ABOUT US
Zellipah initiated the idea of Gitzell FairTrade in 1998 when she came to the US to attend college and brought a suitcase full of souvenirs that she had had been gifted by her nieces in Africa. She showcased the artwork at both craft fairs and festivals. She then continued working with artisans from several African countries and supporting over 220 families. The increasing sales ...
Our
Mission
Our mission is to make weaving economically sustainable for producers.
At our company, we pride ourselves on exceptional quality. From the initial concept formulated over 100 years ago to the final product, our attention to detail is second to none both with our weavers and final deliver. In an ever-evolving industry, Gitzell FairTrade has set the bar for innovation and delivery. Explore our site and see for yourself - we love our weavers' work and we’re sure you will, too.
Zellipah
Founder
OUR TEAM
GITZELL FAIRTRADE began their professional artistic journey when they appeared on the CITY art scene in 2006. Since then, they have participated in a number of collaborative projects and have exhibited their work throughout the world.Unlike many of their contemporaries, GITZELL FAIRTRADE is primarily self-taught and has their own approach to - and definition of - art. They believe in constantly taking risks and believe that inspiration can be found wherever they look. To find out more about their philosophy, feel free to get in touch.
John
Sales
Jen
Process Leader
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Zellipah's passion is to educate, inspire and motivate
She has been invited to speak at local and global events.
Topics she shares
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Social Ethical Entrepreneurship
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Hands-on workshop
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BIPOC Social Enterprise
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An African Woman's Life
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From weaver to distributor
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Fairtrade impact on improving livelihood
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My immigration Journey