Nyariga Basket Limited is a Ghanaian social-impact enterprise empowering rural women through sustainable basket weaving, practical skills development, fair market access and climate-resilient livelihood opportunities.
Preserving traditional craftsmanship while creating dignified livelihoods, stronger enterprises and fair market opportunities for women artisans.
Established in 2020 and operating primarily in Ghana's Upper East Region, Nyariga Basket Limited works with more than 2,000 women artisans. We combine skills development, access to raw materials, quality assurance, entrepreneurship support and market linkages to grow sustainable livelihoods.
Our mission is to empower rural women, youth and vulnerable groups through sustainable basket weaving by providing practical skills, access to raw materials, enterprise support and fair market opportunities for dignified incomes.
Our vision is to become a leading Ghanaian social-impact and export-oriented basket enterprise connecting rural artisans to competitive local and global markets while strengthening resilient communities and traditional craft.
Practical skills, sustainable production and market opportunities for resilient artisan livelihoods.
Practical training in modern basket designs, dyeing, sizing, finishing and improved weaving techniques.
Building artisans' skills in costing, pricing, bookkeeping, savings, customer care and sustainable self-employment.
Strengthening product quality, finishing, consistency and compliance with buyer specifications and standards.
Aggregating quality baskets and connecting artisans to local, national and international market opportunities.
Promoting responsible sourcing, efficient material use, sustainable harvesting and reduced production waste.
Providing dependable non-farm income opportunities during long dry seasons and climate-related shocks.
Women artisans in our network
Learners targeted through skills training
Growing sustainable basket livelihoods
Basket weaving is more than a traditional craft. For many rural women, it is a practical source of income that supports food, education, healthcare and other household needs while preserving the cultural heritage of northern Ghana.
Through training, access to raw materials, quality improvement, entrepreneurship support and stronger market linkages, Nyariga helps artisans build sustainable businesses and more resilient livelihoods beyond the farming season.
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