Quazi Designs

“We craft sustainable designs for social impact, transforming waste paper into beautiful, handmade products.”

Quazi Design, based in Eswatini, Southern Africa, was founded in 2010 from a partnership between a designer and a local magazine distributor. Their mission is to create employment opportunities for local women artisans by using 100% waste paper. As a founding member of SWIFT Eswatini Fair Trade Network, they adhere to fair trade principles. Their unique techniques transform recycled magazines and newspapers into original designs, showcasing their commitment to sustainable design, ethical production, and craftsmanship. Each piece is handmade with basic tools and solar energy, reflecting their dedication to environmental responsibility and community empowerment.

This brand empowers women by advocating for women leadership and creating a safe and fair work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

A portion of proceeds from the sale of this product go towards disenfranchised groups that are specific to the brand’s social and cultural community.

This brand works with highly skilled craftspeople, providing them with economic support while keeping ancient craft traditions alive. We select these brands based on their commitment to design, cultural preservation, social enterprise and community support.

Strives to reduce waste and makes products using partly or entirely recycled materials, including scrap and repurposed materials from discarded goods.

QUAZI DESIGNS

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