African Mod

Fair trade business working directly with artisans in Africa since 1995. Formerly Swahili Modern. Shop our fair trade goods at http://www.africanmod.com.

Swahili African Modern works directly with artisans across Africa in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa, Ghana, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Senegal, bringing you a curated selection of handwoven baskets, gifts, home decor and accessories. As a member of the Fair Trade Federation, Swahili works to promote people-positive and environmentall

y sustainable trade between Africa and the world. Swahili focuses on modern product design, cooperatively developing items that are both stylish and functional. Swahili Moderns's African creations have been graciously featured in the New York Times, Vogue Living, InStyle, Shape, Real Simple, ELLE Decor, Country Living and Home & Decor Singapore magazines and on the Nate Berkus Show.

05/21/2026

Alicia used Senegal baskets to help organize her closet. She also gave us major closet envy! How do you use yours?

05/18/2026

Just in: beautifully layered six-strand sets from The Leakey Collection in a rainbow of earthy and vibrant tones. Available in limited edition colorways, each set offers something truly distinctive.

These beautiful, handcrafted strands are made from natural, sustainable grass beads. Whether worn simply or stacked in abundance, these strands are designed to be layered, wrapped, and styled in a way that feels entirely your own.

05/06/2026

Mother's Day is just days away. Need a last-minute gift that still feels personal? Our e-gift cards arrive instantly and let Mom choose something she’ll truly love.

04/13/2026

Our collection of small storage baskets is a celebration of everyday beauty. Handwoven by artisans in Senegal, Ghana, Kenya, and beyond, each piece brings texture, warmth, and purpose to your space. Perfect for corralling the little things like keys, jewelry, and desk essentials, they're as functional as they are beautiful.

https://africanmod.com/collections/storage-organization

03/11/2026

Hello spring! Celebrate the changing season with our newly curated springtime collection. From colorful baskets to garden accents and sculptural decor, each piece is handmade by artisans and chosen to bring warmth, texture, and a sense of renewal to your home.

https://africanmod.com/collections/springtime-collection

02/06/2026

This week, save 15% on all the items in our Valentine's Day Gift Collection! Code LOVE15 will automatically apply in your cart.

01/23/2026

Our Valentine’s Day collection is here, filled with meaningful finds made to celebrate love in all its forms. From heart-shaped keepsakes and handcrafted jewelry to artful home décor, each piece is fair trade and thoughtfully made by artisans across Africa. Whether you’re shopping for a partner, a dear friend, or a little self-love, these gifts carry beauty, intention, and a story worth sharing.

https://africanmod.com/collections/valentines-day-gifts-1

01/12/2026

We’ve finished unpacking our latest shipment from Zimbabwe, and it’s full of garden favorites. The much-loved metal poppies are back in stock, and we’re excited to introduce brand new sunflower, lily, and tulip garden stakes. Each flower is handcrafted from recycled metal by skilled artisans, making every piece one-of-a-kind. Designed to bring lasting color and character to your garden, these metal blooms are made to be enjoyed season after season.

12/17/2025

There’s still time to order your fair trade gifts! For the best chance of arriving in time for Christmas, we recommend placing your order by noon, Wednesday the 17th, so it can reach you in time from our location in Oregon!

12/14/2025

FOR DELIVERY BY CHRISTMAS:

To guarantee arrival by Christmas, please place your order by noon on December 17th. Orders placed after that time may not make it under the tree in time, so now’s the perfect moment to check off your gift list.

To make holiday shopping even sweeter, enjoy 10% off all holiday collections—décor, ornaments, and nativities—now through the shipping cutoff. No need to enter anything; the discount code JOLLY10 will be automatically applied at checkout on qualifying items.

Address

1400 S Bertelsen Road
Eugene, OR
97402

Telephone

+15416840688

Website

http://www.africanmod.com/

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