Sunday, April 13, 2008

Boutique Mix Presents Eco-Fabulous Designer: Mad Imports

Mad Imports is a socially & environmentally responsible company that markets handmade fashion accessories from Madagascar & Kenya . Their eclectic accessories blend traditional and contemporary design ideas of their international design team who incorporate renewable raw materials to create vivid & original clutches, totes and shoulder bags. The sale of Mad Imports products enables families to gain economic independence and promotes environmental conservation.

Mad Imports invests in several development efforts. Currently, they fund the education of the children of their weaver partners and work closely with the Akany Avoko orphanage to provide educational materials and support for special projects. Further, they developed a partnership with a community of women in Kenya , supporting their micro-enterprise and funding community development projects. Mad Imports continues to work closely with their artisan partners to support sustainable economic development projects, provide a venue for artistic expression and to stimulate cross-cultural exchange. They accomplish this through product design workshops and market readiness training programs.

Boutique Mix is proud and honored to carry Mad Imports products. Check out Boutique Mix for many more fabulous Mad Imports products.

Calabash Tote

This stunning Calabash tote is hand woven and dyed by Kenyan women using bark from the baobab tree. Natural dyes are used to create its earthy colors. The tote is trimmed with embossed leather and has a leather flap closure. It's great calabash shape makes it fashionable and functional! Your purchase will support the women's workshop and their community development efforts. Click here to purchase your Calabash tote.

Gardenia Clutch

A garden of hand-embroidered wildflowers adorns this structured baguette clutch. Dresses up dresses and adds style to weekend looks. Handwoven and embroidred raffia with snap closure in four fabulous colors. Click here to purchase your Gardenia Clutch!!!


Raffia Chicas

Hand-made in Madagascar. Hand-made of woven raffia with cotton lining and a bold carved wood button. 7.5"h x 11"w with 4" button. Snap closure. Click here to buy your Raffia Chica.

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1 comment:

Yayemarie said...

Ouhhh me lovey...they are so cute ..the colors are so much fun:)