CBI Ambiente Frankfurt 2015 Brochure A

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Ambiente13 17 February 2015, FrankfurtCBI Pavilion Hall 10.1, Stands C51, C71, C74 and D79Sustainable Design exhibit Foyer hall 10.1

Authentic Home Dcor & Fashion Accessoriesfrom around the world


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Authentic Home Dcor & Fashion Accessories from around the world 3Ambiente | 13 -17 February 2015 | CBI Pavilion Hall 10.1, Stands C51, C71, C74 and D79

IntroductionAre you searching for new and exciting products from reliable suppliers?If so, then welcome to a truly global source for authentic Home Dcor andFashion Accessories in hall 10.1. On four separate stands - C51, C71, C74and D79 - you can meet suppl iers from Egypt, Indonesia, South Africa, EastAfrica, Madagascar, Bangladesh and Vietnam and view their latest productcollections.

You can also visit our special Sustainable Design exhibit in the foyer of hall10.1. Here you can see how 10 Vietnamese exporters, in collaboration with adesigner and a sustainabili ty expert, have successfully matched green marketopportunities with sustainable design practices in their companies to developexciting new sustainable product ranges.

About CBI

For more than 40 years, CBI has been bridging the gap between suppliers indeveloping countries and markets in the EU. All our suppliers have undergonean intensive Export Coaching programme to prepare them to meet stringentmarket requirements on the European market.

This directory gives you a quick overview of all exhibitors showing at

Ambiente 2015.For more information visit our website:

www.cbihomelifestyle.com

ContentIntroduction 2

EXPLORE SOUTH AFRICA 4

Cowgirlblues 5

Lidi Ada Naturals 6

Rarity Handbags 7Zizamele Ceramics 8

EXPLORE EAST AFRICA & MADAGASCAR 9

Liana Creation Madagascar 10

Kwanza Collections Tanzania 11

Undugu Fair Trade Kenya 12

Katchy Kollections - Kenya 13

Kick Trading Kenya 14

WomenCraft Tanzania 15

Kwetu Africa Uganda 16

Bawa La Tumaini Kenya 17

Uganda Crafts 2000 Uganda 18

EXPLORE BANGLADESH 19

Prokritee 20

Corr-The Jute Works 21

Tarango 22

Golden Jute Product 23

Intend BD Crafts 24

Saidpur Enterprises 25

Verve Leatherware 26

Peerless 27

EXPLORE INDONESIA 28

Tashinda Putaprima 29

Kirana Mas Homes 30

Dekor Asia Jayakarya 31Wood & Soul 32

EXPLORE EGYPT 33

Yadawee 34

Paky Art House 35

Randa Fahmy 36

EXPLORE VIETNAM 37

Duc Phong 38

Lacquerworld 39

Viet Trang 40

Vina Linen 41

Vinaem 42

CAC 43

Greencraft 44

Kana 45

EXPLORE SUSTAINABLE

DESIGN FROM VIETNAM 46

Floorplan 47

Contact 48


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EXPLORE SOUTH AFRICA

Distinctive contemporary design, innovative production techniques, an array of unusual

sustainable raw materials and commitment to social responsibility, all combine to present

dynamic new stories about people and product from South Africa. CBIs extensive home

decoration and home textiles programme of 29 companies celebrates the countrys unique

diversity of culture and design.

Four of the companies are represented at Ambiente 2015, exhibiting fresh new directions,

where sustainable natural raw materials are crafted by hand, using unique production

methods in eye catching contemporary design.


Cowgirlblues

[email protected]

Cowgirlblues is a dye house and design studio specialising in mohair and

merino wool. Cowgirlblues is all about personal connection and quality.

Each piece is individually handcrafted using traditional methods, with a

contemporary twist. This involves many pairs of hands from rearing thesheep and goats on Karoo farms, to shearing, clipping, cleaning, spinning,

making and dyeing the wool and products in our Cape Town workshop. Our

materials are lovingly handled, touched, held, worked, softened and coaxed

into their nal form... Feel the difference!


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Lidi Ada Naturals

[email protected]

Luxurious hand crafted home decor using uniquely South African natural

and sustainable raw materials.Lidi Ada Naturals is celebrating 12 years of

designing and manufacturing exclusive, high quality, hand-crafted, decor &

fashion items to boutique shops locally and internationally. Lidi Ada is driven

by a love for the beauty of South African wild life and nature. All products are

produced using 100% natural and sustainable bi-products from commercial

farming.

Rarity Handbags

[email protected]

Rarity artisans hand craft our distinctive repurposed raw materials that are

skilfully nished into our signature pieces. In Cape Town, South Africa, our

contemporary ethnic collections are focused on Design and Quality, with

each item handcrafted from 100% natural materials. Rarity is an award

winning company that is continually growing, inspiring and celebrating new

directions in South African creativity and design.


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Zizamele Ceramics

[email protected]

Zizamele Ceramics is a social enterprise designing, producing, and marketing

gorgeous African inspired handmade ceramics. A team of ceramicists has

been trained to create and interpret the Zizamele products in their ownunique ways. Coupled with this creative ethos is the desire to create as much

sustainable employment as possible, thereby improving the lives of ordinary

South Africans.Zizamele Ceramics strength lies in their unity and the direct

link to their signature product - the Bambanani Bowl - Women (and men)

holding hands in a spirit of Ubuntu - In unity we are stronger

Since 2012, CBI has been running an Export Coaching Programme in East Africa &

Madagascar. 9 companies from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Madagascar will be showing

their latest collections at Ambiente 2015. The products re ect the vibrant and rich crafts

traditions of this culturally diverse region, infused with contemporary design elements. All

products are skillfully handcrafted using locally available materials and age-old production

techniques. Many of the companies are Fairtrade certi ed, showing their commitment to

bettering the lives of the producer groups they work with. Discover

the exciting collections from East Africa & Madagascar.


EXPLORE EAST AFRICA & MADAGASCAR


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Liana Creation - Madagascar

[email protected]

Founded in 1999, Liana Creation from Madagascar has specialized in the

design and production of bags, baskets and other accessories made out of

ra a. Ra a is a 100% natural material from a renewable source.

Liana Creation has taken this material to a new level with its fashionable

collection of bags and accessories.

Kwanza Collections - Tanzania

[email protected]

Kwanza Collection works with women groups in the Njombe region to

produce the unique Iringa Baskets which are only found in this remote region

of Tanzania. Woven utilizing local reeds and natural dyes, these authentic

baskets have a very natural and timeless appeal. Kwanza also work with a

talented artist to develop a range of paper mache animal gures, made from

recycled packaging materials and cassava starch.


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Undugu Fair Trade - Kenya

[email protected]

Undugus home decor range is made from the beautiful Kisii soapstone,

found in the hills of western Kenya. Each item is100% hand-carved and

decorated, displaying a high level of craftsmanship. The collection fuses

traditional skills with contemporary design, giving a fresh twist to an age-old

craft. Their new collection features simple shapes and trendy colours, giving

the product range a very contemporary feel.

Katchy Kollections - Kenya

[email protected]

Katchy Kollections is an innovative design company, started by the young

talented Kenyan fashion designer Anthony Mulli. The company specializes in

designing and fabricating jewellery, fashion accessories and home dcor. In

their latest collection they have used hand crocheted plastic bags to create

a line of trendy bags and storage containers. Katchy Kollections designs are

also inspired by the rich and colourful Maasai jewellery tradition. Each product

is adorned with intricate beaded ornaments that have become a signature of

the brand.


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Kick Trading - Kenya

[email protected]

KICK is specialized in recycling waste into cheerful greetings. The company

utilizes waste paper, water hyacinth, copper wire, tin, tetra-packs and old

mobile phone cards to craft beautiful greeting cards for almost any occasion.

Each card is 100% handcrafted and re ects an amazing ingenuity and ability

to improvise. Based on the shores of Lake Victoria, Kick gives employment to

disadvantaged youth in the region by offering them training and then helping

them set up as independent suppliers.

WomenCraft - Tanzania

[email protected]

WomenCraft works together with more than 300 women in rural Tanzania

to design, produce and export a distinctive line of hand-woven basketry,

combining natural bres with the vibrant fabrics of the region. WomenCraftfuses traditional weaving techniques with a modern aesthetic to create high-

quality, home dcor items from sustainable natural materials. Our business

model creates economic opportunity for women and positive social change in

post-con ict communities in East Africa.


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Kwetu Africa - Uganda

[email protected]

Kwetu Africa is run by the Ugandan artist and designer Sanaa Gateja. In the

true sense of the word, he succeeds in UP-cycling recycled paper beads into

sophisticated wearable art pieces, a style he refers to as Art Wear. His rawmaterials are old books, magazines and posters and in each product, he

transforms the words and images into colours, textures and patterns. The

process of making the recycled paper beads is labour intensive and requires

skilled hands. Kwetu creates employment for numerous women in and

around the city of Kampala in Uganda.

Bawa La Tumaini - Kenya

[email protected]

Bawa design and produce an attractive jewellery collection made from materials

like horn, bone, brass, aluminium and ceramics. Their jewellery range seeks to

re-interpret traditional African jewellery in a contemporary style, making it trendy

and wearable for anyone. The pieces also live from the mix of different materials,

beautifully crafted in a high quality nish. Bawas business model aims at

working with a network of gifted artisans in low-income areas and slums around

the city of Nairobi. Through this, Bawa seeks to create opportunities for their

producers as well as celebrate their creativity and craftsmanship.


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Uganda Crafts 2000 - Uganda

[email protected]

Uganda Crafts works with women groups from all over Uganda to produce

a wide variety of both functional and decorative baskets. The beautifully

crafted baskets are woven utilizing sustainable banana and ra a bres.

The eclectic mix of colours and patterns re ect the vibrancy of the region and

make each basket a graphic design statement. Uganda Crafts is commited to

bettering the lives of women in rural communities in Uganda.

Bangladesh is well known for growing a wide variety of natural bers. There are 9

Bangladeshi companies in CBIs Export Coaching programme for sustainable home

decoration. One participates at Maison&Objet the other 8 participate at Ambiente 2015.

All work with materials from renewable sources: Palm leaf, sea grass, jute, water hyacinth,

silk, date leaf and hemp. These versatile raw materials have many applications: As the

basic material for baskets and rugs, as an accent in hand woven fabrics and as the basis

for beautiful accessories. Each of the companies in this programme has managed to create

its own signature style collection, marrying traditional skills with contemporary in uences.

For products that appeal now and in the future.


EXPLORE BANGLADESH


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Prokritee

[email protected]

Prokritee is a fair trade certi ed manufacturer and exporter of handmade home

decoration and fashion accessories. The organization focuses on creating

employment for rural women and is committed to developing products thatextend the cultural heritage of Bangladesh. Prokritee manages ten handicraft

production units that all have their own specialization. The skilled artisans of

Prokritee offer a broad variety of products, ranging from fashion (textile, bags

and jewelry) to household items (baskets, tablemats, lampshades, cushion

covers).

Corr-The Jute Works

[email protected]

CORR The Juteworks has been manufacturing and exporting handmade

products for the last 40 years. The company is a pioneer member of World Fair

Trade Organization (WFTO) and aims to ensure Trade - not aid through its work.

In this way CORR works with more than 4000 artisans through 162 producer

groups. With its in-house design department CJW develops its own products on

a seasonal basis and is also experienced in the development and execution of

custom-made designs. Though traditionally there has been a strong emphasis

on the use of jute, CJW also uses other materials such as silk, sea grass, bam-

boo, cane and recycled materials.


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Tarango

[email protected]

Tarango designs, produces and exports a variety of handmade products such

as baskets, bags, rugs and seasonal decorations. All raw materials come from

renewable sources: Seagrass, mela, jute, water hyacinth and recycled materials

like cement- and ricebags and waste fabrics. The company has been fair trade

certi ed by WFTO and aims to improve the socio economic condition of the

rural women it works with. Tarango works with more than 12.000 women all

over Bangladesh. These skilled producers are trained by Tarango to make

products with consistent quality and in line with international standards.

Golden Jute Product

[email protected]

Since 2008 Golden Jute excels in the development and production of

innovatively designed and unique products. With its wide range of baskets

the company ful lls the need for practical and ecofriendly storage solutions.Dedicated to the use of ecofriendly materials the company has developed

a production method that uses jute only, but in a much more contemporary

manner than traditional basketry. Golden Jute has a capacity of 20.000 sets of

baskets per month and can double this volume if required.


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Intend BD Crafts

[email protected]

Intend BD Crafts uses a variety of natural bers to craft its beautiful range

of baskets. Jute and Seagrass are the main raw materials, which can be

combined with recycled plastic and accents in leather.The collection ranges from baskets in the natural colors of the bers to very

colorful combinations with painted motifs. The company adheres to fair trade

principles and keeps investing in the training and knowledge of its producers.

Saidpur Enterprises

[email protected]

Saidpur Enterprises has been in existence for more than 40 year and comprises

two groups: Action Bag and Eastern Screen Printers. At Action Bag the women

artisans make a variety of bags and baskets of jute and recycled fabrics(mainly sarees). These fabrics are beautifully stitched together with the

traditional Kantha work; running stitches embroidered by hand. Eastern Screen

Printers specializes in the design and production of greeting cards adorned

with many different materials and decorations. Saidpur Enterprises has been

fair trade certi ed by WFTO.


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Verve Leatherware

[email protected]

VERVE Leatherware Ltd. has started its journey in 2012, designing and

manufacturing bags and rugs. As our main raw materials we use leather

and jute, from local Bangladeshi sources. In our designs we combinefunction and fashion with quality as our leading characteristic: Traditional

craftsmanship, high quality materials and a perfect nish help to emphasize

the sophisticated simplicity of our designs.

Peerless

[email protected]

Peerless Enterprise is a manufacturer and exporter of handmade stylish bags and

leather products. The company started its journey in 2006 aiming for Poverty Re-

duction (creating more employment) and Gender Equality (engaging more femaleworkers in this industry). Peerless has created its own niche in designing and pro-

ducing bags that unite utility and style. The company has its own well-equipped

setup for production and quality control where it is also possible to manufacture

according to customers designs and speci cations. Currently Peerless Enterprise

exports its products to Japan, The Netherlands and Belgium.


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EXPLORE INDONESIA

CBIs Colourful Asia programme in Indonesia supports the Home Decoration and Home

Textiles sector whilst focusing on greater sustainability and making a positive contribution

to people, planet and pro t in the value chain particularly in wood and rattan. Within this

programme, which is supported by the Dutch government, twelve Indonesian exporters will

be showing their new collections at the Ambiente and Maison et Objet trade fairs, as well

as at regional fairs in Asia. Products groups offered are: decorative accessories, in- and

outdoor furniture, storage, table- and kitchenware, and even radios (!).

High hopes and spirits from Indonesia!


Tashinda Putaprima

[email protected]

CV. Tashinda Putraprima has been manufacturing and exporting handcrafted

home furnishing for almost 20 years. We understand the importance of

good quality and punctual delivery and are in the process of securing SVLKcerti cation, to ensure our wooden products are legally harvested. Our

collection includes small furniture, basketry and home dcor from natural

materials, such as pandanus, seagrass, waterhyacinth, mendong and abaca.


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Kirana Mas Homes

[email protected]

We explore the rich nature of Indonesia, offering high-quality basketry from

a wide range of natural, hand-woven materials. We often combine these with

synthetic bres and play a lot with colour, to achieve a style that is fresh, youngand, we think, with our own feminine touch in it!

We are equally proud of our collection of wooden items, including small

furniture, decorative bowls and plates.

Dekor Asia Jayakarya

[email protected]

Located in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, and established in 1997, we are creating

Home decoration, Bath and Spa Amenities, Kitchenware and Furniture made

out of recycled wood. We also manufacture and export worldwide Bamboofencing, Gazebo and Bamboo Crafts for home and garden, involving over 100

persons in 2 factories of 20.000 and 3.000 square meters.


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Wood & Soul

[email protected]

Bali-based and since 2001, we offer handmade wooden kitchenware, home

living and accessories products made from reclaimed Teak wood. Our

collection re ects life in rural Bali and Java, and our sensibility to make gooddesign for the overseas consumer, allowing the natural and the organic to come

out in our nished products. We offer you everything for cooking and dining,

and all in wood.

EXPLORE EGYPT

Ceramics of primitive formes, candle holders made of alabaster, delicate metal work,

mouth blown decanters in the colours of the Nile, handmade but incredible contemporary

CBI offers a platform for artisans from Egypt. Discover the art of interior by well known

Designer Randa Fahmy and Pakinam Ibrahim who do a joint project on metal and glass

work. The trio gets completed by Hisham El Gazzar a leader in the Egytian Craft Industri

and fair trade movement.



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Yadawee

www.yadawee.com

Established in 2003 for Egyptian handicrafts with the aim of reviving and preservingthe Egyptian Crafts Heritage by the most skillful artisans who inherited their art

from older generations. In our collection we preserve the authenticity of the original

ancient art, using the same motifs and natural materials. Yadawee applies Fair

Trade principles, which protect the interests of all stakeholders. Yadawee is all abouthandmade, trendy and functional Egyptian Crafts. It embraces the CSR principles

through encouraging a positive impact on all stakeholders.

Paky Art House

[email protected]

PAKY ART HOUSE is the premier producer of sustainable architectural &

DECORATIVE glass , MARBLE and LIGHT furniture in THE MIDDLE EAST Our

collaborations with talented designers, architects, and artists have resulted inmany sophisticated & innovative products, and over 25,000 glass installations.

Through our Green design , PAKY strives to make environments more beautiful

and e cient . An inspiration to designers of commercial interiors,

we manufacture products that positively relate people with their surroundings

including PROJECTS ,HOUSEHOLDS and hospitality environments.


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Randa Fahmy

[email protected]

Randa Fahmy is worlds pre-eminent Arab designer of lighting, architectural

furnishing and ornaments for the hospitality industry. For over 35 years

Randa Fahmy Design Associates have delivered stunning, sophisticated

design solutions for hotel, resorts, public buildings, palaces and private

residences throughout the Middle East and North Africa, Europe and North

America. With an encyclopedic grasp of multicultural design traditions and a

mastery of form and ornament.

EXPLORE VIETNAM

Intricate embroidered detailing, bold lacquerware and creative weaves of bamboo and

organic fabric. Eight Vietnamese companies will be showcasing their latest collections in

Hall 10.1, Stand D79. See how they have blended traditional craftsmanship and sustainable

raw materials such as bamboo and hemp with innovative design ideas to create both

functional and decorative home dcor products. These include lacquerware, seagrass

baskets, linens, scarves, hemp bags and paintings. All the collections celebrate Vietnams

rich crafts culture infused with sustainable design e lements.



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Duc Phong

[email protected]

Acknowledging the importance of sustainability, Duc Phong is a manufacturer

of well being and environmental friendly products. We are growing hundreds of

hectares of bamboo forest and creating thousands of jobs in the far highland

area of our hometown.

Lacquerworld

[email protected]

With more than 10 years of experience and a feeling for colours,

LACQUERWORLD will spice up your home with a different look of Viet Nam

lacquerwares. Our products vary largely from decorative items with bamboo

lacquer, mother of pearl, Metallic and lacquer, Eggshell to tableware- Trays and

boxes, Bowl and dishes, and very recently to lighting products.


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Viet Trang

[email protected]

For the wellbeing of the consumers and weavers, Viet Trang dedicates to

the sustainability and usage of local materials seagrass and other natural

bres. With a large collection of carpets, stools and decorative items, the

company brings to the market sustainable products, and helps to protect the

environment and society.

Vina Linen

[email protected]

Vinalinen provide special products which are 100% hand-made and produced

in a sustainable manner, using hemp- fabrics made by natural threads and

hand-woven by women in the mountainous provinces, then hand-embroidered

by women in the rural areas in the Northern part of Vietnam.


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Vinaem CAC

[email protected]

[email protected]

Vietnam Embroidery Company (VINAEM) is a manufacturer and exporter of

home textiles in Vietnam, specializing in supplying the art of embroidered bed

sheets, bedcovers, table cloths, napkin, curtains, silk quilting by hand, and

cushion.... In addition to traditional materials as silk, raw silk, raw cotton with

traditional embroidery techniques, Vinaem is in constant evolving to bring

to our customers with more Sustainable materials and innovative techniques.

Manufacture and Architecture for interior Art Dcor Products using solid

colour lacquer, mother of Pearl Lacquer, wooden inlay Lacquer,....etc

CAC provides your home with handmade products integrating traditional

Vietnamese craftsmanship with modern, innovative design and specialised

techniques.


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Greencraft Kana

[email protected]

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Green Craft operates primarily in the eld of handicrafts based on the speci c

strengths of the northern mountainous region and the numerous villages

along the Red River region. Currently, we are working with twelve ethnic

minority production groups and eight village-based manufacturers. Being a

social enterprise, 80 percent of our artisans are comprised of poor women

and ethnic minorities. Greencraft focuses mainly on scarves, horn, textile and

stone products.

Kana specialises in handmade products from hemp. Since 2001 they have

created unique cushions, bags, clutches, purses and other accessories in

natural hemp, with modern designs and accents.


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CBI Programme Manager

Laurenske van de Heuvel-Gerestein

T: +31 88 60 [email protected]

CBI External Experts

Expert for East Africa

Mark KwamiT: +49 176 640 466 80

[email protected]

Expert for Madagascar

and Bangladesh

Remco Kemper

T: +31 6 292 08 966

[email protected]

Expert for Vietnam and Egypt

Reinhard Werner

T: +44 742 760 4142

[email protected]

Expert for Indonesia

Kees Bronk

T: +31 6 227 727 93

[email protected] www.cbihomelifestyle.com

CBI Postal Address

P.O.Box 93144

2509 AC The Hague

The NetherlandsT: +31 88 60 24300

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