Made in Salone: Transforming gara production for Sierra Leone’s textiles industry

Made in Salone supports local manufacturers who create jobs, develop skills, boost the income of small producers and raise foreign exchange through exports from Sierra Leone. Discover how Sierra Leonean designers like Mary-Ann Kai Kai, Madam Wokie, are bringing a contemporary twist to traditional artisanship and introducing Sierra Leonean textiles to new audiences.

Topic: Made in Salone
Sector: Textiles
Geographic Focus: Sierra Leone
Published by: Invest Salone

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Published by: Invest Salone