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K design Addis Ethiopia: Ethiopian Weaving and Embroidery
K Design, a family-owned Ethiopian business established over 50 years ago by Mrs. Kidist Haile, specializes in traditional weaving and embroidery, focusing on accessories and custom-tailored women's clothing. Owned today by her daughter Rahel Zewde, the company has established itself as a notable player in the industry with three locations and a commitment to quality and craftsmanship. K Design utilizes 100% cotton materials and exports its products to various international markets, maintaining a strong emphasis on tradition and heritage.
K design Addis Ethiopia: Ethiopian Weaving and Embroidery
- 2. The word Weavingin Amharic (Ethiopian main language) is synonymous with the word Wisdom. Artisans and craftsmen at K Design produce classical Ethiopia weaving and embroidery at its best. A family- owned business, K Design was established more than 50 years ago by the late Mrs. Kidist Haile (hence the name K Design). Since the early 1950s, K- Design has grown to a midsized industry. K-Design’s primary focus has been on accessories and custom-tailored women’s clothes made in line with Ethiopian and European styles. This aterlier has secured wide recognition through its distinctive products and five decades of service, preserving the family heritage K-Design is owned to day by Rahel Zewde, daughter of Mrs. Kidist http://www.kdesigneth.com/
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- 5. Three Locations: . originalshop • one more convenient for white people close to the UN headquarters • one near African Union • Two shops are private, one is government owned Client come: • word of mouth • Pride in tradition • Brand Name
- 6. Sew In Labelwith email contact. K Design will bring the web site. http://www.kdesigneth.com/
- 7. • 50 Weavers,Two Locations, Third Group Government Supported • 100% Cotton material • Always give them something to do every week • Illiterate, they use the phone. • The telephone works without electricity, Electricity is a big problem • Works out her own pricing: • manpower • quality control • hand work • +30% • +tax=Price (Profit) Reasonable Price, Sell More
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- 10. Incredible Fabric: Rayon witha sheen like silk!
- 34. Local Market: • ‘0nlyus will carry your brand name at the airport’ • ‘We prefer your scarves.’
- 35. Export Stories : •Swedish buyer • Tunisia • NY mainly through church group • Jerusalem • Kenya • Uganda • Rwanda