ETHICALLY SOURCED GOODS AND INGREDIENTS WITH A PURPOSE

goods & INGREDIENTS

All of our ethically sourced ingredients are currently available in bulk quantities shipped directly from West Africa.
Please inquire with a sales representative about prices.

Woman with a shoulder bag | Ayéya Shoulder Basket

Handwoven Shoulder Bag

Shoulder bags are used traditionally in West Africa to hold coins awarded to ceremonial dancers. Previously known as Allafia shoulder baskets, Ayèya shoulder baskets are made from Savannah grass and can be used Daily or on a Vacation. It is easy to match with any casual clothing or summer beachwear, including long dresses, jeans, jumpsuits, swimwear, and swimsuit wraps for bikinis, etc.
Woman holding a basket | Ayèya mini basket

Market Style Grass Basket

Market baskets are used traditionally in West Africa to carry produce to and from markets or farms. Ayèya market baskets are handwoven in different colors and can be used however you want. All our Alaffia baskets are now called Ayèya baskets
Vegetables in Baskets | Ayéya

Mini Market Style Grass Basket

Mini Market baskets are used traditionally in West Africa to carry produce to and from markets or farms. Ayeya's mini market baskets are versatile and may be used in variety of ways. They come in different colours with a brown leather handle. This basket has the original handwritten leather tag noting the weaver's name and village. The basket can be reshaped (which can easily be done by spraying lightly with water, shaping, and air drying thoroughly). Also good to avoid direct light for best color retention. Measurements are: 7'D × 7"W × 10"H. All our Alaffia baskets are now called Ayèya baskets
Woman holding a basket | Ayèya Oval Basket

Oval Flat Bottom Grass Basket

Oval flat bottom baskets are full of colorful fabrics and are traditionally part of dowries in West Africa. Ayèya Oval baskets come in different colors and can be used in a variety of ways. All our Alaffia baskets are now called Ayèya baskets    
Woman holding Handwoven Baskets | Ayéya

Winged Grass Basket

Winged baskets beautifully display the talent and skill of their weavers in West Africa. Their unique shape offers more storage for your personal items. All our Alaffia baskets are now called Ayèya baskets