Wild Borocera Silk Yarn + Ethiopian Cotton, Natural kids knit dress Umutima Cooperative in Kigali

Umutima Cooperative in Kigali

Named after Aimeé Olive who works in Rwanda for Handspun Hope

Approximately 16" high x 18" diameter

These farmers produce high-quality products

The creation of our Judean Palm and all of our felted sculptures helps us give dignified and life-saving employment to at-risk women in northern Rwanda

Wild Borocera Silk Yarn + Ethiopian Cotton, Natural kids knit dress Umutima Cooperative in KigaliPresenting Handspun Hope's most recent creation: a blend of Madagascar's Wild Borocera silk and Ethiopian cotton, both hand spun using drop spindles. This carefully and precisely crafted yarn blends the essence of three very different culturesEthiopian tradition with the untamed beauty of Madagascar and the beautiful hands of the artisans of Handspun Hope in Rwanda. The silk yarn is imported from Madagascar while the cotton is imported from Ethiopia