Market Colors
RetailFlorida, United States2-10 Employees
Market Colors operates as an online store and nonprofit organization focused on connecting African artisans with global customers. The organization partners with craftsmen in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, and Uganda to develop products such as clutches, satchels, laptop and tablet cases, scarves, rugs, and jewelry, facilitating access to the world market for makers who otherwise rely on local channels. Its target customers are global consumers seeking handmade goods while the company addresses the challenge of distant and resource-limited artisans lacking direct sales channels beyond their villages. Positioned within the retail industry as a platform that blends e-commerce with social impact, Market Colors is Based in Orlando, Florida, and serves as a bridge between African craftspeople and international markets through its online storefront. The initiative emphasizes collaboration with women artisans, including widows and women living with HIV, aiming to provide opportunities through craft-based products. A recent development noted is the ongoing operation of its online store and nonprofit activities located at its website.