Swahili African Modern
WholesaleOregon, United States11-50 Employees
Swahili African Modern operates in the wholesale sector, working directly with artisans across Africa to develop a line of contemporary furniture, home decor, and gifts. The products are handcrafted in several countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa, and more, and are distributed to retail stores, museums, universities, and catalogs around the world. The company provides access to distinctive handmade crafts for a global network of retailers and institutions. Headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, the company was founded in 1995 by Leslie Mittelberg and operates as a mid-sized wholesale supplier. It participates in fair-trade networks as a member of the Fair Trade Federation and as a Shared Interest fair-trade buyer. By linking artisans from multiple African nations with retailers and institutions, it enables access to culturally rooted, ethically produced goods for global markets.