Basketry development programme
Weaving Futures
Our basketry initiative lies at the heart of ASIGE’s mission in combining skills development, income generation, and employment creation for women and young people across Northern Ghana. Launched in 2017 with just 30 women weaving under a tree in the Sumbrungu community, the programme has since grown to engage over 450 artisans across seven communities in the Upper East Region: Sumbrungu, Feo, Bongo, Vea, Bolga Soe, Azimsum, and Kalbeo.
Artistry from the Heart of Communities
Many of these women were previously engaged in street hawking, forced to migrate to the South in search of work and often leaving their children behind, disrupting their access to education. Through basket weaving, they now have a stable and dignified source of income that enables them to care for their families and remain active in their communities.
In Sumbrungu, we have established a dedicated weaving centre that accommodates over 200 women and allows for year round work, rain or shine. Plans are underway to construct similar shelters and improved sanitation facilities in other participating communities to support the health and productivity of our weavers.
Cross-cultural collaboration
Ghana × Scotland
In 2024, ASIGE UK partnered with ReTweed/International Tartans, a social enterprise in Eyemouth, Scotland, that trains rural women in textile work. Together, we co-created a unique product line by using Scottish tartan woven by women in Eyemouth at International Tartans as the inner lining of ASIGE's ladies’ bags. This partnership is a celebration of cultural exchange, fusing Ghanaian and Scottish heritage into a shared story of empowerment, resilience, and artistry.
Our products
ASIGE crafts a wide range of eco-friendly, handwoven products tailored to customer preferences. Each basket is a unique artistic expression, available in various styles, colours, and sizes. Our product range includes:
- Shopping baskets
- Laundry baskets
- Round baskets
- Home décor and storage solutions
- Pet homes
- Lampshades
- Custom designs on request
Every ASIGE product is more than a beautiful accessory, it is a vehicle for impact. Each item is accompanied by the story of the artisan behind it. Our weavers are paid fairly, provided with health screenings and insurance, and supported through sustainable income generation.
We currently collaborate with brands, interior designers, art galleries, and hospitality partners across Africa, Europe, Asia, the UK, North America, and Australia to develop exclusive colourways and bespoke designs that stand out in the global artisan market.
A product with purpose
The ASIGE basket is not just a household item, it is a symbol of dignity, sustainability, and global solidarity. When you choose ASIGE, you invest in a future where women thrive, traditions are honoured, and communities flourish.
Join us in weaving a future where women thrive and culture lives on.