Have you ever had an experience that made you just want to get to work? Can’t sleep, can’t eat, can’t stop won’t stop kind of work? An experience that was so inspiring you realize you CAN do this, and it’s YOUR TIME to do it? This past February, we experienced just that after two invigorating […]
Optimal Trip Time: 10 days Guatemala City If you are arriving by plane, the cheapest and most convenient way to get into the country is through Guatemala City. We had heard mixed reviews about safety and things to do, so we opted out of spending time in the capital, and headed straight to Flores, […]
We had an amazing time at L+L’s first trunk show, and were lucky enough to have a beautiful space for the afternoon. A typical beautiful day in Southern California (in November!), we enjoyed the sun and the outdoors. A bit about the ambiance to set the mood: Music was playing, mimosas were flowing and social impact […]
During our Guatemala trip, there was one thing we never got sick of…FRIJOLES. We begged our waiters, in broken Spanish, for these magical beans every meal. Kind of an odd thing to fall in love with, but we did. They stole our hearts, so once we got home our first priority was figuring out how to recreate them, clearly. […]
There is nothing more fun to us than a creative day with new product, energetic people, and dogs that look like Bella (see below). This past weekend, L+L had a photoshoot in Manhattan Beach with our second collection of Guatemalan product. You’ll be seeing more pictures soon, but here is a behind the scenes peek […]
One of the most rewarding parts of our work at Local + Lejos is seeing the tangible outcomes of creating jobs, and as a result, opportunities for our artisans. When working on our collections, we seek artisan groups that are primarily women to partner with. In most of the countries we work in, women cannot […]
Our friends over at Maya Traditions have started an Indiegogo campaign to raise funding for their organization, which celebrates the skills of artisans and the craft of backstrap weaving in the highlands of Guatemala. Maya Traditions works with skilled, indigenous artisans and provides education-based tools and grassroots social programs to create handmade products that strengthen communities. They aim […]
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There is nothing more fun to us than a creative day with new product, energetic people, and dogs that look like Bella (see below). This past weekend, L+L had a photoshoot in Manhattan Beach with our second collection of Guatemalan product. You’ll be seeing more pictures soon, but here is a behind the scenes peek […]
We had an amazing time at L+L’s first trunk show, and were lucky enough to have a beautiful space for the afternoon. A typical beautiful day in Southern California (in November!), we enjoyed the sun and the outdoors. A bit about the ambiance to set the mood: Music was playing, mimosas were flowing and social impact […]
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During our Guatemala trip, there was one thing Becca & I never got sick of…FRIJOLES. We begged our waiters, in broken Spanish, for these magical beans every meal. Kind of an odd thing to fall in love with, but we did. They stole our hearts, so once we got home our first priority was figuring out how to recreate […]
Our Artisan
Partners
Across the hills of Rwanda, groups of rural artisans are working to bring hope to their families through skillfully handcrafted goods. Azizi Life partners with over 52 independent groups- a total of over 745 artisan partners. Rising from the horrors of genocide, artisans from all backgrounds have joined together once again through their craft. Each artisan cooperative specializes in hand crafting products using specific techniques and raw materials. Azizi Life is honored to partner with these women and men, collaborating to connect makers, designers, and customers around the world.
Our
Products
We love serving your vision for beauty and meaning in the gifts you give, what you wear, and how you decorate. Azizi Life serves as a bridge, partnering with artisans and designers to offer high quality, ethically-sourced goods for life and gifting. Products are crafted by hand using local, natural, and renewable materials. Our modern and traditional collections include baskets, woven bowls, home décor, tabletop, woven jewelry, and bags. Azizi Life offers products to US customers from our warehouse in Exton, Pennsylvania, as well as FOB sales directly from Rwanda.
Our
Mission
Azizi Life is a fair trade organization which partners with Rwandan artisans to bring beautifully designed, hand crafted goods to the world. As a not-for-profit organization, Azizi Life is dedicated to the wellbeing of our artisan partners and their families. In addition to opening economic opportunity through fair trade, Azizi Life invests in a range of community impact projects. Our Rwandan-led team facilitates adult literacy classes and offers other practical resources for personal, spiritual, and economic growth.
