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The products are co-created with the artisans, embracing their culture, and nurturing the direct environments that
provide them with the needed material. As such, none of the cultural richness that is still invested in the network Tekoha has created is lost. In fact, the culture and traditions in the communities is exactly what we try to preserve and embrace. As a result, the products traded by Tekoha are all authentically Brazilian, yet all uniquely different through the cultural context in which they have been produced. In contrast to all these differences, all products have some characteristics in common.
All products have been made by hand, making every product a unique piece. All communities use locally sourced, eco-friendly material that is either biodegradable or recycled, making all products environmentally sustainable. Lastly, the products are produced by artists that can’t get their products to the market. Sometimes it is a lack of basic infrastructure, sometimes a lack of business knowledge, other times a lack of self-esteem. Though always gives it rise to a unique story that makes these products and our work so deeply meaningful.
For each client segment that Tekoha approaches a different product selection has been created to have a focused approach in every segment. Where we offer corporate gifts in the B2B market, in retail the focus lies on women accessories and home decor products. For export we have selected the product categories decor, woman accessories, and corporate gifts; a wide variety of products that where many client types will find a product with a story that they can connect to. Although the products selected for each segment greatly differ in the way they look, they all create a deeper emotional connection as they expose the owner to a culturally, environmentally, and socially rich story.
DECOR
Home, sweet home; relax, family, friends, eat, live, talk. Good things happen at home, it’s these precious things that bring joy to our lives. Just like in the communities. As their lives are not filled with “modern” things like TV, internet, and often even telephone, they are experts in those precious things of life. These products reflect that, have a look for yourself. The products in this category are highly suitable for all kinds of settings with a sustainable background. Possible clients are event organizers, interior designers, exhibition designers, museums, festivals, restaurants, hotels, stores, bars that want to enrich their atmosphere with sustainable decorative items with a beautiful story and an exotic look. Apart from corporate clients, these products are well suited to be marketed as home decor items to fair trade/sustainable retail and wholesale outlets. The products in this category are produced by the communities Capivara, Urucureá, Mumbuca, and Boracea. The line of ceramic cups, mugs, and bowls from Capivara has a rustic, handmade feel to it, which makes these products highly interesting for a variety of customers. The products from Urucureá are both decorative andusable, varying from mandalas to baskets and serving trays. The same goes for the products from Boracea in thiscategory. The authentic Brazilian look makes them highly suitable to be used in interior design, these products have been sold to museums and exhibition centers as pieces of art!
CORPORATE GIFTS
Renascer and Reciclar produce the products in this category and can all be customized. These products are especially interesting for companies that look for a way to communicate their concern for social and environmental sustainability. The facts that the products are fully biodegradable, made from recycled material, and contribute to community development allow a company to close a cycle of sustainability. The profit generated through your companies’ purchase, has a direct social impact in the community in a completely environmentally friendly manner. It’s a way to contribute to sustainability without the need of a significant investment in the form of time or money. Not to forget that the products are all handmade, which allows the owners of these products to connect emotionally to the sustainable and cultural context in which these products were made. Customization regarding these products concern shape, color, logo’s, content, packaging, special messages, and tags. Get in touch with the team in Brazil to find out if what you want is possible. Due to our close contact with the communities much is possible. Possibly interested clients are companies that are promoting a sustainable image, conferences/seminars/workshops with a sustainable background, any event related to Brazil, off sites, recruitment events, event planners, wedding planners, store openings, promotional companies, advertising/marketing agencies.
ACCESSORIES
We’ve selected several woman accessories for this years’ catalog as we believe the natural character and cultural richness of these fashionable items will relate to many environmentally conscious individuals. The line of women accessories was composed with the following communities: Mumbuca, Muana, and Babaçu. Products that through their rustic, natural look elegantly communicate the consumers concern for social and environmental sustainability. The natural materials give rise to highly original, and authentically Brazilian accessories suitable for every occasion. The products can be targeted at retail and wholesale outlets in the woman accessory market. They form a great addition to stores that still lack a fair trade section in their product line. The current trends for conscious consumption, buying good, green fashion, and individualism all support purchasing fair trade product. All products meet high quality standards and are often designed in cooperation with internationally awarded designers (Paula Dib, Renato Imbroisi, Jum Nakao).
KITS
This line of products has been composed by the Tekoha team in Brazil. By combining the products from several different communities, unique gift sets have been created. These items are highly successful in the Brazilian market through their sustainable character. All kits can be customized to match the occasion. Highly suitable for Christmas gifts to your employees and relations. Fully environmentally friendly, and socially sustainable. Kits can be created on demand as well, get in touch with the Tekoha Brazil for more information.
If you are interested in import to your country these and other Brazilian handicraft products, you can count with Centro CAP – Mãos de Minas. Click here and check it out their work.
