More Than Just A Pretty Dress
DressCodeZanzibar is a social enterprise that provides economic opportunities and training for talented young seamstresses seeking employment in Zanzibar, Tanzania.
Why women? Read more: https://www.usaid.gov/tanzania/gender-equality-and-womens-empowerment. <br />
With each purchase, you gain a beautiful product while actively supporting the ongoing training, development, and economic stability of the women who created that product. Your contribution fosters a stronger, more equitable workforce in Tanzania and ensures financial security for the women dedicated to further developing their craft.
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Made for women everywhere and ethically produced by women seamstresses in Zanzibar, our clothing brand is a unique fusion that combines centuries of African tradition with Western, modern-day fashion, creating a style that is both timeless and contemporary.
As women, we understand the joy of buying a new dress to celebrate the change of season. Now, imagine that dress was handmade by a Zanzibari seamstress, and $15 of your purchase went directly to support her livelihood. Your choice is not just a purchase, it's a powerful act of empowerment.
What if the dress was made using a beautiful, colorful African textile and included an inspirational Swahili message? It would be more than just a pretty dress!
Tanzanians are renowned for their beautiful and vibrant textiles; our products reflect this rich tradition.
DressCode products incorporate local textiles, such as the East African Kanga and Kitenge, introducing them to different parts of the world while supporting the local Tanzanian economy.
The Kanga, worn by Tanzanian women for over 100 years, features vibrant colors and Swahili proverbs (visit our gallery for examples), creating "Dresses That Speak" to inspire curiosity and spark conversations about East African culture.
Curious about the remarkable history of the Kanga? Visit our website to discover more about this iconic East African textile and the stories it tells. Https://artsandculture.google.com/story/kanga-a-cloth-that-unites/fwLSRgiEQNcJLA
Our Etsy shop typically opens just before the holidays to showcase our table linen collection and again in the spring to present our summer collection of new bags and clothing.
With your support, our shop will soon open more regularly, allowing us to feature more beautiful items handcrafted by these talented women.
Our team is deeply grateful to all who have supported us throughout this journey, which began during COVID in 2022.
Please join our community by following us on Etsy and @dresscodezanaibar on Facebook and Instagram. This way, you can stay updated on our journey, learn more about our products, and be part of our mission to empower women through ethical fashion.
Why women? Read more: https://www.usaid.gov/tanzania/gender-equality-and-womens-empowerment. <br />
With each purchase, you gain a beautiful product while actively supporting the ongoing training, development, and economic stability of the women who created that product. Your contribution fosters a stronger, more equitable workforce in Tanzania and ensures financial security for the women dedicated to further developing their craft.
.
Made for women everywhere and ethically produced by women seamstresses in Zanzibar, our clothing brand is a unique fusion that combines centuries of African tradition with Western, modern-day fashion, creating a style that is both timeless and contemporary.
As women, we understand the joy of buying a new dress to celebrate the change of season. Now, imagine that dress was handmade by a Zanzibari seamstress, and $15 of your purchase went directly to support her livelihood. Your choice is not just a purchase, it's a powerful act of empowerment.
What if the dress was made using a beautiful, colorful African textile and included an inspirational Swahili message? It would be more than just a pretty dress!
Tanzanians are renowned for their beautiful and vibrant textiles; our products reflect this rich tradition.
DressCode products incorporate local textiles, such as the East African Kanga and Kitenge, introducing them to different parts of the world while supporting the local Tanzanian economy.
The Kanga, worn by Tanzanian women for over 100 years, features vibrant colors and Swahili proverbs (visit our gallery for examples), creating "Dresses That Speak" to inspire curiosity and spark conversations about East African culture.
Curious about the remarkable history of the Kanga? Visit our website to discover more about this iconic East African textile and the stories it tells. Https://artsandculture.google.com/story/kanga-a-cloth-that-unites/fwLSRgiEQNcJLA
Our Etsy shop typically opens just before the holidays to showcase our table linen collection and again in the spring to present our summer collection of new bags and clothing.
With your support, our shop will soon open more regularly, allowing us to feature more beautiful items handcrafted by these talented women.
Our team is deeply grateful to all who have supported us throughout this journey, which began during COVID in 2022.
Please join our community by following us on Etsy and @dresscodezanaibar on Facebook and Instagram. This way, you can stay updated on our journey, learn more about our products, and be part of our mission to empower women through ethical fashion.