Danaqa is a brand celebrating craftsmanship by exceptional artisans and supporting women-led businesses in developing countries.
Danaqa has a mission in bringing to market under-represented artisan produced items. Often sourced from rural communities and working with women’s groups, Fairtrade Companies and other producer groups and local businesses.
Danaqa aims to give oxygen to:
handmade products and craftsmanship
women-led businesses
quality, cultural empathy and design in our products
Natural materials or recycled ones
Fair Trade sourcing where possible with respect for communities, the environment and artisans.
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danaqa.co.uk
Retail Outlet
Malt House, Ashchurch, Glos, UK
Phone
(+44) 7803 179260
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The vibrant greens of this reclaimed fabric necklace reminded us of the lush uplands of Sri Lanka around Bandarawella with its tea plantations and sub-tropical flora.
Our Fairtrade supplier Selyn makes these from reclaimed fabric and wood.
You are under-dressed without one!
Our Jaffna necklace captures the blue sky and blue seas of steamy Jaffna in northern Sri Lanka.
A handmade, fairtrade piece made from reclaimed fabric with ceramic and wood inserts.
Made by Textile House Selyn this is a bright and breezy gift idea.
The Naifaru necklace is handmade in Sri Lanka by Fairtrade textile house Selyn. Crafted from reclaimed textiles and painted orbs of reclaimed wood this is an eco sensitive addition to your wardrobe.
The guys at Selyn in Sri Lanka have made these very long necklaces from fabric off-cuts from the toy industry and recycled magazines.
In a “trash to beauty” transformation we have named these after the “Trash Island” in the neighbouring Maldives Thilafushi. Let’s hope one day it gets cleaned up.
The Tangalle necklace from Selyn in Sri Lanka is lovingly made from reclaimed fabric and recycled magazines.
Super looking, super-lightweight and with zero planetary impact this is eco-fashion at its best.
Our friends at Calypso in Santiago Chile handmake some delightful things.
These stud earrings are stunning and made from recycled glass.
Ideal as a suncatcher hanging in front of a window or as a bookmark these crosses made from recycled glass are unique and interesting.
Marcela Cofre at Calypso in Chile produces these fine pieces in a variety of designs.
Fairtrade and fabulous.
Originating from Calypso in Santiago, Chile.
Marcela Cofre makes these fantastic necklaces in a range of designs from recycled glass.
The Fairtrade movement does great work in Chile in foodstuffs, textiles and handicrafts, Bravo!
With turquoise features this is a fun and funky wardrobe addition.
The Bazaar watch has been at the core of the Hippie Chic range.
String clasp mechanism.
Not Fair Trade sourced.
The Luna watch from Hippie Chic is a dark and mysterious timepiece.
With a quartz movement and brushed gold face it looks the part.
String clasp arrangement. Note not Fairtrade.
The Serene watch and bracelet set is a funky mix.
With a light brown plaited bracelet in leather and turquoise detailing.
The watch has a brushed gold effect face and a cream leather strap.
NB Not fairtrade sourced.
Wild watch and bracelet sets from Hippie Chic.
Quartz movement and string pull fastening
Kindly note not Fair Trade sourced.
The Hippie Chic Sapphire watch and bracelet set is essential beachwear.
Don’t get it wet though!!
NB, Not a Fair Trade item.
A range of handmade and rustic authentic African musical shakers and rattles from Ghana.
The Harmony is a fusion of additude and grace.
With a leather strap and string clasp.
Not Fair Trade sourced.
The Alora wristwatch from Hippie Chic is a bohemian option.
A quartz watch with a woven fabric strap and string pull fit this is a beachside must-have.
Bright and funky these ladies wristwatches are a great accessory for that beach holiday.
With a stud fitting they will let you dance all night. In red, blue and cream options.
These Balinese line drawings date from 1955. They are exemplars of the rich artistic and cultural heritage of this corner of Indonesia. Drafted by recognised artists of the day these are very high quality pieces that deserve a good home.
Great fun painting of a couple dancing in their yard surrounded by elephant grass screens. The painting has had a few hard knocks and is a bit bashed but would probably clean up OK and with a nice frame would look really fab. Unknown artist but a proficient and super piece.
A set of 3 outstanding watercolours by the same artist depicting hill tribe people in regional costume. Originally painted in 1973 by a British artist who was teaching in a school in Malaysia these are beautifully crafted.
A slice of oriental life, these 2 outstanding charcoal drawings will grace any wall. By the same but unknown artist they need to stay as a pair. Simply framed in black wood they would warrant re-framing to suit you choice.
Thomas Mushipi is a recognised artist. Originally from Zaire he has built a reputation across Southern Africa. Currently artist-in-residence at a project in Eswatini Thomas captures the hope and positivity that exists in spite of many day to day trials.
These bright and fresh Amate tree bark paintings both depict a Mexican wedding scene. They have seen some action and need a little tlc, and deserve a nice frame, but remain a vibrant snapshot of a very happy day. Almost a matching pair they are £38 for the two. Unknown artist and age.
These toilet bags make a great gift.
Well-made and lined with a water-resistant material these will cope and last.
Vibrant designs add to the effect and these are Swazi classics
The brightest clutch bag you will ever buy!
Well-made and vibrant these accessories come from our friends at Amarasti in Swaziland.
Prepare to dazzle!!
Our experts in all things batik are Baobab Batik from eSwatini.
Here they have designed a range of kids backpacks with wild wildlife designs.
Slightly padded and in good quality cotton these will be a firm favourite in the playground.
A unique make-up bag from the guys at Afribeads.
Using their recycled paper beads they craft really fab items.
This make-up bag comes with a free matching key ring fob.
Hand-crafted and conceived by The Kind Mothers Project in Kampala, Uganda.
Asia meets Africa with the card, mini-ele and ele-poo paper journal from Fairtrade suppliers in Sri Lanka and the bag and purse from Amarasti in Eswatini.
A veritable herd of elephant fun.
Bold, bright and characterful these kids aprons are ideal for that baking adventure.
Hand printed using batik techniques these are a direct connection to the countries where these animals live.
With Lions, elephants, zebra and giraffe why not collect the set!