Weaving & Handcrafts

Weaving Identity, Dignity, and Livelihood

TGGCEN is reviving the rich cultural heritage of the Tharaka community by breathing new life into traditional weaving and handcrafts. Through this initiative, we empower women and youth to rediscover ancestral skills, create marketable products, and preserve the indigenous knowledge systems that define our identity.

In a world where local traditions risk fading away, TGGCEN uses crafts as a vehicle for economic empowerment, cultural education, and self-expression.

Tharaka Green Gold Beneficiaries in a Training

Our Approach

We organise skill-building workshops in basketry, mat weaving, beadwork, and textile design, using materials like sisal, banana fibre, cotton, and reeds. These sessions are facilitated by experienced local artisans and supported by TGGCEN’s cooperative model that promotes creativity, quality, and shared ownership.

Our crafts are showcased in cultural festivals, local markets, and digital platforms, connecting rural artisans to wider audiences.

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Community Impact

This project restores cultural pride while putting income directly into the hands of women and marginalised groups. It strengthens intergenerational bonds, builds resilience, and repositions creativity as a tool for social and economic progress.

Cultural weaving is no longer a forgotten tradition—it’s a foundation for building livelihoods with dignity.