Banana fibre
Dried banana stems, stripped, twisted and woven.
Culture & Craft
From the farm to the fibre.
Many of the best materials grow right around us. At MAANYI, women and young people learn to turn them into baskets, mats, bags, home décor and accessories, and to sell what they make.
Our materials
Useful beauty, made from what is around us.
Raffia
Soft, strong and easy to dye.
Yarn
For knitting and crochet, including recycled yarn.
Bukedo
A local natural fibre, dried and prepared for weaving mats and baskets.
Loofah
Grown on the vine and dried into natural sponges, scrubbers and craft pieces.
Made by hand
From raw material to finished product
- 1Harvest
- 2Dry
- 3Prepare
- 4Dye
- 5Weave or knit
- 6Finish
- 7Sell
Learn the traditions
Knowledge passed from one generation to the next.
Traditions
Stories, songs, dance, dress and customs shared by elders, so young people know where they come from.
Local food
Learn to cook and share traditional dishes, from the garden to the pot.
Try matooke steamed in banana leaves, groundnut sauce, luwombo and roasted cassava.
Language
Pick up everyday Luganda with village friends, from greetings to market talk.
Words to start with
- Tukwanirizza
- Welcome
- Webale nnyo
- Thank you very much
- Oli otya?
- How are you?
Our classes are open to local children and youth, volunteers and farm-stay guests.
Products, craft & culture days
What would you like to make or learn?
Use this form to ask about a product, commission a piece, or book a craft or culture day. We will confirm the details with you directly.