About Us

Imitako Arts & Crafts

Where Every Piece Weaves a Future.

At Imitako Arts & Crafts, every piece tells a story of resilience and culture. Our handcrafted baskets, rugs, jewellery, and décor are made by talented young single mothers and artisans in Rwanda, blending tradition with creativity and modern design.

With every purchase, you do more than decorate your home you empower women, preserve heritage, and create sustainable futures. 20% of every sale goes directly to support our weavers and their families.

From Rwanda to the world, we are proud to deliver authentic, high-quality, and sustainable crafts that carry the spirit of Africa. Whether you’re a local, international buyer, or tourist, choosing Imitako means choosing culture, impact, and hope woven into every piece.

Vision

To become Africa’s leading hub for handcrafted gifts—rooted in Rwanda, celebrating culture, and creating sustainable opportunities that empower young single mothers across Rwanda and the continent.

Mission

To empower young single mothers through the art of weaving by providing skills training, access to raw materials, and a supportive community. Through this, we enable women to preserve cultural heritage, earn sustainable incomes, and create brighter futures for themselves and their children—starting in Rwanda and expanding across Africa.

Goals

Establish a Weaving Centre that serves as a safe space for women to create, learn, and collaborate.
Expand access to skills training programs in weaving, business, and financial literacy for single mothers.
Provide a market platform (shop + online) for handcrafted Rwandan gifts to reach local and international customers.
Promote Rwandan culture and craftsmanship while creating sustainable income opportunities.
Strengthen IMITAKO as a social enterprise that reinvests profits into empowering women and community development.
Scale IMITAKO’s impact by establishing weaving centres and partnerships across Africa, fostering cultural exchange, women’s empowerment, and sustainable growth beyond Rwanda.

Objectives

Train at least 200+ young single mothers in weaving and craft skills within the next 2 years.
Build and equip a fully functional Weaving Centre by 2027.
Increase monthly sales by 30% through local and international markets.
Partner with at least 5 organizations/NGOs to support training, funding, and market access.
Ensure 20% of profits are reinvested into training and community projects annually.
Expand IMITAKO’s reach to at least 3 provinces of Rwanda by 2028 and begin laying the foundation for regional centres in Africa by 2030.
Launch an online global marketplace by 2026 to connect Rwandan and African artisans directly with international buyers.
Train and mentor at least 1,000 young single mothers across Rwanda within 5 years, growing to 5,000+ women across Africa in the long term.
Document and showcase Rwandan and African weaving traditions through exhibitions, workshops, and cultural exchanges to preserve heritage while creating modern opportunities.

Social Impact

Women Empowered through Basket Weaving

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of Every Purchase Directly Supports Artisans

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Artisan Communities Across Rwanda Impacted