WE ARE TAKING A BREAK AND WE'LL BE BACK WITH EXCITING NEW STYLES IN SEPTEMBER 2024!
OUR PROMISE
You enjoy small batch, socially conscious & environmentally friendly handcrafted goods.
Through our collection, you support the work & livelihood of women & families on the island of Madagascar and in other African countries.
You'll enjoy the beauty & character of products that are handcrafted from natural & sustainable fibers and up-cycled materials.
Please note: The entire content of our website is protected by Copyright Laws. Soava is a registered trademark.
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Soava
Soava means "to do good", "to be well", and/or "to be blessed" in the Malagasy language.
Soava makes it easier for you to find carefully curated handmade, socially conscious, and environmentally-friendly lifestyle goods that support conservation and economic empowerment in Madagascar and other African countries.
It all started with a passion for beautiful handicrafts and designs that uplift the creativity and the spirit of Africa.
We have opened Soava's online platform and retail space in 2015 to connect the world to the finest handicraft & artisan-made goods from Madagascar - & other African countries. We seek to contribute to sustainable economic development and to help the world discover Africa's beauty, diversity, and cultural richness.
handmade
Soava products are handcrafted one at a time by skilled artisans. Each item is unique and takes days or even weeks to make often through a multiple step process that involves different artisans. Bring beauty to your home and lifestyle through our small batch collections of sustainably produced goods that have a story. Through these products, you will also contribute to keeping traditional techniques, which many are handed down from generation to generation, alive.
natural & sustainable fibers
Soava products are made of sustainable, eco-friendly, and natural fibers. The raffia fiber is organic and wild harvested in a way that keeps the raffia palm tree alive. A few items are made of upcycled materials that transform and reduce waste into useful and purposeful everyday goods.
trade-not-aid model
We select products that help provide an income to vulnerable women and families in a dignifying and sustainable way. We focus on building ethical and fair trade partnerships with our artisans and cooperatives. Your purchase supports jobs in vulnerable communities of Madagascar and other African countries .
Our Founder
Soava's founder, Haritiana, is a native of Madagascar. Soava is a New Orleans-based woman-owned small business with global roots.We are driven by our faith in Christ and we love discovering and connecting with different cultures around the globe. We have lived in different parts of the world through work in health care and public health. Through our travels and living in some of the materially poorest countries, we have witnessed how economic empowerment and independence are crucial for bringing about human dignity and sustainability.
Join us in taking small steps to a more sustainable lifestyle and to make the world a little bit fairer for all.
The content of this website is Copyrighted. Soava is a registered Trademark.
Quick links
Our Retail Space
2841 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
(Inside Zele)
Days: Monday to Saturday:
Hours: 11AM - 5PM
Sunday: Noon until 5PM
Hello@SoavaStore.com
Phone: (985) 326-9103
Woman-Owned Small Business
About Us
Soava makes it easier for you to find carefully curated handmade, socially conscious, and environmentally-friendly lifestyle goods that support conservation and economic empowerment in Madagascar and other African countries. US based. Global shipping. Since 2015.