Arba Minch, Ethiopia

Jano Handicraft Cooperative

Shimena's artisans practice traditional hand-loom weaving of the Gamo Highlands, a craft historically passed down to men that founder Firew Konjo has opened up to women artisans.

Artisans weave fabric on wooden looms in a workshop.

The cooperative creates culturally rich textiles like scarves and ponchos while giving women the skills to build sustainable, independent livelihoods.