About Us

Our Mission

Arkina Holdings is deeply committed to ensuring fair compensation for African artisans, promoting the preservation of cultural heritage, and celebrating the richness of African creative expression through our marketplace. We believe that every purchase should make a meaningful difference in the lives of artisans and their communities.

  • Our Vision

    A world where African artisans thrive and traditional crafts flourish globally

  • Our Promise

    Transparent, ethical trade that benefits artisans and preserves cultural heritage

  • Our Impact

    Sustainable livelihoods and cultural preservation across African communities

Our Values

    • Fair Compensation

      Ensuring every artisan receives fair payment for their exceptional craftsmanship and cultural knowledge.

    • Cultural Preservation

      Protecting and celebrating traditional African crafts and techniques for future generations.

    • Community Empowerment

      Building sustainable livelihoods and strengthening artisan communities across Africa.

    • Quality Excellence

      Maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship while honoring traditional methods.

    Our Story

    Founded in 2022, Arkina Holdings emerged from a deep appreciation for African craftsmanship and a recognition of the challenges faced by traditional artisans in accessing global markets.

    Our founders traveled extensively across Africa, witnessing firsthand the incredible skill and cultural knowledge of local artisans, as well as the economic difficulties they faced in sustaining their traditional practices.

    Today, we work directly with artisan cooperatives and individual craftspeople across African countries, providing them with fair compensation, marketing support, and access to international customers who value authentic, handcrafted goods.

    Every product in our marketplace tells a story of cultural heritage, skilled craftsmanship, and community empowerment.

    Meet our Artisan Partners

    Kwame Asante

    Ghana

    Cultural Heritage Specialist

    Expert in traditional mask-making and ceremonial arts

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    Bheki Khumalo

    South Africa

    Pottery Master & Community Leader

    Leading ceramic arts revival in rural communities

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    Amara Kone

    Tanzania

    Master Artisan & Cultural Advisor

    30+ years preserving traditional weaving techniques

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    Our Fair Trade Commitment

    • Direct Partnership

      We work directly with artisans and cooperatives, eliminating middlemen to ensure maximum benefit reaches the creators.

    • Fair Pricing

      Artisans receive 60-70% of the final sale price, well above industry standards for fair trade practices.

    • Cultural Respect

      We honor traditional techniques and cultural significance, never compromising authenticity for mass production.

    • Community Investment

      5% of all profits are reinvested in community development projects and artisan training programs.