I’m a graduate of the textiles program at Alberta College of Art + Design.

Big Blue Moma began after a trip to Ghana, where my partner was volunteering. What struck me immediately was not just the beauty of the baskets, but the level of skill, time, and tradition behind each one.

What started as a way to bring these pieces back to Canada has grown into a business built on long-term relationships with the people who make them.

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We are often asked if we are “fair trade.”

I tend to describe Big Blue Moma as a thoughtful and conscious business. We work directly with our weaving partners and pay fair market prices, ensuring that the people making the products benefit fully from the work they do.

Every decision—from sourcing to pricing to shipping—is made with that in mind.

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At the same time, this business has always been about more than process and logistics.

I still love meeting customers, hearing how they use the baskets, and seeing the connection people feel to something made by hand.

There’s something meaningful about creating and sharing objects that are both useful and bring a sense of joy into everyday life.

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Karie Wylie