Our Founder

I’m a graduate from the textiles department at Alberta College of Art + Design and was inspired by the beauty of Ghana's handicrafts after trip there while my partner was volunteering. I thought that a simple import company would allow us to share what we had discovered, and help the people we had met there.

We are often asked if we are “fair trade.” I prefer to describe Big Blue Moma as a “conscious and thoughtful company,” because we look closely at the impact of every decision we make, especially when trading in Ghana. We believe in paying fair market prices directly to the artists so they receive the maximum benefit from our business.

We also have fun! We enjoy meeting our customers and seeing their appreciation of our products. As an artist, I take great joy in making something that puts a smile on someone's face. It fills me with pride to share our love of Ghana and my passion for making things through our little company.

 

 

Karie Wylie