Osei-Duro is an ethical and sustainable fashion brand founded in 2011 by Maryanne Mathias and Molly Keogh. The brand maintains a significant presence with its headquarters and showroom in Accra, Ghana, a design studio in Vancouver, Canada, and distribution in Colorado, USA. It is renowned for its vibrant, hand-dyed, and hand-sewn garments, primarily produced in Ghana using traditional textile techniques such as batik, tie-dye, and hand-weaving. Osei-Duro prioritizes fair labor practices, ensuring artisans are paid well above the minimum wage, and is committed to supporting a sustainable local apparel industry in Ghana. The brand utilizes lower-impact materials like Lenzing Ecovero, deadstock linen, and Fairtrade cotton, and implements waste reduction initiatives such as fabric scrap upcycling. Its aesthetic seamlessly blends West African textile traditions with contemporary designs, offering unique pieces that resonate with conscious consumers globally.
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