Handicraft Items

We are a corporation, which deals in a wide variety of African Handicrafts, ranging from Wood and Soapstone carvings to Baskets and Terra-Cotta Pottery. We have been serving our customers since 1965, during this period, our talented work force has grown from 2 to 20 with subcontractors averaging 350 persons. Over the years we have developed a customer base that practically covers the entire globe. Our MOTTO is to provide our customers exceptional quality of handicrafts at reasonable prices as efficiently & quickly as possible. In our drive for better quality products, we have enlisted experience & talented carvers. These carvers have acquired their professional skills from years of practical training, which has been handed down from generation to generation. We have a product range in access of 2,000 assorted items. These products are sourced from various parts of Eastern Africa. They range from Muhugu Wood Carvings, Tanzania Ebony Carvings, Kisii Soapstone Carvings, Baganda Basket Work, Zairian Antiques Figures & Terra - Cotta pottery.

Jagoda Gems is a privately-owned company, established in 1991 through the foreign investment program. Its goal is to render skills in the fields of cutting and polishing of gemstones, jewellery manufacturing and the grading and preparation of rough (mined) material for the international market. The owners first came to Zambia in 1984 and for 6 years worked with other companies developing their mines in the east and south of the country. While production methods in those days were labour intensive, Zambia became recognised as a new source of fine rough gemstones, most notably for aquamarine, emerald and amethyst. The marketing of these stones was however, very difficult given the lack of exposure to those other than the few buyers in the trade who ventured to these parts of Africa. Intent on resolving this hurdle, Jagoda has established a wide international market base, not only for its own production but also to assist other mining companies in Zambia find the much needed turn-over to develop their mines and further their marketing skills.  Specialising in the mining and export of quality rough gemstones, Jagoda is one of the largest producers of Tourmaline in Africa. Producing predominantly pink and bi-coloured / watermelon for the international market we also have some fine terminated specimen crystals weighing anything up to 60kg. Jagoda is one of the longest established gemstone mining companies in Zambia and we constantly assist smaller companies to find overseas markets for their 'semi-precious' production. Through Jagoda you are sourcing directly from the mines. In-house manufacturing of gold and silver jewellery and cut gemstones for the person who wants a lasting souvenir of Zambia with full guarantee of authenticity. In the mid to late 1990's the Jagoda Mine was an important producer of pink to red tourmaline and some morganite. The near vertical pegmatite dike trends north -north west and has been explored to a depth of about 15m in an elongate open pit. The pegmatitie is geochemically quite highly evolved, being composed mainly of 'cleavandite' (albite), quartz, and albetized K feldspar with local areas of lepidolite and tourmaline.

Karakulia NAMIBIA, a world of hand made wall hangings rugs and carpets, individually created to your design to provide a product of quality and beauty. Produced ethically in our Namibian workshop, these weavings provide an eye-catching addition to any home or office. Most of our rugs and wall hanging patterns may be altered to fit the size requiredAnimals and FootprintsRock Art and African DesignsLandscapesGeometric & AbstractBirds & Tree of LifeOur products are flat woven thus fully reversible 100% wool with cotton warp thus very hard wearing 100% Individually made by Namibian crafts folk - thus unique Karakulia was established in 1979 with the idea of being creative, giving employment and producing a product that people would hopefully be delighted to purchase. There is practically no design we cannot weave, whether it is your own, those of well-known artists, ethnic Namibian, modern impressionistic, abstract geometric scenes from the Namibian landscape, its flora and wildlife, company logos, family crests and children's paintings. Over the years Karakulia has built up an international reputation due to the many overseas visitors calling at our workshops and our participation in exhibitions throughout the world. Our forwarding department also prides itself in efficiently dispatching parcels to our customers world-wide.

Al Farag PLC is into the Agency business in Ethiopia and represents foreign companies in East Africa. We are Commercial Agents for several foreign companies representing a wide range of business activities. Some of the products that we regularly import into Ethiopia  COSMETICS / PERFUMES STATIONERY APPARELS / BAGS & OTHERS SHOES & ACCESSORIES GLASS & RELATED ITEMS HOUSHOLD ITEMS / CUTLERIES / HAND TOOLS CLOCKS / WATCHES SPORT MATERIALS FOODSTUFF We also export goods from Ethiopia to global markets and are known as a reliable and trustworthy supplier of goods from Ethiopia. Some of the products that we regularly export from Ethiopia are: SPICES PULSES/CEREALS OILSEEDS HANDICRAFTS/ SOUVENIRS Please feel free to contact us for more information about our company. We can assist you in any kind of import, export business to and from Ethiopia. TRADITIONAL CLOTHES  

ELA Africa is a leading dealer in African art, curios, African handicraft, statues and other African artifacts. ELA African also sells leather jackets, leather bags, ladies bags, wallets, purses and other leather goods made in Africa. Wherever you find ELA Africa, you find ELA African culture. Our associates will throughout the world all share this common culture, comprised of six universal values: Spirit, Pride, Determination, Commitment, Passion and Integrity . These are much more than words. Our culture is a tangible force that transcends geography and language, and permeates everything we do as a company.These values inspire the way we serve our customers, who rely on ELA Africa for high quality products and services. We not only provide them with absolute best products and service, but we also listen to them, respond quickly to their current needs, anticipate their future needs and learn their business everyday.Our culture also demands that we be responsible advocates of the communities in which we live and work, and of the natural environment we all share. The following corporate documents define ELA Africa's culture and mission: We are a growth company. We will provide our shareholders with an annual growth in per share earnings while continually investing in product research and business development to assure a reliable future. Dividends will be consistent and recognise shareholders' needs for an adequate return and the company's need for growth capital.We intend to remain an independent company. We believe that, to effectively maximise our shareholders' equity, positive customer service attitudes are critical to our success. This can be provided in a flexible and entrepreneurial environment.We encourage all employees to be long-term shareholders. Recognising that the quality of our shareholders' investment is built and measured over time, we will not sacrifice long-term growth in sales and earnings for short-term results. Our EmployeesWorking for ELA Africa is a greatly treasured privilege and as a company we believe that the most important resource is people who respond positively to recognition, involvement and opportunities for personal and career development. We are most productive and fulfilled in an environment where we empower and are empowered to act. We will address problems and mistakes constructively, learn from them and contribute to their solution. We encourage a team approach with mutually supportive relationships based on objectivity, integrity, openness and trust .We will judge ourselves on our ability to be self-critical and to provide an atmosphere encouraging open and constructive communication. We will share the information needed to do our jobs and provide and provide a sense of direction and purpose required to face up to problems and take appropriate actions and risks. We will communicate our goals clearly, assure that decisions are made by those people closest to the situation, and encourage and support them in those decisions.Our workplaces will be functional, clean and safe. Our working environment will foster mutual values, goals and goodwill. We will constantly strive for excellence, satisfaction and, occasionally, joy. Enthusiasm at all levels of our company is important to us .People will be hired, paid and promoted based on qualifications, teamwork and performance. We believe that everyone benefits when the most capable person is promoted. People will be compensated fairly and rewarded well for their extra contributions to the company's success. We will not need a third party to protect our fair rights and interests.People are encouraged to participate in setting their own goals and judging their own performance with regular supervisory reviews. We prefer promotion from within and support active programs of training and self-development that complement the company's philosophies and objectives.We seek talented, action-oriented people who are enthusiastic, honest open and hardworking, who want to do their jobs well and who expect their co-workers to do likewise. We want men and women who use the company's equipment and money as carefully as their own, who suggest ways to be more productive and who help each other. We want and will encourage people to go the extra mile , work the added hour , make the additional call ! Above all, we want associates who accept responsibility and accountability for their own growth, behaviour and performance.SpiritHungry to succeed and passionate to achieve, we embrace the unknown , fearlessly taking risks, confident in our ability to deliver results. We are eager and ambitious. We tenaciously persevere, surmounting obstacles with grit and determination. Above all, we find joy in our work, and in serving the company and our customers.Pride Exceptional service, exceptional products… We delight in presenting premium quality in all we offer. No matter how big the project, or how small the request, we strive for excellence in our response, for we relish perfection. We cherish our company and represent it in honour.Determination Ambitious and aggressive, driven and determined, enthusiastic and energetic, we cultivate the opportunity to compete. We thrive on challenges, viewing them as an invitation to success. A true team, we work together to routinely please our customers, surpass our record achievements, and drive our organisation to greater success.CommitmentLike a family, we are united by an unspoken pledge, bound by our convictions. We price dedication, and are moved to help each other and our customers. We accept nothing less than loyalty in our ranks. We are true to each other and our cause.PassionWe wholeheartedly believe in our company  its goals and objectives are our mission, and we enthusiastically embrace them and relentlessly pursue them. More importantly, we believe, care, protect and support each other.IntegrityProfessional. Reliable. Trustworthy. Honest. Our corporate integrity is a critical asset and we are committed in upholding it worldwide. We set high standards, and we abide by them as we practice business fairly and behave ethically. We share our expectations with each other and strive to maintain a workplace built on mutual values, trust and goodwill.Our MissionOur business is to be a leading innovator , developer and marketer of high quality products and services which provide superior value to our customers in meeting their needs, while conserving resources and preserving the quality of the environment and providing a fair profit for our shareholders.